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
Does 650 laps sound like fun to you? Remember Portlander Merritt Raitt? He’s the amateur filmmaker whose “Commuter Dreams” piece went viral (over 64,000 views and counting), became the toast of film festivals nationwide, and even won him a trip to the Tour de France. Raitt’s next project is based just a few feet from … Read more
Filmed by Bike has just released the list of 37 films that have made the cut for their 2011 festival. Event director Ayleen Crotty says that over 100 films were submitted and that the festival jury spent two days reviewing and discussing films. You’ll see some familiar names on this list as several of the … Read more
Legendary voices of pro bike racing, Paul Sherwen (L) and Phil Liggett (R) with Portlander Merritt Rait at the Tour de France.(Photo: Merritt Raitt) Remember Merritt Raitt? He’s the 50-year old cardiologist and professional road racing fan whose amateur film, Commuter Dreams — which is his daily Portland commute masterfully set to the narration of … Read more
Raitt, going for the stage win on the final ascent through Riverview Cemetery. – Watch video below – Portlander Merritt Raitt’s dreamy commute takes him from his home in Ladd’s Addition, along the Willamette River via the Springwater Corridor Trail, and then over the river and up the hills to Oregon Health Sciences University. It’s … Read more