The Radavist

Photographer Wende Cragg has been a pillar of the cycling community since she began documenting road, cyclocross, and the early days of mountain biking in Marin County, California, and throughout the United States over 50 years ago. We are delighted to launch the trailer for our first feature-length documentary film, Camera Corner: Wende Cragg Documents the Birth of Mountain Biking. It profiles Wende’s work and its lasting impact on the cycling industry.

We’re also unveiling a book and merch pre-order, as well as the beginning of a growing list of film screenings, which kicks off with the world premiere at the Marin Museum of Bicycling on August 16th & 17th and another at MADE’s movie night on August 23rd. There’s exclusive early viewing access, pre-orders for an epic photobook featuring Wende’s work, and an associated throwback merchandise run.

Continue reading below for all the details!

If you’re a cyclist of a certain age, you may be able to trace the genesis of your obsession to the campy 1986 classic, RAD. The story of one talented BMXer’s cliché-ridden rise from paperboy to pro, RAD was famously in limbo for decades as a battle for the rights kept it off the shelves. But that’s been settled, and there’s finally a 4K remaster back in circulation. And on Thursday, March 21st, marking 38 years to the day since its original release, that 4K version is being shown in theaters across the country. The re-release is being run by Fathom Events, where you can find a screen near you that’ll take you back to Helltrack. Just don’t over-rotate.

Just like the rows of bagged candy at your grocery store, or the fountains of pumpkin spice latte at your coffee shop, you can’t escape Halloween once October hits. Not even here at The Radavist. Travis Engel has jumped on the spooky-season bandwagon with a list of scary movies (and one scary short film) that will strike a nerve for anyone who likes riding to the middle of nowhere…

It’s that time of year again. The 2012 Bicycle Film Festival is coming. Check out more information for how you can submit a piece below!