Storyline

In 2009, Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee Mike “The Bike” Rust went missing from his off-the-grid property in Colorado's San Luis Valley. His disappearance—which received almost no press—remains unsolved. An innovator in his sport, Rust custom-built bikes for Colorado’s mountain passes, starting a fat-tire revolution and designing gear that transformed the industry. Salida native Nathan Ward, himself an intrepid mountain biker, set out to tell Rust’s story, tracking the pioneer’s subject through the infancy of the sport to his role in the thriving community that surrounds it today. Ward brings the riveting documentary to life with a unique local perspective and access. By combining interviews, re-enactments, home movies, and archival footage—and even consulting a psychic to communicate with Rust’s sprit—the director/cinematographer attempts to find answers to this mystery full of loose ends and cold trails. -Denver Film Society

Key Information

Director Nathan Ward
Writers Nathan Ward
Studio Grit and Thistle Film Co.
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Curtis Imrie

Frequently Asked Questions

The Rider & the Wolf was released on November 7, 2015.

The runtime of The Rider & the Wolf is 1h 2m.

The Rider & the Wolf is a Documentary movie.

The Rider & the Wolf is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Rider & the Wolf was directed by Nathan Ward.

The main cast of The Rider & the Wolf includes Curtis Imrie.

The Rider & the Wolf is originally in English.