“No one wanted anything to do with it”

The early days of freeride mountain biking were defined by an untethered spirit that flew in the face of the race attitude that dominated cycling at the time. “The Moment” follows a group of revolutionaries as they unknowingly created a whole new action sport.

*Video courtesy of Darcy Hennessey Turenne

Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...