Writing & Books - Patrick Lucas Writer

Books

Mountain Biking, Culture & Society Edited by Jim Cherrington | Chapter 14 – Reflections on Trails, Mountain Biking, and Indigenous-Settler Relations in British Columbia: Ride, (Re)Connect and (Re)Build | Tavis Smith, Patrick Lucas, Tom Eustache & Thomas Schoen | Routledge

Patrick’s first short fiction published as part of the Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University

Emerge 17: The Writer’s Studio Anthology | Everything You Know is Wrong Simon Fraser University – SFU Publications | Nov. 9 2017

Writing

A best practises guide for engaging and working with Indigenous Peoples on trails and outdoor recreation projects in British Columbia

Working in a Good Way Outdoor Recreation Council

Patrick profiles world famous pro athlete James Doerfling and his transition to building trails with the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program

The Perfect Line: James Doerfling finds his new path Freehub Magazine | Summer 2021

Patrick explores how communities are using art to enhance trails and reconnect us to our own sense of humanity

Zen and the Art of Trail Appearance Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine | Summer 2021

Patrick explores the meaning of decolonization and his in-depth discussion of reconciliation with his good friend Tom Eustache

The Importance of Decolonizing Trails Beta MTB Magazine | February 12, 2021

Patrick explores how the riding community can disrupt and challenge the colonial history and structure of trails and recreation in North America

How Do We Decolonize Our Trails? Canadian Cycling Magazine | February 11, 2021

Patrick recounts the story of Quesnel BC partnering with the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program to build epic mountain bike trails

Digging Up Trail Fossils and Loamy Gold in Quesnel BC Singletracks Magazine | November 17, 2020

Patrick struggles with disrupting the white saviour delusion and what it means to become an authentic ally to Indigenous Peoples

The Myth of the Great Bike Saviour Patagonia & Singletracks Magazine | September 2020

You, and your work, are such an inspiration to our team!
Jessica O’Dowd, Arc’Terx

Patrick explores new trails in 100 Mile House in the interior of BC

Hustle & Flow on the Cariboo Wagon Trail Mountain Biking BC | June 15, 2020

Patrick explores how rural communities in BC are harnessing trails and outdoor recreation to confront the ongoing climate crisis

From Wildfires to Pandemics – Building New Paths to Resilience & Recovery Mountain Biking BC | May 31, 2020

Patrick explores how the Simpcw First Nation is using trails and mountain biking to enhance the health and resilience of their people in the face of global climate change

Building New Paths to Resilience & Recovery Mountain Biking BC | May 22, 2020

Patrick explores how the climbing and mountain bike community in Squamish BC have responded to the return of lands to the Squamish First Nation

Fear, Recreation & Reconciliation in BC’s Backcountry (Editor’s Pick of the Week) The Tyee | November 25, 2019

Patrick shares his experiences designing new trails for a small community in northwestern BC with master trail builder Thomas Schoen

Creating New Trails and Stories at the End of the Road in Atlin The Green Gazette | November 4, 2019

Patrick shares his experiences building a new adventure Park with Thomas Schoen and the Skawahlook First Nation

New Artistic MTB Trails In The Syéx̱w Chó:leqw Adventure Park Mountain Culture Group | September 2018

I’ve never thought about the link between Recreation and Colonialism. I will now, and will work to flip the script!
Audience member, Arc’Teryx Birdx Talk Series

Patrick explores how trails impact the capacity of rural communities to respond to the ongoing climate crisis

Riding Through Ash & Renewal Mountain Biking BC | October 12, 2018

Patrick shares the story of the Xat’sull and how trails prepared them for the ongoing climate crisis and the 2017 wildfires

Trails to Recovery & Resilience The Green Gazette | June 2018

Patrick shares the story of the Simpcw, the Indigenous Mountain Bike Nation of the North Thompson River Valley

Trail Weavers – How mountain biking has impacted the Simpcw First Nation Mountain Culture Group | June 2018

Patrick shares the origin story of the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program

Meet the Minds Behind BC’s Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Program Mountain Culture Group | May 2018

Patrick explores how First Nations are utilizing trails and mountain biking to reconnect to their lands and assert their Indigenous Right and Title

How Mountain Bike Trails are Changing the First Nations Experience Mountain Culture Group | October 2018

An editorial opinion piece on the importance of grappling with the true history of our country as a first step towards reconciliation

Digging a Path to Reconciliation Vancouver Sun | January 2017

Patrick shares what he learned about reconciliation through building trails with Indigenous Youth

Digging for Reconciliation Reconciliation Canada | November 2016

Patrick shares the story of building a bike park with the Boothroyd Indian Band and the creation of the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program

This Park is Ours Freehub Magazine | Spring 2016

Patrick shares the story of building trails with the Simpcw First Nation

Riding the Indigenous Trails of Turtle Island Pink Bike | March 2016

Patrick shares the story of his experiences of traveling and living in Laos in southeast Asia

“A Unique Journey into the Heart of Laos” Matador Network | May 2008

Roots of Resilience: Unveiling the Community Forest’s Role in BC Mountain Biking Mountain Biking BC