Pinkbike Presents 'Won't Back Down' At Sea Otter

Apr 3, 2014 at 10:11
by Julian Coffey  
Won't Back Down: The Steve Peat Story Pre Release Trailer

by ClayPorter
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Legendary in every way and boasting one of the greatest MTB careers in history, Steve Peat has cemented his racing legacy into history. Not unlike his racing career, Peaty’s official documentary ‘Won’t Back Down’ is also the stuff of legends, and achieves what few mountain bike films can ever hope to - a truly heartfelt and amazing story with balls to the wall riding.

Pinkbike and the Sea Otter Classic are absolutely stoked to present the premiere of Clay Porter and John Lawlor’s masterpiece, ‘Won’t Back Down’ at Monterey’s Golden State Theatre on Friday April 11, 2014. Tickets are $12, doors open at 7:30 pm, movie starts at 8pm.

Photo by Duncan Philpott

Peaty’s tenure as a racer has spanned the past 23 years, and the man from Steel City is still killing it on and off the track. With a passionate and unmatched following, Peat has inspired, coached and supported entire generations of riders and racers in the UK and around the world. Handily sweeping the field in the recent Pinkbike Poll: What Legend Do You Want To Ride With?, it’s safe to say Steve is probably the most well known and loved mountain biker.

Unless you re one of the few in the world that can stay ahead of Steve on a DH bike you re going to need a motor to get shots like this
An American an Irishman and a crane in the depths of Wharncliffe polishing off the introduction to the movie. Moving this amount of equipment through the woods is no easy task but Clay won t settle for anything other than the best.
Porter and Lawlor have put together an instant classic with this film - not one person in attendance Friday night will walk out of the Golden State Theatre untouched by the story of Steve Peat.

Won t Back Down - ticket
WOn t Back Down - ticket

Purchase your tickets online from goldenstatetheatre.com or come by Pinkbike at the Sea Otter Classic, booth #570.


Film Directors: Clay Porter and John Lawlor
Still Photography: Duncan Philpott
Website: wontbackdownfilm.com




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49 Comments
  • 38 0
 You will laugh, you will cry, you will realize Peaty is MTB's king.
  • 8 0
 if any mtber hasn't realized this already, they shouldn't be mountain biking! Wink
  • 3 0
 This is def one of the best biking movies you will ever see. It shows you a great picture of how the sport has developed through the last 20 years and just how different what we now know as downhill racing is compared to those early days. Amazing snips of footage from Peatys career that will ( if you have followed downhill for the last 10 to 20 years ) make you almost cry for the man because of all of the SO CLOSE moments at word champs. Seeing Nico's dominance for so long and the arrival of a certain Shaun Palmer on the scene back in the day was also very interesting, but if you are a big Steve Peat fan then this movie is a must see. Possibly Clay Porter and John Lawlor's best work
  • 2 0
 release the movie already
  • 2 0
 So cool to see a starring credit for Jason McRoy. Most kids these days don't know who he is but he was one fast dude back in the early 90's and a super nice guy. I met him when he was riding for Hardesty Cycles I think the name was. I can't wait to see that part of the film RIP Jason
  • 18 0
 When will dvd/bluray be released? I want to see this movie so much, and it's not as if I can catch a flight to California to see the movie, but as soon as preorders happen, I'll get mine for sure!
  • 2 0
 You and a million others!!
  • 2 0
 It says coming Winter 2014!! That's another 8 months away!
  • 5 0
 Stay tuned as we'll have all that information soon.
  • 2 0
 Well, actually the wontbackdown website says it's gonna be spring o 2014.
  • 1 0
 Haven't bought a vid in years. Will buy!
  • 6 0
 went to watch this at the local church hall the other week, to anyone thinking of going to watch it- do it! a real insight into not just steve peat, but the history of the sport aswell Smile
  • 2 0
 I did the same last week with the misses, even she really enjoyed it. Defiantly worth going to a cinema to watch it with others that are in the sport. You will laff, you will cry and you will be amazed.
  • 2 0
 I got tearful at the mcroy section cos I knew what was coming but also welled up at the sam hill val di sole 2008 footage - mainly at how awesome that ride was until the crash. It goes without saying the peaty emotional bits got me as well. what also struck me was how the likes of even cedric gracia looked ungainly riding those bikes in the mid-to- late 90s. the only rider who looked smooth was Vouillloz watch it
  • 3 0
 What got me was how many rides had come and gone and Peaty was still here, riding, racing and improving with the competition.
  • 2 0
 At 2:56 I nearly stood up in my chair and started saluting Peaty with tears going down my cheek. This looks like a fantastic documentary. I wish all these film makers who are shooting current riders would take a moment to point their cameras at some of this sport's pioneering athletes and start making more films about these guys. There are so many great athletes in this sport and I'm sure I speak for a lot of the younger guys today when I say it would be cool to learn a few things about the history of something that we all love so much. Just sayin. I'll stop being cerebral now.
  • 3 2
 Did everyone who has watched this actually cry, or are you just saying that because you want to prove your love for Steve Peat or something? Should I prepare myself mentally to cry while watching this film, or is everyone just "emotional"?
  • 4 0
 It's pretty emotional in spots. Great movie.
  • 1 0
 I thought I was gonna cry when he won the worlds !

Never really understood why football/soccer fans get to emotional untill that moment.
  • 4 0
 What a legend I love Steve peat
  • 3 0
 Steve Peat, what a legend, this will be a must have for any mtb DVD collection! Can't wait!
  • 1 0
 Peaty is the king, total royalty. Always going to root for him and don't care how he places, he already has won to me. Such a cool guy and model competitor. Mountain of cheers!
  • 2 0
 Tear in my eye watching this! Damn! What a great guy to have represent out sport!
  • 1 0
 To see people giving Peaty so much respect from around the world chokes me up a bit Smile ha ha .
Such a talent and ambassador for the sport ..
  • 3 0
 When is it coming out on DVD? Feels like everybody's seen it but me Frown
  • 2 2
 Really, when's the DVD coming? We've been hearing about premieres for a while and reviews are already out but there's not even a date for the DVD, and we unfortunate ones to not have previews around want to watch it too!
  • 3 0
 I wish they showed downhill on Eurosport like they used to
  • 2 0
 Too bad Peaty won't actually be at Sea Otter for the premiere because of the first round of the World Cup.
  • 1 0
 What a legend, such an inspiration and hope I will be ripping it at that age!
  • 2 0
 went and saw this in Denver last week. So worth it.
  • 1 0
 a worthy watch not just cos of Peaty but it gives you a great insight to the sport and the legends in DH racing.
  • 1 0
 Bravo Steve!!!!! NEVER GIVE UP The smoothes racer I have seen in my life Cheers
  • 2 0
 40 years old in a few months and still faster than the rest.
  • 1 0
 I wish i can watch this movie here in the Philippines...
  • 2 0
 inspiring legend
  • 1 0
 i'll see you suckas at sea otter!!!
  • 2 0
 Who's Steve Peat?
  • 5 0
 See, this movie is perfect for everyone: 1) Those who love Steve Peat and need more reasons to, 2) Those who dislike him (total of 0 people) and need to be corrected, 3) Those who are sarcastically asking who he is, and 4) Those who don't know who he is and should learn.
  • 1 0
 Speedy Peaty! LEGEND OF DH!
  • 1 0
 We need a date of release for this.
  • 1 0
 Any one have the inside line for wen this should be out?
  • 1 0
 its sick
  • 1 0
 Wait for DVD...
  • 1 0
 whats happening at 1:51?
  • 2 0
 He's riding through the winning celebration after what was one corner short of a winning run, he crashed on pretty much the last corner. I think it was Fabien Barel who won but could be wrong
  • 1 0
 I thought it was a fight haha :/
  • 1 0
 Pretty sure its Vouilloz and his mates chuffed at winning Worlds.
  • 1 0
 EPIC!







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