Inspired to Ride (2015)

Inspired to Ride: Directed by Mike Dion. With Mike Hall, Juliana Buhring, Jason Lane, Ed Pickup. 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.

“Mike Dion does an absolutely great job of inspiring you to want to ride your bike. I loved the movie Ride the Divide and was so excited to hear that he was doing another movie about a road bike race on the TransAm. Great movie, Iu0026#39;ve now watched it three times and it really does make me want to get out and do more riding. If you havenu0026#39;t seen it, you need to. It is well worth your time. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe movie (or documentary) not only shows the joys of bike riding and the amazing scenery of crossing the USA, but it takes the time to introduce you to the characters. These guys (and gals)are impressive! I enjoyed the humor in some of the characters they meet on the way as well. Itu0026#39;s not just about racing a bike, but itu0026#39;s about the joy of being out.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu0026quot;Why settle for a triple when you could have had a home run.u0026quot; This is a home run! Thank you Mike! Iu0026#39;m ready for the next one :)”