As a high schooler in the public-housing projects of Richmond, Virginia’s East End, Monte Cosby felt his future was limited—until mountain bikes offered him a different route forward.

In the years since, the bike has served as the bridge between two different worlds and a vehicle to overcome the struggles along the way. Monte's story is captured in Patagonia's most recent documentary, "Monte: Can’t stop. Won’t stop."

Monte is a student and member of the Cycling Team at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina and is set to graduate this year. Patagonia is going on tour this spring to share the film, starting at WWC. At each stop, we’ll be sharing Monte’s story, bringing communities together and offering skills clinics for riders of all levels. Jalen Bazile, our film tour host and professional outdoorsman, will kick off each event with a mountain bike expedition workshop, during which he will share skills for all-day or multiday trips—from bikepacking and backcountry pro tips, to building your repair kit and route planning. After the screening, he’ll be hosting a Q&A with Monte and the director to answer any burning questions you may have.

Tickets are FREE and this event is open to the public. Space is limited, so reserve your seat now!

Event lineup:

5-6PM: Film tour host and professional outdoorsman, Jalen Bazile, shares the foundational to advanced skills for all-day or multiday mountain bike expeditions, from bikepacking pro tips and backcountry tricks to building your repair kit and route planning. Tabling with Richmond Cycling Corps: The Richmond Cycling Corps is a local nonprofit organization that uses cycling as a tool to create engagement with youth. While cycling is one of our main programs, at the heart, our organization is serving disadvantaged youth who live in public housing. Light food and drinks available and we’ll be raffling off some Patagonia gear!

6:25PM: Film Screening

7PM: Q&A

8PM: Event ends