films
Film chronicles Portland duo’s ride to the coast with surfboards in tow
Bikepacking, surfing, surviving road sharks.
Review: ‘Motherload’ film gives cargo bikes their due
This film will tug at your heartstrings and make you want to ride your bike
Join us for ‘Motherload’ film screening and bike parade this Thursday
Portland features prominently in the film.
‘MAMIL’ (Middle Aged Men in Lycra) documentary coming to Portland
The true story behind this misunderstood species.
Portland filmmaker raising money to shoot Cyclocross Nationals on ‘Super 8’ film
Coleman wants to shoot the race with a 35-year-old camera.
Oregon Walks to screen new Jane Jacobs doc at annual meeting
Jacobs’ legacy is alive and well in Portland.
‘Inspired to Ride’ film to premiere in Portland April 18th
Nathan Jones from Ride Yr Bike is hosting the Portland premiere of Inspired to Ride, a film about endurance cycling. The big event is at McMenamins Mission Theater (NW 16th and Glisan) on Saturday April 18th and the film’s cast and crew — as well as endurance racing legends Mike Hall and Juliana Buhring — … Read more
Robin Moore: From viral star “MC SpandX” to anti-coal crusader
Robin Moore.(Photo: Aaron Araki) 28-year former Portland resident Robin Moore burst onto the bike world with his role as MC SpandX in the hilarious spoof rap video “Performance“. The video was shot entirely in Portland and when it debuted in 2009 it became a viral hit. So far it has nearly 2.3 million views on … Read more
Craigslist post about post-dooring romance inspires film
Still from Mike Vogel’s Doored. Remember that awesome Craigslist post last summer when a guy got doored while biking downtown, but instead of being angry at the door-operener he sort of… fell in love? Well it turns out that Craigslist post was the inspiration one of my favorite movies from the Filmed By Bike festival … Read more
‘Circle Century’ documents 660 lap, 100-mile ride around Ladd Circle
Still from Circle Century. Southeast Portland resident and hobbyist movie maker Merritt Raitt debuted a new film at Filmed by Bike over the weekend. Circle Century documents his attempt to ride 100 miles, non-stop around Ladd Circle. Raitt, who lives just a few houses down from the circle, accomplished his feat back in August 2011 … Read more