Klunkerz (2006)

  • G
  • 10/08/2006 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 23m

In the late 1960s through the 1970s a group of cyclists in Northern California's Marin County turned the bicycle world upside-down by taking their adventures off-road.

Overview

Long before the mountain bike entered our global consciousness, the cycling enthusiasts of Northern California's Marin County rode modified pre-WWII bicycles down the slopes of Mount Tamalpais. They developed their bikes through rigorous field-testing, often risking life and limb to do so. Some of these cyclists were Category-1 road racers looking for a new way to train during the off-season. Others were simply fun-loving hippies looking for a new way to commune with nature. Their early bikes were scavenged from dumpsters and junkyards. It was from these humble beginnings that a multi-billion dollar industry, a form of recreation for the masses, and an Olympic event, were born. These hefty steeds were affectionately known as Klunkerz.

Billy Savage

Writer, Director

Cast

Gary Fisher's headshot

Gary Fisher

Himself
Joe Breeze's headshot

Joe Breeze

Himself
Tom Ritchey's headshot

Tom Ritchey

Himself
Charlie Kelly's headshot

Charlie Kelly

Himself
Mike Sinyard's headshot

Mike Sinyard

Himself
Wende Cragg's headshot

Wende Cragg

Herself
Alan Bonds's headshot

Alan Bonds

Himself
Otis Guy's headshot

Otis Guy

Himself

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