Klunkerz (2006)

Long before the mountain bike entered our global consciousness the cycling enthusiasts of Northern Californias Marin County rode modified preWWII bicycles down the slopes of Mount Tamalpais They developed their bikes through rigorous fieldtesting often risking life and limb to do so Some of these cyclists were Category1 road racers looking for a new way to train during the offseason Others were simply funloving 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 multibillion dollar industry a form of recreation for the masses and an Olympic event were born These hefty steeds were affectionately known as Klunkerz