Martin and Anna Astley are two of the founders of Bikepark Wales. On this episode of The Ride Companion Martin and Anna break down the incredible story behind the bike park. The couple open up about the initial idea, finding a location, financing, trail building, implementing processes and culture, finding staff and much more...

There's also some breaking news regarding the future of the park!

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:00 THE SCARY SUITS
00:08:50 The epiphany & business model
00:19:40 Location scouting for a bike park
00:29:27 Did the business plan help?
00:32:50 The drive to succeed
00:35:06 AG1
00:37:20 The busiest day EVER at Bikepark Wales
00:41:30 Why Processes are important
00:46:50 The first staff members
00:56:30 Does early vision match current business?
01:01:00 Surprising trails with the most injuries
01:05:45 Breaking news!
01:11:30 Why isn't there a chairlift and tarmac roads?
01:16:04 INVISIFRAME OFFER
01:17:30 The impact on Merthyr Tydfil
01:22:42 Suspicious activities
01:29:20 Most famous person to visit Bike Park Wales
01:34:20 The story of Vanta Jam
01:38:25 How much does it cost to build a trail?
01:42:54 The future of Bikepark Wales + Listener questions
01:52:05 Like & Subscribe PLEASE

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