As you already know, I love the film “Reveal the Path” and provided a full review of the Austin premier when I attended it in June.  The DVD’s are now available for purchase so anyone who wasn’t able to see it in theatres can experience all the goodness this film has to offer….in the comfort of their own home.

If you know me, then you know that I would not promote a product unless I totally believe in it…and I love this film (and the man behind it, Mike Dion) so much that I’ve also signed up to be an affiliate for the DVD distribution as well.  Mike and his crew have promoted their previous films through other distribution methods, but for this one they wanted to “take it directly to the people” and are marketing it through affiliates.

I needed to see this movie again, and I also needed the rest of my Family and Loving the Bike friends to see it as well.  So we held a screening party for it last Friday and experienced it together.  Unfortunately would couldn’t have the entire worldwide Loving the Bike Army join us, but it was nice to have some of our nearby friends take part in this.

I’ve already reviewed this “visually stunning adventure by bike” film so I won’t get into the details this time, but I will tell you about the incredible experience that took place following the screening.

When it was finished, the group of us all sat around together and talked about life, living, and what it means to experience the World.  Of course, the topic of bikes came up a few times….but overall it was a serene and peaceful discussion on what matters most in life.  You see, Reveal the Path might be about four guys who ride their bikes in several worldly locations….but more than anything its a film that will make you think.  It will open your soul, and bring out your inner passion and adventurous spirit.

I’d like to thank Bike2Power for sponsoring our screening…..we used their donation for popcorn, ice cream, and strawberries for our guests.  Of course a big thank you goes out to Mike Dion and everyone at Reveal the Path.  I highly recommend you grab a DVD copy for yourself….this is a film you’ll want to watch over and over again.

Explore.Dream.Discover

On June 12, Reveal the Path makes its way to Austin and into the Alamo Drafthouse for a screening of this “visually stunning adventure by bike”.  Oh, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away.  If you’re not located in or around Austin, the Reveal the Path Movie is holding premiers in many other cities this June and July as well.  Have a look at their list of upcoming screenings at http://revealthepath.com/screenings.

Reveal the Path explores the world’s playgrounds in Europe’s snow capped mountains, Scotland’s lush valleys, Alaska’s rugged coastal beaches and Morocco’s high desert landscapes. Ride along and get lost in the wonders of the world… Meet the locals living modest yet seemingly fulfilling lives, leading us to question what it means to live an inspired life – however humble or extravagant.

Reveal the Path was filmed across four continents and features two legends from the world’s toughest mountain bike race, the Tour Divide.  Seeing as this film is from the makers of “Ride the Divide” it only makes sense to include race legends Matthew Lee and Kurt Refsnider.

Amazing and inspirational cycling movies like this one unfortunately don’t make it to theatres as often as they should, so you won’t want to miss this special screening of Reveal the Path.  Tickets are available online at the price of $12.50…but we just happen to have two to give away.  Yep, the film’s director, Mike Dion, personally granted us a couple to give out…but even if you don’t win, I hope to see you there.

Reveal the Path Austin Premier:

Tuesday, June 12 2012
6:30PM
Run Time: 75 Minutes
Tickets: $12.50 each
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar (1120 S Lamar Blvd)

Reveal the Path After-Party by Bicycle Sport Shop

Bicycle Sport Shop is hosting a Reveal the Path After-Party at Toasties Sub Shop on South Lamar…and everyone attending the premier is invited.  You can RSVP for this event by heading over to the Bicycle Sport Shop site.

Enter to Win Tickets:

Congratulations to Joseph M. de Leon who wins two tickets to Reveal the Path.  Thanks to all who entered and I hope you’ll still get tickets of your own and join us at the premier next Tuesday night.  See you there.

We’ll make this one as simple as possible.  Just leave a comment letting us know why you think cycling movies rock and you’re in to win.  Contest closes at Noon EST on Friday and we’ll announce the winner soon after.

My cycling librarian friend, Krissy is here today to talk about a cycling movie called Ride the Divide.  This is the first one she’s reviewing for us and Krissy will be back again in the future to let us know her opinion on other cycling movies as well.  Krissy is a Library Director who has a strong passion for cycling, and is pretty much an all-around super nice person.  Check out what she has to say about Ride the Divide.

Oh, and also ENTER TO WIN your own copy of Ride the Divide….See bottom of post.

Ride the Divide Movie Review

By Krissy Nelson

Ernest Hemingway once said, “It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them.”  There is nothing like watching a quote come to life the way this one does in the documentary, Ride the Divide.  Ride the Divide sheds light on a race that many people know little or nothing about.  Considered to be an “underground race,” the Tour Divide begins in Banff, AB, Canada and spans 2,700 miles crossing the Continental Divide of the Rocky Mountains down to Antelope Wells, NM, USA at the Mexican border.  It is a completely self-supported race.

Ride the Divide begins with some introductions to the cast of “everyday people” who have signed up to race the epic route and right away I was sucked into the personal stories of each.  Mike Dion, a husband and father of two, seems to be on a quest to find himself, Mary Metcalf-Collier is the first woman to attempt to complete the entire race, and Matthew Lee, a five time veteran to the race, has a baby on the way.  The three along with many others are tested with over 200,000 feet of total climbing, the harsh elements of snow and insane terrain, physical injuries, grizzly bears, and the true meaning of being alone.

In all honesty, I first wanted to see this film because I am a cyclist and my interest in the sport always compels me to want to see movies and documentaries about something I am passionate about.  That being said, within the first half hour of the film, I didn’t care much about the riding aspect anymore; I was lost in the stories and courage of each of these riders, and I think that is exactly what the makers of Ride the Divide wanted to depict.  The scenery is beautiful, and the small towns that the route passes through are full of their own characters too, but it was the experience of each of the individuals that pulled me into the documentary.

Ride the Divide is a film that has something for everyone.  It will pull at your heart strings, make you laugh, inspire you, and keep you on the edge of your seat as you get a roadside view of what it takes to be part of the most challenging race anyone could ever put themselves through.  This is a film that you will want to watch again and again…..and you’ll want to tell everyone you know to see it too!

I give this cycling movie 4.5 wheels:

*Special thanks need to go out to Mike Dion, Executive Producer of Ride the Divide as well as participant in the Tour Divide.  Mike was kind enough to send me the movie to watch and several other Ride the Divide goodies.  Thank you for creating this film and for being an inspiration to me.  Looking forward to seeing more from you in the future…

Ride the Divide Movie Website: http://www.ridethedividemovie.com

Twitter: @RidetheDivide

For more information on the Tour Divide: http://tourdivide.org

Enter to WIN:

The good folks at Ride the Divide are giving away 3 copies of their DVD to our readers.  Please leave a comment telling us why you should be the one who gets a copy.  Entries accepted until Thursday at Noon EST.

The Contest is now Closed.  Congratulations to JDKIMPLE, STACYBEARD, and REDDDESIGN who each receive a copy of the Ride the Divide DVD. Enjoy.