I like the Flying Scottsman - that chronicles the life of Graeme Obree.
BM
· 8 months ago
Even though not road movies, every roadie would appreciate the following movies for the bike-handling and amazing cinematography:
The Collective Roam Seasons
All by Canadian outfit "The Collective"
cyclingtips
· 8 months ago
can't believe I forgot the Flying Scottsman. I'll put that one in. Thanks Weiland
Michal
· 8 months ago
What about the movie that launched Nicole Kidman's career - BMX Bandits!
Haywarm
· 8 months ago
+1 for BMX bandits. Nicole with her curls!!
Mr T
· 8 months ago
Watched Breaking Away on Friday night. It's the 30th anniversary of it's release. I loved that film as a teen. I wanted a MASI like Dave's.... still do!
Brad
· 8 months ago
Interesting fact: the race footage from American Flyers was actually from the Coors Classic in the US. Melbourne's own Gary Trowell - a former Aussie title winner - actually features on the start line in the movie. Gary told me they would put the Hell of the West signage up for the movie shots while they were on the start line and then pull it down to reveal the Coors Classic signage and then let the riders start. Kevin Costner didn't actually race to my knowledge..
I'll throw another movie out there: 24 Solo. Follows Chris Eatough on his way to winning his 7th World 24-Hour Solo Title (same sponsors as Lance) except that the script writer didn't see Aussie Craig Gordon spoiling the party and forcing them to do lots of retrospective interviews while Craig's in his hospital bed after the race....
Mang
· 8 months ago
BM you hit the nail on the head there! Roam is the single greatest cinematographic effort ever produced in 30 minutes! I love it.
BM
· 8 months ago
24 solo is up there with the best, I agree. Makes you realise how soft we really are...
Joao
· 8 months ago
So many movies to see!!! Two movies that changed my cycling life were: - 24 Solo - 24 hours solo mtb - BMX - Bandids
Great list but I've only seen about three of them. In fact, I re-watched American Flyers the other night via Netflix. Gotta love Fast Eddie. I'd really like to see the Flying Scotsman.
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Mike
· 8 months ago
I have never seen any of these. I have some catching up to do!
Darrin
· 8 months ago
Another great flick is Canada's National Film Board's "Steve Bauer -Inside Out" follows Paris Nice during Steve's 91-92 season.
SeTh
· 8 months ago
BMX Bandits!! Seriously! Not only is it an Australian film,and pre-RAD, it is a Brian Trenchard-Smith film. You know, he is only like the most talented director to come out of your country. Dead-End Drive In and Turkey Shoot are pure Ausploitation gold.
David Rafferton
· 8 months ago
American Flyers- "Enough of this Sunday stroll, time to make it hurt a little!"
One of these day's I'll say that in a road race to the peleton. Just hope I can back up my bravado! LOL
I thought the Flying Scottsman was great. I also liked Breaking Away even though it wasn't very realistic. If only someone would make a Happy Gilmore type movie for cycling. I'd see it for sure!
Hayden Kerr
· 8 months ago
the interweb is great. movies like this are starting to get real legs
The one line I have used from American Flyers in a race and training is, when someone goes off the front early in the race, shout to fellow riders "let him go, he'll die in the hills".....
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The Collective
Roam
Seasons
All by Canadian outfit "The Collective"
Nicole with her curls!!
I'll throw another movie out there: 24 Solo. Follows Chris Eatough on his way to winning his 7th World 24-Hour Solo Title (same sponsors as Lance) except that the script writer didn't see Aussie Craig Gordon spoiling the party and forcing them to do lots of retrospective interviews while Craig's in his hospital bed after the race....
Roam is the single greatest cinematographic effort ever produced in 30 minutes! I love it.
Two movies that changed my cycling life were:
- 24 Solo - 24 hours solo mtb
- BMX - Bandids
And ET of course!!!
Great Blog, greetings from Portugal!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUTL3oKOCNw&feat...
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Seriously! Not only is it an Australian film,and pre-RAD, it is a Brian Trenchard-Smith film.
You know, he is only like the most talented director to come out of your country. Dead-End Drive In and Turkey Shoot are pure Ausploitation gold.
"Enough of this Sunday stroll, time to make it hurt a little!"
One of these day's I'll say that in a road race to the peleton. Just hope I can back up my bravado! LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw43-ftsk2U
http://vimeo.com/3933644
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdJsLGKF99o