If you ride a bike this shit needs no explanation. Seriously, Monster Track is some legendary alleycat shit. It's like how elephants all go to the same place to die or something, bike messengers (and non-messengers) know that sometime in the winter, they must, for reasons unknown to outsiders, travel to NY and ride brakeless track bikes at neckbreak speed through hell, high water and murderous taxi cabs for nothing but glory. Sadly, in 2008, Monster Track outgrew itself and was cancelled. This video documents all aspects of the 2007 Monster Track extravaganza in all the filth and fury of its final year. Pop this shit in and watch as world infamous messenger Mike Dee takes you through the week of mayhem leading up to and through the main race. It's broken down into a couple of sections. First, of course, is the race footage pieced together with a bunch of handheld and helmet cams (including mad shots by Lucas Brunelle) featuring the classic Austin bridge skitch crash, some shredding through the streets, a crazy ass motherfucker on a pennyfarthing (Wikipedia that shit if you don't know rookie), and a whole bunch more. They also got a ton of interviews with riders hosted by Mike Dee and the always lovely Kym. Finally a whole segment by Mike Green and Chris Kim on Hal and Shino the 2007 world messenger track champion as they take on the snow, cabs and drunk antics of the NYC bike world. Scope this shit, it's the last hurrah of a legendary event that may never exist again. If you liked the Pedal and Mash DVDs, this shit is straight up your alley. Recommended.

reviewed by Newjack