HOW THE FILM STARTED

In the heat of summer 2021 as the pandemic got a little more manageable with vaccinations, The Black Foxes decided to commune on the lands of the Tsalaguwetiy for what would be an equally challenging and rewarding bikepacking adventure.

In this awe-inspiring landscape colonially known as the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, we were able to celebrate the anniversary of the launch of our collective. What a better way to take pride and joy in our accomplishments than to ride our freedom machines through Juneteenth in the land many of our ancestors may have traveled over for their own freedom.

Even better, we had the support of Liv Cycling and Giant Bikes to assemble an all-Black film crew to document our experience. This documentation wasn’t just about capturing an epic bikepacking trip. It was about capturing our authentic nature that makes us The Black Foxes and telling our story ourselves so that other Black folks can connect to it. With each of us bringing a unique sense of passion, skills, experience, and creativity to the table, our story can be difficult to put into words. So, having a crew of other Black folks that understand the nuances of being Black really helped to illustrate a clear image of how this chosen family thrives together.

THE FOXES GO TO BALTIMORE

After already screening at the Vancouver International Film Fest and AmDocs. The film fest circuit continued with the return of the Maryland Film Festival, a homecoming for our amazing film director B. Monet. It only felt right to have a few Foxes pull up and celebrate! Alexa, Shequaya, and Jalen had the opportunity to watch our debut film amongst a captive audience of fellow filmmakers, locals, and other talent. The film was screened as a part of the “Baltishorts” shorts block, a festival favorite. The screenings were followed by Q&A with the filmmakers. We enjoyed the feedback and thoughtful discussion from the audience about our film. We look forward to sharing our film more this year!

At this time, the film is circulating a number of film festivals before being released to the public. Check out our EVENTS CALENDAR for future screenings and stay tuned for local screenings hosted by The Black Foxes themselves.

In the meantime, please enjoy this teaser of the film..

“The Black Foxes” short film teaser. Film directed by B. Monet, produced by Liv Cycling, Giant Bicycles, and Venture Visuals.

friday: BALTIMORE BIKE PARTY

We had no issue making the most of our time in between screenings. Naturally, we brought our bikes to explore the area and the universe did not disappoint.

On a serene Friday evening, we made our way North from Riverside aiming for the ‘Zoo Loop’. Along the way, we discovered the Flower Mart at Mt. Vernon and connected with Ako who was generous enough to give us the local wisdom on where to ride, eat, and have a good time.

And so we enjoyed the company of a few hundred cyclists celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Baltimore Bike Party. To see folks from all walks of life coming together for the same motion and positive intention was grounding.

Continuing toward the Zoo, we were met with a surge of cyclists in the opposite direction. Some dressed in tutus and tuxedos. Once one of them said, “You’re going the wrong way. Bike party is this way!”, we couldn’t help but to indulge in the movement.

Another real treat was The Land of Kush. A local Black-owned vegetarian restaurant. The chickpea burger and candied yams were “bussin”, per Alexa’s approval