Whats with all the nostalgia for amateur hour, grainy footage, and cheesy narration that seems to plague the road cycling documentary scene? Cant anyone produce a decent, high-production-value film that captures the essence of our sport without resorting to clichés and cringe-worthy moments?
Im sick of watching the same old footage of Coppi and Merckx, or listening to some wannabe philosopher wax poetic about the soul of cycling. Where are the documentaries that dive deep into the science and technology behind modern road racing? Where are the films that explore the struggles and triumphs of professional cyclists beyond the tired overcoming adversity narrative?
And dont even get me started on the endless parade of inspirational stories about recreational cyclists riding across continents or climbing Everest on two wheels. Who cares? Thats not what road cycling is about.
So, what are the best road cycling documentaries and films that actually get it right? The ones that showcase the speed, strategy, and sheer athleticism of our sport without resorting to sentimental nostalgia or shallow inspiration ****?
Im sick of watching the same old footage of Coppi and Merckx, or listening to some wannabe philosopher wax poetic about the soul of cycling. Where are the documentaries that dive deep into the science and technology behind modern road racing? Where are the films that explore the struggles and triumphs of professional cyclists beyond the tired overcoming adversity narrative?
And dont even get me started on the endless parade of inspirational stories about recreational cyclists riding across continents or climbing Everest on two wheels. Who cares? Thats not what road cycling is about.
So, what are the best road cycling documentaries and films that actually get it right? The ones that showcase the speed, strategy, and sheer athleticism of our sport without resorting to sentimental nostalgia or shallow inspiration ****?