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We've been having a lot of success in our "casting call", many bike-enthusiasts have shown interest - but I seem to be seeing a pattern of people finding information on 'Pedal' through a number of bicycling forums, and then following the projectpedal dot com link here, but not reading up on information outside of the main page. So, to help clear up the rules and interest of our search - I'm reposting the 'casting call' information here. Also, please be patient in my response to your emails - I am doing my best to reply with-in two days time. Thank you.

What we are doing: Beginning on May 26, '06 - the film crew for 'Pedal' will leave the Pacific ocean, near Astoria, Oregon, and head east, heavily following the Adventure Cycling Association's Northern Tier Route, ending at in Acadia National Park.


What we are looking for: We are in the early stages of two separate searches - first, we are forming a network of people that the documentary, and it's main travelers, can cross paths with somewhere in between the Pacific and Atlantic.

Whether you're 19, just out of high school, and are looking to see the world - or you're 73 and have done this bi-annually for the last 17 years - or you're 40, leaving on your first bike trip, one that you've been planning since you were 20. We are looking for people of all ages, of all backgrounds, from all corners of the world, who are currently planning on a bike trip along the northern tier during the months of production. You, or your group, must be prepared to give interviews and even be followed for a short number of days.


The second search is for a tight group of three to four friends that are currently in serious preparation for a coast to coast bike trip in the northern US during June & July of '06 - this group would serve as the main focal point and anchor of the documentary.

Again, I must stress, this group must not be made of strangers - this is not 'Road Rules', we are not out to see the disastrous results of "what happens when four total strangers try to cross the country via bicycles- stop being polite and get real". This is a serious and internal look at the inspirations and personal after-effects of a 4,000 mile bike ride.

It is preferred that the group be experienced in previous long-distance rides, but for example, if two of the three have experience and the third has none, but is in excellent physical condition - then it would be something we would consider.

We are looking for a group of people that are somewhat outgoing - as each of you will be on camera for the duration of the 4,000-some mile trip, in situations that fall anywhere in-between a) the best-carefree-day of your life along a beautiful, clear-skied road in North Dakota - and b) a four day stretch of never-ending up and down cliffs, winding through a mountainous dessert that pushes you physically and mentally past any point of exhaustion/ hopelessness that you could possibly imagine. Having said that...


What do you do next: If you are interested, simply contact Mike and express your interest. If you prefer you can go into great detail about your reasons or inspirations for riding, or your biking history, if any. You can share any information you feel might better spark our interest.

We look forward to hearing from you.

I almost forgot - the meeting, with Matt, that I mentioned in the last post, went extremely well. I don't feel I should go into the details at this point in time, but I didn't want to leave all of you in suspense... for the three of you who have been wondering.