Wende Cragg Documentary
12-04-24 | 10:03 PM
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" No, It's at the Smithsonian...... " 
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
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
12-06-24 | 11:35 AM
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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 A wonderful historical document!
https://youtu.be/jsbJojnbdYY?si=SXVIIf23vCvygZvz
https://youtu.be/jsbJojnbdYY?si=SXVIIf23vCvygZvz
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12-06-24 | 12:41 PM
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Watched it yesterday. Nice! Probably the best-documented piece of bicycle history. 
12-06-24 | 03:35 PM
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This is fantastic, they showed it at MADE on a big screen outside on the second day after the bikes. 
12-06-24 | 04:08 PM
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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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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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12-06-24 | 06:57 PM
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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.
12-06-24 | 07:04 PM
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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.
12-06-24 | 07:08 PM
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Wende's photos are a big part of my book on the history of mountain biking, including the cover shot.
12-06-24 | 09:50 PM
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The ^^^ rider's outfit looking curiously identical (sans helmet) to what I wore when I started riding dirt bikes in the 70's.
12-06-24 | 11:38 PM
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12-07-24 | 12:32 AM
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Powell's has Zero copies in stock... they are the Largest used book store anywhere...
12-09-24 | 02:48 PM
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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.
12-10-24 | 05:33 PM
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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.
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12-11-24 | 02:10 PM
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12-11-24 | 03:31 PM
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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.
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12-14-24 | 03:47 PM
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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?
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?
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12-14-24 | 09:41 PM
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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.
12-14-24 | 09:54 PM
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I used to feel that way, as well, but my mountain bike (see signature) has become my daily rider, grocery hauler, and errand runner.
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12-15-24 | 03:38 PM
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