INSPIRED TO RIDE An adventure cycling documentary coming to Columbus on February 2 @inspiredtoride @yaybikes
“Inspired to Ride,” a stunning
documentary about the inaugural TransAm Bike Race held in 2014 on the
TransAmerica Trail, will screen at the Drexel Theatre in Columbus on Tuesday, February
2 at 7 p.m.
The
event is sponsored by Yay Bikes!
“Inspired to Ride” is
the followup film from the creators of the wildly popular and award-winning
film “Ride the Divide,” as well as
their second film, “Reveal the Path.”
On June 7, 2014, forty-five cyclists from around the world set
out on the inaugural TransAm Bike Race, a 4,233-mile cross-country,
self-supported race from Astoria, OR, to Yorktown, VA. The route roughly
follows the TransAmerica Trail as created by the Adventure Cycling Association,
traversing through ten states in a transcontinental adventure of epic
proportions.
“Inspired to Ride”
follows closely the journey of a handful of these cyclists as they prepare,
compete and experience what riding 300 miles a day feels like with only a few
hours of sleep each night. They will rely solely on their fitness, meticulously
chosen gear and mental fortitude to get them to the finish. And to make it even
more interesting, they will be entirely self-supported – no crew, no follow
vehicles and no prize money waiting at the end.
These athletes will endure agonizing climbs iin the Rockies,
driving winds in the Great Plains and sawtooth switchbacks in the Appalachians
all for a pat on the back, potential bragging rights and a cold beer when it’s
over. Some are out to make history and set records, while others are simply
trying to finish.
The filmmakers used the latest technology to give the audience
an incredibly immersive experience while these cyclists speed along the TransAmerica
Trail, revealing its varied landscapes, intriguing locals and captivating
stories which dot this path to discovery.
Advance tickets to the screening are $12 at www.imathlete.com/events/inspiredtoride. The Drexel Theatre is located at 2254 E. Main St. in
Columbus.
According to Yay Bikes!, few activities suggest harmony with the world
like riding a bicycle. Bicycling for transportation ameliorates the poor
health, environmental degradation, oil dependency and financial strain
associated with automobile travel and facilitates community between cyclists,
their neighbors and their environment. Yay Bikes! offers programs and services
that promote bicycling as a means to a more fulfilling life, and works to
increase trips by bicycle and reduce bicycle crashes in the Central Ohio area
and beyond. For more information, go to www.yaybikes.com.
To view the trailer or for more information about the film, go
to www.inspiredtoride.it.
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