The Bicycle Film Festival was billed as a celebration of cycling through film.
But while the four films all featured bikes, it was more a celebration of something much simpler: adventure.
The first was Fix The Iceland, about two friends who decided to ride across the country. The scenery and sharp editing made for an entertaining if brief watch.
Lucas Brunelle Goes To Africa, about a group of daredevil cyclist from the US followed. It failed to inspire and instead was more like an episode of Jackass with them bragging about cycling the wrong way through busy cities.
Next, the fantastic The Coldest March was made by two friends who cycled John O’ Groats to Lands End in three days in the most awful weather. Battling the driving rain/sleet/snow and bitter wind were something all in the audience could relate to.
Finally was the equally entertaining Melons, Trucks And Angry Dogs about another two friends who cycled from London to Istanbul in two weeks.
The night was rounded off with Brighton student Julian Sayarer talking about his record breaking ride around the world.
The inspiring selection of adventure films was all about young people asking themselves ‘why not?’ With the festival continuing today and tomorrow you should ask yourself the same.
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