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Show Bikin trails prov COURTSEY OF MICHAEL DUNGAN MOTION PICTURES © 1994 until the - Mid July, Page 7 ao ad ese Local Reporter, Mid June oe axenona Canyon a Wasatch ge: variety snow melts by Sara Linderman Staff Writer Mike Dungan performsa wheely on the Bonneville _ Salt flats while filming his second movie. When I first watched the video “Cycles” I was a bit confused by the genre in to which the film fell. I was expecting the eastern foothills—10 min- utes from downtown Salt Lake (by car). See map this page. Another trail popular in the University area is the Shoreline trail. It leads from the area behind the ‘U’ in Pioneer Park all the way to Emigration Canyon. This trip whose trail area remains lim- contains shots for all differ- ited. by the Mate .snew. However, the intrepid WCR ent levels of riders. To access it from the opposite end, go to the bottom of Emigration across from the zoo. If you're in the area be sure to check out Killian’s canyon across from Little Mountain staff, with the help of Wild Rose’s Dudley Campbell, have pulled together a list of © mountain biking equivalent of a Greg Stump film. Cycles is a movie that requires you to accept it’s more languorous pace. some noteworthy early-seaThe hallmark of Cycles is the breathtaking scenery. Utah’s son rides to keep the locals unparalleled beauty is nowhere more evident than in Michael happy until the snow melts. at the top of Emigration, too. Dungan’s subtle approach to the subject of mountain biking. The area surrounding the Also found in the Parley’s The movie is a hip tour through Utah back country by mountain © University of Utah and the and Emigration canyons bike, interspersed with local bands playing cutting edge rock. Red Butte gardens in the scape is Tanner Park at the _. Mr. Dungan is making only his second effort at film producfoothills provides various mouth of Parley’s west off of ing, yet he manages to weave his mountain bike philosophy, trails to novice and intermeI-80 in the big gully down without words, throughout the film. Often the bikes are unsus_ diate riders. The thrill there there. This is the place to pended steel framed monsters, the mountain biking equivalent — is to explore the many windplay, jump and ride around of the El Camino. Yet these guys riding retro second generation bikes are still bunny hopping bigger, riding longer wheelies, ing paths and even create to check it out. | and getting deeper in the back country than any of the titaniumyour own rides. The foothills A couple of other quick fluorescent poseur’s that have packed the southern part of the provide an excellent area for rides abound in the Salt Lake State. Cycles continually manages to show the inherent cooldoing laps, too. According to Valley. Above the Avenues, ness of Utah. | | Campbell a rider could where the original Salt Lake At the end of the feature Mr. Dungan includes his first short film, that focuses on the more extreme end of the biking spectrum. If you feel that Cycles doesn’t have enough adrenaline, | then stay in your seat, until “This Is It” appears. It is a fine short film, demonstrating some great riding. ~The cinematography and soundtrack are both excellent, lending the film a slickness that remove it from the realm of local fanzine-style tapes (i.e. “Think Again” Reel Productions). 7 @ ii PACKS Luge. The ride takes 30 minutes at most. As the name implies, it’s a fast shot with smooth banking curves. High speed freaks will love this ride. Unfortunately a few riders jumped in too quickly this season when the trail was wet leaving it rutted and possibly ruined for the summer. A trail selectively known as Route 66 will get you there. It’s off of 11th avenue going to Terrace Hills. Newcomers must beware that going up the actual Bobsled portion of the ride is a very real way to get run over. Be sure to start at the top of Terrace Hills. To catch another great intermediate ride in Salt Lake head up behind the Capitol building toward the radio tower. To make a day of it go up and parallel city ~ creek on the north west side and hook up with North canyon which is out by see pg.12 ae? PLENTY You can now buy one of the world’s finest internal frame packs direct from the factory (Along with a boat load of other equipment as well) Dungan brings an impressive collection of local bands together to back him in his effort. known as the Bobsled, or the It is enough to make you think the local music scene had a pulse. “The Obvious” have an impressive segment shot on the Bonneville Salt Flats. It is a pleasure to see a sports oriented film that isn’t married to MTV-style, epileptic jump cuts. The film moves smoothly _and quickly from shot-to-shot and segment-to-segment. The film is interspersed with slick fades, and other trickery. Thankfully this augments, not overshadows the film. The film is not without flaws however. Mr. Dungan displays an almost complete disdain for any kind of protective gear. All of the riders ride terrain that is hazardous without helmets or any other safety gear. One scene in particular is prepos‘terous. Three riders cruise down a ski slope, presumably after the season is closed. The woman in the scene is resplendent in her tight uncomfortable jeans, that no doubt weighed a ton after the soaking beaters she took.I am all for not embracing high tech trends, but brain-buckets are a must and some biking pants would not have been overkill. At times the movie is a bit slow paced, but that is the worst of it’s flaws. This is not a film for those hankering for the bloody World Cup style action. It is a movie for those who appreciate the cerebral side of biking. If you enjoy epic scenery, great cutting edge music, and skilled riders no matter what their on, then this film is for you. This film is available from Michael Dungan Productions 1272 E. 500 S. Salt Lake City, UT through many local bicycle retailers. 3% 84102, or ingid aio paraagol| A ar teary PTO ro eD Saeeeemerte CN TTY TT open until July 4, any competent skier knows the turns are no good after 10:30 am. This record snow fall has proved to be nothing but a boil to anyone interested in hanging up those skis for a different outdoor activity. Enthusiasts particularly thwarted are mountain bikers builders lived, exists a ride i has decided to keep The Bird spend all day there. Access is east of the University’s Research Park, in the north- | Ray of Snowbird, pti though Oe ustleet Also check out our rental & demo programs. 1414 South 700 West ® Salt Lake City ® 978-2207 Mon-Fri 8:30 to 6:30 - Sat 10-4 ht Even - Gardiner, CEO |
