LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Bike Tahoe, a local nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization, announces the winners of its inaugural 2025 Bike Tahoe Film Fest. Local filmmakers submitted their short-form videos in four categories: Bike Park, Next Gen, Awe-Inspiring Beauty and Extreme Adventure.

Then, a panel of judges in the fields of television, marketing, media, coaching and bike advocacy each viewed the submissions and scored them based on Creativity, Emotion/Engagement, Visual Quality, Relevance to Category, and Spirit of the Festival.

The winners of the 2025 Bike Tahoe Film Fest are:

Bike Park Category: “Paddy Takes Tahoe” by Patrick Giardina II. A story about Paddy ripping in the park, on the BMX track and at the Tahoe Games.

Next Gen Category: “Homework” by Tobin Grey. A short, fun little video that shows what being a Tahoe kid is all about.

Awe-inspiring Category: “Epic Flume Trail” by Richard Matera. A story about introducing the Flume Trail to a visiting friend from South Africa.

Extreme Adventure Category: “The Ultimate One Day Mountain Bike Challenge” by Dan Thour. A story about a 24 hour mountain bike ride around the Lake’s trails to raise dollars for cancer research. To view the video finalists, go to: https://bit.ly/4oP4Yih

“We are delighted with the initial interest in the Bike Film Fest and look forward to building the event in the 2026 Film Fest,” said Bike Tahoe’s Ty Polastri.

Polastri extends a special thank you to all the filmmakers submitting their entries and to the supporting sponsors Lake Tahoe TV, The Tahoe Games, and all the judges who helped make this event possible.

During the winter months, filmmakers can review their videos for editing and submission in the spring of 2026.