Klunkerz

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.

Klunkerz — Plot

Long before the mountain bike entered our global consciousness, the cycling enthusiasts of Northern California's Marin County rode modified pre-WWII bicycles down the slopes of Mount Tamalpais. They developed their bikes through rigorous field-testing, often risking life and limb to do so. Some of these cyclists were Category-1 road racers looking for a new way to train during the off-season. Others were simply fun-loving hippies looking for a new way to commune with nature. Their early bikes were scavenged from dumpsters and junkyards. It was from these humble beginnings that a multi-billion dollar industry, a form of recreation for the masses, and an Olympic event, were born. These hefty steeds were affectionately known as Klunkerz.

• Release date
• October 8, 2006
• Runtime
• 83 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Billy Savage

Klunkerz — Cast

G

Gary Fisher Himself

J

Joe Breeze Himself

T

Tom Ritchey Himself

C

Charlie Kelly Himself

M

Mike Sinyard Himself Wende Cragg Herself

A

Alan Bonds Himself

O

Otis Guy Himself