Synopsis

Why is cycling and the bicycle back in fashion? ‘Bicycle’, directed by BAFTA winning director and keen cyclist Michael B. Clifford, tells the story of cycling in the land that invented the modern bicycle, its birth, decline and re-birth from Victorian origins to today. On the streets, more and more people are taking to their bikes and braving a transport infrastructure that has long forgotten self-propulsion on two wheels. Cycling in Britain, it would appear, has never been so popular. The film weaves bicycle design, sport and transport through the retelling of some iconic stories and features interviews with notable contributors Sir Dave Brailsford, Gary Fisher, Chris Boardman, Ned Boulting, Sir Chris Hoy, Tracy Moseley, Mike Burrows and many more, plus great archive, animation and music. ‘Bicycle’ is a humorous, lyrical and warm reflection on the bicycle and cycling within its place in the British national psyche. “Watching the wonderful Bicycle film was a great lesson in the history of the sport that has become my life and passion. I hope it can inspire more people to give cycling a go.“ Tracy Moseley World Enduro MTB Champion 2013 & 2014. “Lyrical, affectionate, beautiful. A hymn of praise to a humble wonder; the bicycle“ Ned Boulting, Broadcaster and Writer. “At a time when the bicycle is back in fashion, it is great to see a film about this beautiful machine coming out.” Chris Boardman MBE, Olympic Gold Medallist. “The bicycle has been central in my life even to the point where now I have my own brand of bikes. I am excited to see a documentary about the bicycle’s history and impact in Britain.” Sir Chris Hoy 6 x Olympic Champion. (Also available in 2 x 43 mins.)