RAD wasn't just a BMX movie—it was a defining moment for an entire generation. In this exclusive guest post, Bill Allen, the actor behind Cru Jones, reflects on how the 1986 cult classic inspired kids to dream big, embrace adventure, and believe that heart matters more than the odds. From neighborhood dirt jumps to BMX tracks around the world, discover why RAD continues to resonate nearly four decades later and why its legacy is still riding strong.

Maybe this week, as we mourn the loss of people we never actually met but somehow always knew, we can take a moment to pass something on—a story, a song, a game, a movie, a TV show—because as more and more of our generation’s icons leave us, we’re the ones left holding the stories. Let’s not let them fade.