Virtual Film Festival
Local cycling
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This video from 1979 shows Stevenage the way it was and how useful |
Running time 0:56 |
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Emitremmus Desrever is the local CyclingUK Stevenage groups celebration of the end of summertime and the route is essentially the reverse of the middle-distance Start of summertime route. In addition to this, from 2011 they also offer a shorter "Lite" version of the Emitremmus. |
Running time 7:09 |
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Tour of the Cornfields an off-road sportive, run since 2006. The event covers around 100km of byways, bridleways and lanes from the National Trust’s Wimpole Hall. The ride is now a classic with a low-key approach appreciated by the select few who ride it. |
Running time 4:04 |
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A local bike park with a variety of off road trails and coaching in the forest near Old Warden. |
Running time 10:03 |
Practical information
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Tips to get your bike in shape |
A video created by CyclingUK |
Running time 3:40 |
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Cycle safety (junctions) |
A safety video created by CyclingUK |
Running time 4:15 |
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Find out where to report those pesky potholes |
Running time 0:44 |
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Yoga for cyclists |
Good relaxation and stretches for cyclists from CyclingUK |
Running time 57:22 |
Classics
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Cyclists Special |
Cycling nostalgia from British Transport Films |
Running time 15:27 |
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The Flying Scotsman |
A feature film based on world record holder Graham Obree |
Running time 2:52:00 |
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A boy, a girl and a bike |
A Boy, a Girl and a Bike is a 1949 British romantic comedy film. Young couple Sue (Honor Blackman) and Sam (Patrick Holt) are members of a Yorkshire cycling club, the ‘Wakeford Wheelers’. Romantic complications ensue when wealthy David (John McCallum) becomes smitten with Sue, and joins the club to pursue her, much to Sam's dismay. |
Running time 1:27:24 |
Fun stuff
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Martyn Ashton – Roadbike Party |
The things you can do with a road bike |
Running time 5:20 |
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Jet bicycle |
Creative craziness |
Running time 2:30 |
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Penny farthing racers |
British cyclist Mark Beaumont broke the British record for the longest distance ridden on a Penny Farthing in one hour but missed out on the world record. |
Running time 8:42 |
Inspiration
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The Tour de France explained |
An animated history and explanation of all you need to know about the Tour de France. One of the greatest sporting spectacles in the world. |
Running time 10:21 |
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The Transcontinental Race is in its 6th year, the event is a gruelling, unsupported race designed for the ultra-endurance specialists. |
Running time 6:33 |
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The oldest racer |
The title gives you a hint! Mick Ives became the first pensioner to complete the Tour de France route in 2005. |
Running time 5:10 |