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<\/a>Barbur, who still vividly recalls the 2000 incident, was given a new lease on life and was inspired to start the Bicycle Film Festival \u2014 which frequently goes by the catchy acronym of BFF.<\/p>\n
In 2001, with a desire to meld his love of cycling with music, film and other art forms, Barbur established the first BFF in the same city of his awful incident. In the years since, the event has sprinted at a monumental pace. Today, it\u2019s held in 60 cities across the globe.<\/p>\n
\u201cI really wanted something positive to come of my experience, and that\u2019s how this all got started,\u201d said Barbur, a northern California native who continues to reside in the Big Apple.<\/p>\n
Holding the title of founding festival director, Barbur has played a pivotal role in forging relationships with organizers across the globe interested in showcasing cycling-themed films and accompanying events. Nearly half of this year\u2019s BFF venues are outside the U.S.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is really about a true grassroots spirit,\u201d Barbur said. \u201cThere are more than 300 people who have helped make this grow as rapidly as it has.\u201d<\/p>\n
Locally, Dayna Crozier, editor of the Urbanist Guide publication, has been instrumental in planning the specific BFF activities in San Diego. Several organizations \u2014 including bicycle advocacy organization BikeSD \u2014 are lending their support.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m really serious about bringing cool stuff like this film festival to San Diego,\u201d Crozier said. \u201cThere are times where we get bypassed, so I was really happy to make this a reality here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Specific films and activities vary from one city to the next.<\/p>\n
Festivities in San Diego kick off at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 with a free photo exhibition near El Cajon Boulevard. and 30th Steet. An after party will be held at 8 p.m. at Live Wire, 2103 El Cajon Blvd.<\/p>\n
The program resumes at noon on Saturday, March 1 with a BFF release party at Tiger!Tiger!, 3025 El Cajon Blvd. The release party will include beer samplings from their in-house brewery, Automatic Brewing Co.<\/p>\n
The cornerstone of the event \u2014 the film screenings themselves \u2014 will be showcased during three separate programs.<\/p>\n
In all, nearly 30 films will be screened throughout the evening. All films will be shown at Balboa Park\u2019s Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado.<\/p>\n
The first program, starting at 4 p.m., entails a showing of the film, \u201cThe Way I Roll.\u201d The second program at 6 p.m. is comprised of cinematic shorts, and the final program of the evening at 8 p.m. consists of urban bike shorts.<\/p>\n
Crozier said she is excited by the momentum that has built up in the 13 years since BFF was first established across the globe.<\/p>\n
\u201cBike culture back then wasn\u2019t even close to what it is today,\u201d she said. \u201cPeople are starting to take notice, and that is evident by the changes in urban planning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Barbur agrees with Crozier\u2019s assessment, and said he is pleased with the many paths BFF has taken since its inception.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal is to have a positive impact in people\u2019s lives in some way,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to know you\u2019ve been able to put a smile on someone\u2019s face.\u201d<\/p>\n
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AT A GLANCE
\nWHAT: San Diego Bicycle Film Festival
\nWHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28; noon Saturday, March 1
\nWHERE: various locations, including Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado
\nINFORMATION: full itinerary at bicyclefilmfestival.com\/city\/san-diego\/<\/p>\n
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