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      Creator tricky coyote on May 27

      Hi cynumber9, not much news to report except that the festival lifespan of the film is winding down so the release of the DVD is getting closer. I still can't give a date for it. Thanks for patience and support and sorry there's not more good news!

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      Creator cynumber9 on April 28

      Any further updates on this?

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      Creator Gary Powell on December 21

      Hi Kip! Yes thanks for the update and I can wait. I hope that I can see this film in a local theater before I get a DVD! Yep, that a festival showing leads to a major distribution package...etc. Good luck with it and let us know when and where it gets shown. ... (SIFF... Seattle International Film Festival... Traverse City.... lots of festivals would work out.!) Yours, -Gary-

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      Creator ponx on December 15, 2012

      thanks for the update, Kipchoge! Good to hear it's still on the way. Best wishes for the festivals! Please post an update when it's showing somewhere in Germany! Cheers, ponx

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      Creator tricky coyote on November 28, 2012

      ponx, Art, Sylvia, Thanks for writing and so sorry for the delay in getting back to you. We haven't mailed any DVDs or albums yet. The film is still in the process of going around the festival circuit. Or, rather, I should say that it's being submitted to festivals right now (so far has only played in Mexico).

      Thanks so much for your support and patience. I look forward to sharing it with you and everyone else as soon as possible. Where do you live Art and ponx? Maybe it can show in a festival in your town sooner than later. Let me know if you know of any that might be appropriate. Sylvia, I look forward to it showing at the Cube! We just need to have our European premiere first (some festivals will only accept if it's the premiere).

      Obviously, I'm keenly aware that I over-promised and am under-delivering. Not where I like to be at all. It's partly because of my lack of prior understanding about how the film process works, and partly because we've made the call to try to get the most out of this film and that means a particular and strategic go at the festival circuit and distribution. Unfortunately, it also means not printing DVDs or releasing it online for awhile. I'm just hoping that all the backers understand and support that decision. I would feel good about refunding backing to anyone who feels mistreated in this exchange, just let me know.

      peace,

      Kipchoge

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      Creator ponx on November 13, 2012

      .. any info about the progress? :-/

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      Creator Art McConnell on August 30, 2012

      ....and nothing?

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      Creator Art McConnell on August 30, 2012

      Signed copy of the DVD and live album. (International supporters please add $5 for shipping.)
      Est. delivery: May 2012
      8/30/2012. 1 year to the day after I pledged.

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      Creator Sylvia Zidek on August 3, 2012

      Wha' appen !!!!

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      Creator Third Eye on June 13, 2012

      Hi Tricky Coyote. It's great to hear you guys showed the film at the Guadalajara Film Festival.
      However, in receiving your update #16 I have to say hearing about DVD production and release issues makes me feel that the rewards that included the DVD will not be fulfilled. The reward I pledged for included the Signed copy of the DVD and Live Album. The Estimated Delivery is not necessarily a set date (I understand that); but I would just like to hear from you that the rewards that were promised will actually be delivered. As much as the wish for your Documentary to be funded was dear to you; as backers we also hoped to share in the experience by receiving the rewards that were promised. I hope you can send an update that will address my concerns, as I would imagine I'm not the only one concerned about the rewards.
      Thank you and best of luck with your band.

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      Creator tricky coyote on October 20, 2011

      Thanks for your sweet comments and stoked-ness everyone! Yes, Jo-lynne, it does mean you'll have to bike to Mexico to see the movie. Yippee!!! Yes, Sylvia, we'll have to attempt to pedal power it! And we'll make sure to have an HD copy for venues without 35mm projectors.

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      Creator Sylvia Zidek on October 17, 2011

      Wow! 35mm film is so beautiful! Can we still show it at the Cube Cinema in Bristol when it's done? We have 35mm Projector, but it's just too scary to even attempt to pedal power this...

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      Creator Fiona Cash on October 16, 2011

      Congratulations. One more reason to celebrate the day!

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      Creator Jenuine on October 16, 2011

      What fantastic news!!!! Spreading the message to the masses via the big screen. "Never underestimate the power of a small, dedicated group of people to change the world; indeed, that is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

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      Creator jo-lynne on October 16, 2011

      does that mean we have to bike to mexico to see it on the big screen? congrats...

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      Creator nancy kilburn on October 16, 2011

      FABULOUS!! Thanks for making my mornin'!

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      Creator tricky coyote on September 22, 2011

      Oh! thank all you loves for sharing in the celebration! Mama, Coco, Kathy, Ponx, Merci!! I was really hoping to make it before the deadline so I could relax and be present on my last two days of vacation! Now I can.

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      Creator Lia Denae on September 21, 2011

      je vous aime beaucoup
      de jolie MaMa!

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      Creator perrin colette on September 21, 2011

      ça y est !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      maintenant nous attendons THE FILM avec impatience
      vive Kipchoge et Claire
      I love you

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      Creator kathy wilson on September 21, 2011

      oh.....excellente! fantastico! que buena onda! wonderful! RIDE ON....yes that's it!

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      Creator ponx on September 21, 2011

      100% !!!! HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY

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      Creator LoCura on September 20, 2011

      Buena Suerte! Casi allí!!!

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      Creator Liz McGregor on September 20, 2011

      O yea! I totally agree Zane. And YES - I feel this film will be traveling far and wide. It's a great fit for SO many different film festivals! Banff, Bicycle FIlm Festival, Adventure Film Fest, Mountainfilm, Margaret Mead!! Go for the Doc program at Sundance too! Kipchoge - if you guys need help compiling a list of potential fests/venues, let me know! I'd love to help get it out there when it's ready! COME ON PEOPLE! 5 MORE DAYS!

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      Creator Zane Selvans on September 20, 2011

      By all means, quote away!

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      Creator chula on September 20, 2011

      Shambala warriors... united hearts we can do this, we ARE doing this...YES!

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      Creator Ashley on September 20, 2011

      she's my little hyperventilator.... almost there Kipchoge!!!! Its going to happen!

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      Creator Henry Rebellius on September 16, 2011

      Hi Kipchoge, I hope you´ll get this 20.000 together - the world must see this movie! Best wishes from Germany, Henry (Heinz)

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      Creator tricky coyote on September 16, 2011

      Thanks, Zane. I hope that we'll be at both of those festivals. May I quote you?

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      Creator Lia Denae on September 15, 2011

      Well said, Zane!

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      Creator Zane Selvans on September 15, 2011

      This is exactly the kind of film I always wish were at the Banff Mountain Film Festival and the Bicycle Film Festival, but they just never seem to be there. Something more meditative and thoughtful, about our relationships with the road, and the bike, and the long, slow, deep experience of human powered travel. Instead, they always seem to be filled with all this adrenaline junkie extreme sports stuff, which can be kind of fun to watch, but never really moves me, or makes me think.

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      Creator Joaquin Cuesta on September 14, 2011

      At this point I am sure you will make it! do not slow down now lets sprint

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      Creator Lizzie & Baba on September 14, 2011

      You all are rocking it, you'll get there no doubt!!

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      Creator Mark Vashro on September 13, 2011

      fantastic! I am proud to be apart of this. Best of Luck. keep peddling and be safe.

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      Creator Liz McGregor on September 6, 2011

      Sending loads and LOADS of warm wishes and prosperous backing vibes to you (along with my own pledge)... the link is on my Facebook profile as of minutes ago... so at least one other source of interested peeps has been tapped! I know how hard it is to get funding going... and I know all about how nice and necessary it is to se and feel that "thing" that keeps us going when we start to wonder what the hell we are doing... totally. SO, rock on witcha! Can't wait to see it! SUERTE! xo

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      Creator cara on September 6, 2011

      The subtitle references the now defunct space race so it fits in well with "Stuck on Earth". You could add "Boldly" before "going" as that was the wording from Star Trek. However, it is grammatically incorrect! It should be Going boldly!

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      Creator RIchard Jenkin on September 6, 2011

      I agree with you - great title
      Hank Williams: "I'll never get out of this world alive.
      Subtitle adds dash of bravado which I now am a fan of!
      Love you!

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      Creator Jose Villalobos on September 5, 2011

      Jaaaaa... I can pledge too.

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      Creator kerry candaele on September 5, 2011

      Great work, tenacious one. Onward.

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      Creator tricky coyote on September 5, 2011

      Amen, Jaymi! I can't wait either. I haven't seen it since April!

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      Creator Jaymi Tharp on September 5, 2011

      Love these shots of the ladies... I definitely see myself reflected in them. I ride a Yuba and love how empowering it is to haul a huge load on two wheels with my legs. Can't wait to see how the spirit of the pleasant revolution comes alive onscreen. Cheers!

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      Creator tricky coyote on September 5, 2011

      Thanks for the postive vibes, Joaquin! I'm aiming for at least 250 backers. I like the idea of having more people involved in the proyecto. Yes!

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      Creator Joaquin Cuesta on September 4, 2011

      only 20 dias to reach 20,000 i believe that if all 58 backers share this on our wall on facebook or twitter it wil be very easy k mon! regards.

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      Creator tricky coyote on August 30, 2011

      Thanks, Ponx! We hope so, too. Thanks for being inspired. Really, hearing that is one of the real rewards of this, and the thing that keeps us going when we start to wonder what the hell we're doing.

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      Creator ponx on August 30, 2011

      i saw you last year in Germany and i am completely amazed by the whole concept, i hope your movie makes it into the theatres. thanks for inspiring me !

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      Creator tricky coyote on August 27, 2011

      Thanks so much Mr Mozer! The lighter bikes are 120lbs. The heaviest is 240lbs.

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      Creator damozer on August 27, 2011

      200lb bike!

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    New Reward! GR2 BioKork grips from Ergon. We've used Ergon grips from day 1 and would never use anything else, as they keep the hands and wrists comfy and happy all day/night + signed copy of the DVD and live album. (International supporters please add $15 for shipping.)

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    Fender Blender Universale from Rock the Bike. A blender that fits on a regular mountain or city bike, and pops on and off without tools so you can ride the bike AND use it as a party bike or kitchen appliance depending on whether you lean to the urban or the homestead http://bikeblender.com/fender-blender-universale/ + signed DVD and live album

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    Stay in Berlin: One week stay in Kipchoge's bio-pop's lovely, modest 3 room apartment with balcony. Located on a quiet street in Prenzlauerberg, about a 5 minute bike ride from the center of town, this neighborhood was the outsider artist center of the former DDR, now trendy and full of young families. The apartment is fully furnished and comes with use of a bike, washing machine, DSL, phone. Additional consecutive weeks available for $250 each week. Summer in Berlin anyone? (photos: http://bit.ly/o4Y49b) + digital download of film and live album

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    Extra week added! (But we have to pay the cleaning on this one so it's a little higher pledge level.) Condo/Apartment in PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico. 3 blocks from the Carribean. Living room, bedroom, fully equipped kitchen. Price is per week, two week max. Available dates: Oct 10–Nov 30, 2011; May–Nov 2012. Fotos: http://kck.st/qA9LLn + digital download of live album

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    Stay a month in North San Juan, CA, at Kipchoge's off-grid retreat while the Ninjas are on tour. Rustic, serene, quiet, running water, solar power, outdoor kitchen, woodstove. You must be firewood/stove-saavy if it's winter/cold. The home is small, magical, and basic. Piano and guitars. Additional months possibly available for same price. Add $60 for high speed internet. + digital download of film and live album

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    Come on tour with us for a week in Mexico this winter or the West Coast next summer. You provide your own bike and gear and transportation to and from the tour. We feed and house and entertain you (Subject to approval by the team.) + signed copy of the DVD and live album + special thanks in the film

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    Associate Producer credit + entire Ginger Ninjas catalog + 10 signed copies of DVD and live album + phone or skype consultation with Kipchoge on bike touring in Mexico, California, Guatemala or Europe or living car-free or car-light + Pleasant Revolutionary CelloJoe will take public transportation anywhere within 15 hours of San Francisco and bike to your house and play a concert for you and your friends

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    This is an Xtracycle Radish Family Bicycle. Equipped with all the special trappings we put on our tour bikes: Ergon grips, Nutcase helmet, Planet Bike lights, Kickback kickstand. Lightly used, from Xtracycle's demo fleet. Read more in Update 7: http://kck.st/qSVWWr + signed copy of the DVD and live album + special thanks in the film

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    2-week Stay on a Permaculture Organic Farm in Kauai Settle down in this super stylistic tropical villa on a 12 acre organic tropical farm on Kauai, HI. His and hers Xtracycles included, weekly CSA box of organic produce, kid friendly, dates avail. Jan 15-Feb 15 or Jul 2012. Read full description in Update 7: http://kck.st/qSVWWr + signed copy of the DVD and live album + special thanks in the film

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    New Reward! 9-day river rafting (+ hiking and horseback riding, flyfishing, yoga, and mountain biking) adventure on the Río Futaleufu in Patagonia, Chile with premier outfitter, Bio Bio Expeditions. I used to work as a guide on this river, and I give it my highest recommendation for an adventure in one of the most beautiful and unique places in the world. Simply an unsurpassed life experience with a company that pulls out all the stops to make to create a trip of pure magic that will leave you inspired and in love. Read more: http://bit.ly/oMP162 + Associate Producer credit + entire Ginger Ninjas digital catalog + signed copies of DVD and live album Not ready to "buy it now?" Check the on-line auction for this reward, starting at $1000, with option for 1 or 2 voyageurs: http://on.fb.me/qL886Y

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    We will co-produce a bicycle music festival in your town. (www.bicyclemusicfestival.com) It's our specialty! At this pledge level, U.S. or Mexico only and we'll also need help with public transport if the town isn't on our tour route. Other countries please inquire.

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