Rajesh Magar (RJ) learned to ride a bike at 10 years old, getting lost in the streets of outer Kathmandu. He rode his first technical trails on a bike he made himself with scraps, including; a scooter spring for suspension and piece of plumbing. His riding earned him attention on the mountain and eventually brought him the opportunity to compete and provide for his family. He has gone on to become consecutive four time national champion in Nepal. RJ’s story is one of boundless dreaming and unstoppable determination, forged from junkyard scraps and tested on the rugged trails of the mighty Himalaya. Since its premiere, “RJ Ripper” has been featured at film festivals across North America, including 5Point, Fresh Coast and most recently Banff International Film Festivals.
Credits
Director: Joey Schusler
Co-Directors: Ben Page & Aidan Hailey
Producers: Mandil Pradhan & Joey Schusler
Cinematography: Joey Schusler & Ben Page
Editor: Aidan Haley
Assistant Editor: Ben Page
Sound Engineer: Keith White Audio
Art Direction: Good Fortune Collective
Motion Design: Shotgun Infinity
Colorist: Dylan Hageman
Location Support: H&I Adventures
Language Coordinator: Jessica DiCarlo
Nepali Translations: Mandil Pradhan, Richa Shakya, Yukta Bajracharya, Shristi Shrestha
Supported By: Yeti Cycles, Fox Shox, Outdoor Research, Enve Composites, Smith Optics, Clif Bar, Maxxis Tires, and H&I Adventures
Distributed By: BeAlive
Music:
“Big Om of Tibet” Tibetan Monks, Traditional
“Reshamm”, Nepathya
“Atmos VI”, A Winged Victory for the Sullen
“Taal Ko Pani”, Nepathya
“Daydream (feat. Ashwin Srinivasan)”, Nitin Sawhney
“Mountain Song”, Assaraimasko Dabdabhelio
“Mountain High”, Bipul Chettri