The United States Forest Service is dedicated to protecting and preserving our national parks to ensure they remain intact for the enjoyment of current and future generations. But who decides how people should enjoy these forests? For years, mountain bicycle enthusiasts have pursued their passion, even when they’ve had to break the law. Building mountain bike trails in national parks is illegal, but mountain bikers have long been at a loss for adequate trails to ride. As a result, they illegally build trails and deal with the consequences later. “Pedal Driven: A Bikeumentary” tells the story of how these well-meaning mountain bikers and the United States Forest Service come together to meet their shared goal of making our forests a natural sanctuary for all to enjoy.

The answer to their differences came through the ultimate shared goal of sustaining the nation’s forests. To properly sustain these natural preserves, both groups needed to determine a compromise that would ensure the utilization of these lands in a way that would encourage their social benefit, environmental well-being, and economical success. When the mountain biking community began forming official organizations, the government was able to work with them to overcome their differences and create legal trails within national parks.

This “Bikeumentary” gives the viewer an unbiased look at two differing groups who were able to team up and accomplish a better outcome than either could have accomplished alone. “Pedal Driven” is an American success story and worth watching for its educational and entertainment value. The Dove Foundation awards this film the Dove seal of approval for ages 12 and older, due to some suggestive dancing and suggestive background songs with lyrics that are difficult to understand.