![]() ![]() I was just given a hall pass to be a part of this brotherhood and sisterhood. So, I’m just always completely blown away by the culture and how I’m accepted into that culture. And mostly starting about 10 or 12 years ago, I started getting into the scene. Preston Barta: How has your relationship changed with the film over the years –– sharing it with other people, going to all these anniversary events, and speaking with fans?īill Allen: “Well, I go to many of these BMX events and screenings and races. To celebrate its rebirth, Fresh Fiction spoke with stars Bill Allen and Bart Conner to discuss some favorite memories of making the film, the character dynamic, and what the future holds for them.Īfter you’ve made your purchase on ($9.99 to rent or $19.86 to own – Oh, we see what you did there) and watched Rad, visit back here because the following conversation includes some *SPOILER* talk. So, if you haven’t had the opportunity to share Rad with your kids or grandkids (yikes), Utopia Distribution has made the film available on digital through Altavod. It not only supplies killer music “that you can dance to” and impressive stunts, but it captures the 1980s energy incredibly well. However, this movie isn’t The Perfect Score, so, in the words of Cru: “let’s walk this sucker.” (Possible translation: Let’s get rad on some bikes!)Įlevated by a supporting cast that includes Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire, and Olympic gymnast Bart Conner, the film has since gone on to become a beloved cult classic, spawning fan clubs and repertory film screenings for decades. The young BMXer must decide whether to qualify in a BMX race dubbed Helltrack (where the winner scores $100,000) or take his SAT exams for college. Released in 1986 and directed by Smokey and the Bandit’s Hal Needham, Rad featured a teenaged paperboy named Cru Jones (played by Bill Allen). ![]() While some were cutting a little rug to Duran Duran in the dance hall (absolutely no shame), just outside, you might have spotted a few individuals whipping their bikes around in a fashion that would see Tom Cruise jumping atop his sofa with glee. Let’s backpedal 34 years ago to a time when BMX racing and freestyling was fresh on the scene. ![]() With BMX booming once again, the GT Rad Series captures the pop culture appeal of the film and era, in a top of the line bike, for a new generation of riders.Bart Conner, left, and Bill Allen star in ‘Rad,’ which has been released on digital through Altavod. Take the finale, where the couple even ride a BMX dance at the prom. Lori Loughlin plays Cru’s love interest, a hot BMX rider herself, who pushes Cru to make his dreams come true.Ĭomplete with campy 80’s styling, Rad has everything you want in a feel-good movie, plus great BMX racing and stunt riding too. The movie introduced Bart Connor – 1984 Olympic gold medal gymnast – as the top BMX rider to beat. “Rad Racing Team” is the name of the fictional sponsor the town rallies to create in order for Cru to qualify for “Helltrack”, a grueling local championship race where the sport’s best have come to compete. It’s the timeless sport tale of a hometown kid taking on the best in the world against the odds. This 80’s cult classic stars favorites from the day like Lori Loughlin ( Full House), Talia Shire ( Rocky), and Ray Walston ( My Favorite Martian). In celebration of the 35th anniversary and 4K restoration of the famed 1986 BMX racing movie Rad, GT Bicycles has just released the limited edition Rad Pro-Series 29, inspired by the film’s hero, Cru Jones. ![]()
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