Joe Breeze is a pioneering figure in the history of mountain biking, often regarded as one of the sport’s founding fathers. In the 1970s, he was instrumental in transforming the klunker bikes of Marin County, California, into purpose-built mountain bikes, crafting the first-ever modern mountain bike frame in 1977.
His innovations and passion laid the foundation for the sport’s explosive growth, and his commitment to cycling continues through advocacy and design, leaving an enduring legacy in both mountain biking and sustainable transportation.
