Program 3: MOUNTAINS WE CLIMB Plus Short Films

MOUNTAINS WE CLIMB (USA, 21 min.) Directed by Ryan Canney

In 2019, Doylestown, Pennsylvania native and elite road cyclist, Chris Baccash had a best ever result at the Bucks County Classic Pro Cycling Race. He and his team looked forward to what the 2020 season could bring — racing the Leadville 100 at the top of the list. Four months later came a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, life-saving surgeries, and a global pandemic. In the midst of the adversity, Chris finds the key to climbing the mountain ahead.

Preceded by BFF Select Shorts featuring stories:

1) After a breakup, a cyclist pedals his way to emotional health from Mexico City to northern Colorado and repairs bicycles for the unprivileged members of his new community

2) A poetic ode to Zoe Zeerip's lifelong battle with Junior Rheumatoid Arthritis

3) The 1936 story of Nora Young, one of the first few female cyclists to compete in the men’s world of Six-Day velodrome bike racing

4) The mental comeback of German BMX rider, Markus Reuss who nearly died in an assault

5) American cyclocross racer, Kaitie Keough's decision to move to Europe and race against the world's best cyclists

6) The psychological pursuit of confronting the pressure created by one's own aspirations as told through the lense of former professional road-biker, Dominik Roels

7) The non-stop challenge to conquer Italy's Monte Grappa's ten routes in one ride – almost twice the height of Everest – a feat no cyclist has successfully climbed before

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This event is part of Bicycle Film Festival New York (Virtual). You can help support Bike for Good to cover costs with a suggested donation of £5, or pay what you can. If you are able to contribute £10 or more this really helps us to continue our work and fund our amazing community outreach projects. Free tickets are also available for those who need them.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

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