The beginning of mountain biking film
 

I just watched this excellent video. You might enjoy it too.

helmets?

we don' need no stinkin' helmets

" No, It's at the Smithsonian...... " :love:
Thank you all... and Special thanks to Wende, we all get a chance to see this History.

it reminds me of that chipped up old Stingray with knobbys, Front and Rear, that i rode to pieces

Wende Cragg Documentary
 

Just wanted to post this bit of classic and vintage klunker history, as I haven’t seen it discussed here yet. Hundreds of Wende’s amazing photos, as well as interviews with the Repack legends Repack Rider . A wonderful historical document!
http://youtu.be/jsbJojnbdYY?si=SXVIIf23vCvygZvz

Edited to fix link

Watched it yesterday. Nice! Probably the best-documented piece of bicycle history. :)

This is fantastic, they showed it at MADE on a big screen outside on the second day after the bikes. ;)

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header made me do a double-take

there is a British comedic actress by the name of Wendy Craig

​​​​​​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Craig


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My book would not be what it is without Wende's photos, including this cover shot. I am blessed to have her for a friend of over 50 years.


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Repack Rider I have a copy of your book from the first run. Great book! I think I read it twice and still go back to it now and then.

Wende's photos are a big part of my book on the history of mountain biking, including the cover shot.


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Another vote for the book, anyone interested in the history of MTBs better have a copy, or you're forever off the back.

The ^^^ rider's outfit looking curiously identical (sans helmet) to what I wore when I started riding dirt bikes in the 70's.

Let me help. Book here. You can get swag too.
Link to Tommy Breeze Design.

here's a link to some of the reviews of this book... https://www.powells.com/book/fat-tir...-9781937715168
Powell's has Zero copies in stock... they are the Largest used book store anywhere... :)

This is a magnificent book! I picked up my copy this past summer at the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, where I was fortunate enough to meet both Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze. They were tremendously entertaining and gracious hosts. My only regret was not having more time to spend with these two legendary figures.

Would be great to find an early Breezer. Really like the looks of them. Don't think I've seen them come up for sale.

There are ten Series I Breezers. They are the most collectible bikes in the world. Last time one sold, it went for $30,000.

Yeah, I figured that about Series I. I like the evolution of the bikes in the subsequent series. Curious what kind of numbers Mr. Breeze produced past the first series.

A very nice movie. I really enjoyed it.
With coaster hubs downhill! Wow!

I have close to zero interest in mountain bikes or mountain biking - just not my cup of tea.

Having said that, this is a fantastic film. Simply fantastic.

Curious aside: Am i the only one who thinks Otis Guy sounds a little bit like Bill Walton?

Nice job on the filming and editing. I like the watercolor transitions. This was a top notch production. It is also interesting and I think helpful to show the start of mountain biking from Wende point of view. It was good seeing her reminiscing.

I used to feel that way, as well, but my mountain bike (see signature) has become my daily rider, grocery hauler, and errand runner.

Mountain biking been very good to me.

I see what you did there.