Genres
Klunkerz
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.
Key Crew
Producer: Billy Savage
Director: Billy Savage
Writer: Billy Savage
Top Cast
Gary Fisher
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Joe Breeze
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Tom Ritchey
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Charlie Kelly
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Mike Sinyard
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Wende Cragg
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Alan Bonds
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Otis Guy
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Videos
Klunkerz: A Film About Mountain Bike History
