The HCC Film Program presents the Bike Film series in the Monteabaro Recital Hall from October 19-23 at 7:00 pm. Please visit our webpage this September for a full schedule including an updated list of  film titles and show times. All films are free to the public.

All events subject to change.

Monday, October 19, 7pm

1. Off Road to Athens:  Fueled by the high-energy, high-stress world of Pro Mountain Biking, Off Road To Athens captures the personal struggles and sacrifices of 8 cyclists trying to make the U.S. Olympic Team. Traveling from the jungles of Ecuador to the highlands of Scotland, from historic Belgium to scenic Canada the story ends with a dramatic finish that no one could predict.  
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2.  24 Solo DVD:  follows 24 Hour Solo World Champion Chris Eatough on his quest to a seventh consecutive title. The film balances action and emotion with commentary from the biggest names in mountain biking including Gary Fisher, John Stamstad, Alison Dunlap, Ned Overend and others cut to a powerful soundtrack crafted by the award-winning Off Road to Athens composer Haik Naltchayan. From resounding victories in China and Wisconsin to his intense training that leads to the final race, viewers will have an unprecedented glimpse into the intense machine that is Eatough and his support crew. For the championship race, five high definition cameras were rolling for 24 hours to capture what VeloNews called "The most epic race of 2006." From the first lap, Eatough and Australian Craig Gordon push each other into a state of life threatening exhaustion. Viewers hear each rider narrate the chain of events that ended with one racer hospitalized with severe blood poisoning. The film ends with the race that has been awarded “THE MOST EPIC BATTLE ON TWO WHEELS” (VeloNews).

Wednesday, October 21, 7pm

1. The Collective: This is a film that portrays the newest, cutting edge images of the freeride progression while exploring the thoughts and personalities of the riders leading that progression. Riders: Darren Berrecloth, Geoff Gulevich, Matt Hunter, Tyler Klassen, Ryan Leech, Jordie Lunn,Tyler Morland, Steve Romaniuk, Andrew Shandro, Wade Simmons, Thomas Vanderham, Dave Watson.
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2. Roam: The Collective, after two years of filming with theWorld’s best riders in the most amazing locations is releasing their  next film, ROAM. The Collective still ranks as one of the top  adventure sports films of all time. ROAM will be an evolution of  those skills honed over the past two seasons. ROAM will help create  the next standard in mountain bike and adventure sports films. Starring: Andrew Shandro, Wade Simmons, Thomas Vanderham, CamMcCaul, Tyler Klassen, Ryan Leech, Jordie Lunn, Tyler Morland, Steve Peat, Nathan Rennie, Steve Romaniux
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3. Seasons - A Mountain Bike Film by the Collective: Seasons is a film that follows 7 of the world's best mountain bikers through the course of 4 seasons of one year. Seasons explores what it means to be a full time mountain bike athlete as told through the lives of downhill racers, slopestyle competitors, and big mountain freeriders.

Thursday, October 22, 7 pm

1. Adventures For the Cure: The Doc" chronicles the incredible, 6,500 mile trek made by 3 young men across the United States on single-speed, fixed gear bicycles in order to raise money and awareness for diabetes, and to help disabled children in Kenya. In particular, it focuses on one of the riders, Adam, who as a Type-1 diabetic has to manage his illness while riding up to 150 miles a day through rugged terrain, and on the touching stories of two diabetic children the group meets along the way. The film is narrated by three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond.

Friday, October 23, 7 pm

1. Klunkerz: Starring: Joe Breeze, Gary Fisher, Alan Bonds, Charlie Kelly, Tom Ritchey, Russ Mahon, Bob Burrowes, Wende Cragg, Charlie Cunningham, Otis Guy, Jaquie Phelan, Steve Potts, John Finley Scott, Robert Stewart, Fred Wolf.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.