Old-School Monday: The Collective

"The Collective" is a mountain bike film released in 2004, produced by The Collective, a film production company dedicated to action sports. The movie is a landmark in mountain biking films, featuring some of the most talented riders of the time, including Thomas Vanderham, Matt Hunter, Jordi Lunn, Jared Graves, Darren Berrecloth, and the God Father of the sport, Wade Simmons, among others.

Filmed in unique locations, this tape captures the essence of freeride mountain biking in the early years of the sport. Its innovative editing, high-action footage, creative cinematic techniques, and sublime soundtrack will make you jump on your bike immediately.

One of the standout aspects of The Collective is its focus on the lifestyle and the riders' passion for the sport, capturing not just the competitive side of biking, but also the camaraderie, thrill, and freedom that comes with mountain biking. The film's cinematography and production values helped raise the bar for future action sports films, influencing both the mountain biking community and the action sports industry.

No more talk, enjoy: