A story about the power of two wheels and a community built through bicycling. After a devastating breakup, Rafael finds solitude and restoration on the open road, pedaling his way to emotional health from Mexico City to northern Colorado. With just $500 to his name, he spearheads a revolution to help the underprivileged members of his new neighborhood the best way he knows how—repairing their bicycles.

Jesse Levine is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and adventure photographer based out of Crested Butte, Colorado. He specializes in producing images and stories in remote settings across the globe. His passion for adventure and unique stories has brought him to Kyrgyzstan, Patagonia, Alaska, Europe, and many far-out places in his home state of Colorado. His still photography has been featured in Powder Magazine, The Snowboard Journal, Mountain Life Magazine, Alpinist Magazine, and has won numerous awards including a PDN Award, ROAM Award, and 1st Place at the Vancouver International Film Festival Competition.   You can find more of his work on his website or on Instagram.

Also, you can find Rafael’s new bike shop on Instagram.

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