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“Pedal-Driven” Bikeumentary Debuts at Sea Otter!

Paul Andrews, BI editor — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:26:31 +0000

The Northwest-focused mountain biking documentary “Pedal-Driven” will make its international premiere Friday, April 15, in conjunction with the Sea Otter Classic bike festival in Monterey.

The showing will be at 7 p.m. in the Goldenstate Theater, 417 Alvarado St. in downtown Monterey.

Pedal-Driven, Join the Ride! from Howell at the Moon Productions on Vimeo.

Washington and B.C. riders will feel right at home with the film’s depictions of high-country riding in the Leavenworth area and Seattle-area haunts like Duthie Hill and Colonnade mountain bike parks.

The story line has to do with clashes between trail builders and regulatory authorities, mostly the U.S. Forest Service. If you want a clear understanding of the passion and principle driving both sides of the equation, you need to see “Pedal-Driven.” A full page of trailers for the film at here.

Movie premieres at Sea Otter always bring out the best crowds in biking culture, and “Pedal-Driven” promises to stoke the folk as much as past hits like “Freedom Riders” and “Follow Me.”

“Pedal-Driven” was put together by Howell At The Moon productions in Wenatchee and boosted by donations from Kickstarter. Sponsors also include IMBA, Specialized and Shimano.

Come on out at Sea Otter, or otherwise watch for a screening near you!

“Pedal Driven” Bike-umentary Tops Its Fundraising Goal!

Paul Andrews, BI editor — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:59:54 +0000

The Wenatchee-based crew at HowellAtTheMoon productions must be feeling pretty good about now. According to the Kickstarter Web site, the group’s much-anticipated documentary on trail conflicts involving mountain biking has topped its $15,000 fundraising goal — with a week to spare.

Producers have said the money will finish the project in time for premiering at the Sea Otter Classic next spring.

In case you missed it, here’s the trailer —

Tomorrow, tomorrow …

BikeIntelligencer staff — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:51:08 +0000

Reminders of a full weekend for cycling activities coming up — and for once the weather looks to be smashing.

High in the Methow...

First, Seattle’s own world champion and Olympic medalist Jill Kintner will be at Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park in Issaquah to spotlight Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. As Kat Sweet, Cascade Bicycle Club youth program coordinator and ride leader put it, “This is a great way to bring the mountain bike community together and get kids excited about riding.”

Cascade and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance are teaming up on the event, the local version of the International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. There will be plenty of stuff to do, from riding and jumping to drawings for great gear. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. things will be popping!

As for high-country mountain biking, Winthrop will be the scene this weekend with its annual Methow Valley Bike (and now Film) Festival, highlighted by the premiere of “Pedal-Driven,” a film looking at Pacific Northwest trail use and conflicts and how they get resolved. The Winthrop Barn will be the focal point but lots of stuff going on, including rides, a bike giveaway, presentations and film showings. Be sure to stop and say hi to Joe Brown at Methow Cycle and Sport right on Highway 20 down from the Barn.

Spokespeople destination South Lake Union Park.

For cyclists new to Seattle, getting back in gear or just wanting a relaxing ride, Spokespeople will do its monthly group ride, this time to the newly opened South Lake Union Park that has been getting rave reviews. Gather at 10 a.m. at the usual place, the Wallingford playfield, for a fun time with great folks.

No matter where or what you ride, the weekend promises to offer lots of wheel time!