Until the Wheels Come Off | A Family Odyssey Through RAAM

HE WAS THEIR INSPIRATION. THEY WERE HIS SUPPORT.

Until the Wheels Come Off

A FAMILY ODYSSEY AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST BIKE RACE

TRAILER

HE WAS THEIR INSPIRATION. THEY WERE HIS SUPPORT.

Until the Wheels Come Off

A FAMILY ODYSSEY AGAINST THE BACKDROP
OF THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST BIKE RACE

TRAILER

About the Film

To raise funds for cancer research, cyclist John Tarlton enters one of the most grueling ultra-endurance events in the world: Race Across America (RAAM). Riders travel almost non-stop from coast to coast—through searing desert and over mountain ranges—in a brutally taxing challenge, 30% longer than the Tour de France and accomplished in half the time. With his family and friends serving as support crew, together they embark on a 12-day odyssey that puts all of their limits to the test.

Meet the Cast

John Tarlton

Extreme Athlete, Film Subject

John Tarlton is an avid endurance athlete who competes in extreme sports to raise money and awareness for cancer research at the Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI). A gifted athlete whose collegiate sport was cycling, Tarlton leverages this passion for health by using his athletic ability to help others. To date, he has participated in six endurance cycling events and donated 100% of the funds raised to SCI.

Tarlton began with double centuries before graduating to 500-mile rides, and eventually the Everest of cycling: Race Across America. In addition to his first showing at RAAM in 2014, he has raised funds for SCI through the Ironman Tahoe, Tahoe Midnight Express, Lake Tahoe 72 Mile Ultra Marathon, Santa Barbara 100, and Race Across the West. Tarlton is also the founder and chairman of the board of directors for Team Tarlton—a non-profit focused on health, wellness, and educational initiatives—and a Menlo Park real estate executive.

The Tarlton Family

For the 2019 RAAM, John’s family comes along for the ride of a lifetime: his wife Jenny Dearborn (pictured with John), their oldest son Jack and younger son Cooke, and daughter Cloe.

Meet the Filmmakers

Jenny Dearborn

Producer

Jenny Dearborn is a leading Silicon Valley HR executive, social justice advocate, and champion for equality and diversity. As John’s wife, she is also his biggest fan, cheering him on from the sidelines while capturing every moment of his epic journey in Until the Wheels Come Off.

Matt Dearborn

Producer

Matt Dearborn is an Emmy Award-nominated television producer, writer, and director. He is known for creating “Even Stevens,” for which he received 3 consecutive Emmy nominations for “Outstanding Children’s Series,” and has also written over 100 produced episodes of television including “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “The Secret World of Alex Mack.” In 2001, Even Stevens won the BAFTA Award for “Outstanding International Children’s series.”

Rick Weis

Producer, Editor

Rick Weis is a longtime documentary editor whose storytelling ability and eye for unique visual branding began with working alongside legendary documentary filmmakers David Wolper and Robert Guenette on a CNN historical epic. His scripted credits include renowned comedy and drama hits such as “Entourage” and “The Office,” where his production background and documentary experience informed dynamic conceptual approaches to storytelling.