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Inspired to Ride streaming

2015 Movie United States Documentary 88 min
By: Mike Dion With: Juliana Buhring, Jesse Stauffer, Brian Steele, Ed Pickup, Jason Lane

On June 7, 2014, forty-five cyclists from around the world set out on the inaugural Trans Am Bike Race, following the famed TransAmerica Trail. Their mission is to cover 4,233 miles in one enormous stage race, 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 sleep. These racers will rely solely on their fitness, meticulously chosen gear and mental fortitude to get them to the finish. There are no support teams, no follow vehicles and no prize money waiting at the end. They will endure agonizing climbs in the Rockies, driving winds in the Great Plains and sawtooth switchbacks in the Appalachians all for a pat on the back, bragging rights and a cold beer when its all over. Some are out to win, while others are simply trying to finish. Ultimately, this is a story of the human spirit of these men and women making history and inspired to ride in the ride of a lifetime. The audience will experience their journey amidst the jaw-dropping beauty along the TransAmerica Trail with its varied landscapes, intriguing locals and found stories which dot this path of discovery.

Filmium rating
75%

Festival Achievements

International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2015
Selections:
IDFA Archive

Mood

Adventurous
Determined
Epic
Inspiring

Cast & Crew

Mike Dion
Jason Lane
Brian Steele
Jesse Stauffer
Ed Pickup
Juliana Buhring
Mike Hall
Adventurers
Cyclists
Documentary Filmmakers
Mike Dion (Director)

Cinematic Technique

Aerial
Handheld
Immersive
Interviews
On-The-Road Footage

Narrative Structure

Documentary

Pace

Dynamic
Fast-Paced
Moderate
Reflective
Steady
Varied

Style

Cinematic
Documentary
Immersive
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Endurance Challenge
Self-Supported Race

Characters

Cyclists
Riders

Ending

Endurance Victory
Personal Achievement

Historical Context

2014
Modern Endurance Sports

Key Plot Points

300 Miles Per Day
No Support Team
Solo Journey

Plot

Adventure
Competition
Long-Distance Cycling
Physical Endurance
Self-Discovery
Self-Sufficiency
Self-Supported Adventure
Transcontinental Race

Setting

Outdoor
Ten States
Transamerica Trail
Transcontinental
United States
Varied Landscapes

Shooting Location

United States

Theme

Adventure
Endurance
Personal Challenge
Personal Growth
Self-Discovery
Self-Reliance

Genre

Adventure
Documentary
Sports

Audiences

Adventure Lovers
Adventure Seekers
Cycling Enthusiasts
Documentary Fans
Documentary Lovers
Documentary Viewers
Sports Enthusiasts

Titles

Inspired To Ride

Release Year

2015
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