Gary Fisher and his friends pioneered mountain biking in Marin County, California, transforming old bikes and competing in the Repack races of the 1970s.
“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.”
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Gary Fisher and his friends pioneered mountain biking in Marin County, California, transforming old bikes and competing in the Repack races of the 1970s.
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Gary Fisher and his friends rode modified bicycles down Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California, during the late 1960s and 1970s. They transformed old bikes into rugged machines, often scavenging parts from junkyards. This documentary features interviews with key figures like Tom Ritchey and Mike Sinyard, who discuss the early days of mountain biking and the infamous Repack races. Released on October 8, 2006, "Klunkerz" captures the passion that led to the rise of off-road cycling as a popular sport.
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- Meet mountain biking pioneers like Gary Fisher and Tom Ritchey.
- See the treacherous old Repack races that shaped the sport.
- Find out how Marin County changed cycling forever.
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- The film includes interviews with mountain biking pioneers like Gary Fisher and Joe Breeze.
- Klunkerz won the '2009 Cycling Film of the Year' at the Competitor Film Festival.
- The documentary was an official selection at the 2006 Mill Valley Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Klunkerz?
Klunkerz was directed by independent California filmmaker Billy Savage.
What year was Klunkerz released?
Klunkerz was released on October 8, 2006.
Which notable figures are featured in Klunkerz?
The film includes interviews with Gary Fisher, Charlie Kelly, Joe Breeze, Tom Ritchey, Mike Sinyard, and Otis Guy.
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