This film provides a penetrating view inside the world of bicycle racing. The colour and excitement of the sport are experienced as the camera follows a race from the exhilarating start to the pressure and frustration of the finish. Dramatic camera angles and comments by the racers involve the audience in strategy and techniques. There is appealing action for the non-bicycler as well as the seasoned racer.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011271
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Competition (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Motivation (Psychology)
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Bicycle racing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cycling
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cyclists
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Psychological aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)