Lucas Brunelle

Lucas Brunelle is an American videographer of bicycle stunts and races. He was born in Martha's Vineyard.

Lucas Brunelle
Lucas Brunelle with helmet cameras
Born(1971-08-03)August 3, 1971
Boston
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBicycle videographer

Early life and bicycling

Lucas Brunelle was raised on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts where he attended Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. He began his bicycle career riding BMX bikes at 15 years old. He is a veteran cyclist, traveling extensively to attend alleycat races around the world. He is also well known for his YouTube channel, where he publishes videos detailing his rides, races, and thoughts on cycling.

From 1990 he attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst

He has couriered, had his own small business, and messaged for his clients.[1][2]

Videography and advocacy

Brunelle's videos have been featured in the Bicycle Film Festival,[3][4] the International Cycling Film Festival and are made available online. Many bicycle forums regularly link to his newest films.

Brunelle has participated in several Critical Mass events in the Boston area. Some of the stunts he has been involved in include a bicycle-drawn carriage for a wedding[5] and parading a live band through the streets of downtown on a 1000 lb bicycle supported stage.[6]

Controversy

Brunelle is known for his dangerous riding style, which has led to some tension with other riders, and with authorities

In November 2014, Brunelle was involved in a traffic accident on Tremont Street near Boston Common. While running a red light, he struck a pedestrian, causing injury. He was then involved in an altercation with a taxi driver immediately following the incident with the pedestrian. Brunelle hailed the taxi driver for help, and the driver then physically attacked Brunelle, and attempted to run the cyclist over when Brunelle stood in front of the cab to prevent the driver from fleeing the scene. [7]

References
  1. Woodland, Rosee (30 July 2007). "Interview: Lucas Brunelle - street racer, film maker". BikeRadar. Archived from the original on 4 July 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
  2. Interview With a Daredevil Archived 2015-01-21 at the Wayback Machine, Bicycling magazine
  3. Beifuss, John (May 29, 2009), Film festival a 'happening' for bicycle movement, retrieved June 14, 2010
  4. BikeRadar (October 11, 2007), Bicycle Film Festival in London Oct. 17-21, retrieved June 14, 2010
  5. Palmer, Elaine (Winter 2002), "Bill Reyelt's Wedding" (PDF), Mass Cyclist, retrieved June 14, 2010
  6. Diaz, Johnny (August 4, 2002), "Wheel Fun or a Wheel Pain", The Boston Globe, retrieved June 14, 2010
  7. Schworm, Peter. "Globe Staff". Boston Globe. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
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