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Friday, July 31, 2009
Freedom Riders coming to Austin
I was noodling around the net a few months back when I came across a preview for the documentary “Freedom Riders.” I was intrigued by the story of a group of riders who began covertly blazing rough trails in the Tetons about nine years ago. They were at odds with the U.S. Forest Service in the beginning, but eventually forged a partnership.
I’m no mountain biker, but this story was one that I thought needed to be brought to Austin. We are a city full of creative thinkers with unique talents, and a place thriving with cyclists in all forms. I knew there would be a large audience for this type of film, no matter what type of bike you prefer.
I got in touch with Keith Cozzens and told him it would be a good place to bring his inspirational film. I put him in contact with the good folks at Bicycle Sport Shop and they hammered out the details. The movie will be shown Aug. 13-14 at Jo’s Coffee on South Congress at 8:30 p.m.
Now the rest is up to you. Get out and support these guys and the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club and enjoy a fantastic story about overcoming adversity to build some of the best free ride trails in the country.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
