Ride the Divide documents the journey of a group of intrepid cyclists as they embark on a quest from Canada to Mexico. Inside you will find the film's trailer and all the premier information.
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"Ride the Divide is an inspiring journey about the world's toughest mountain bike race, which traverses over 2,700 miles along the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. The film weaves the story of the three characters' experiences with immense mountain beauty and small-town culture as they attempt to ride from Banff, Canada, to a small, dusty crossing on the Mexican border. The tests of endurance and the accomplished moments throughout Ride the Divide prompt us to reflect on our inner desires to live life to the fullest."
Ride The Divide embraces the inspiring stories of three of the racers who experience the immense mountain beauty and small-town culture as they attempt to pedal from Banff, Canada, to a small, dusty crossing on the Mexican border. There?s Mike, a 40-year-old family man who uses this challenge to chart a new course in life; Matthew, a leader in extreme endurance racing who?s competing for his fifth time; and Mary, the first female rider to race this route. As they set out, they will attempt to accomplish what very few have been able to. Over the course of a few weeks, they?ll attempt to climb over 200,000 vertical feet along the backbone of the Rocky Mountains. That?s the equivalent of ascending Mount Everest from sea level seven times.
They?ll experience mental breakdowns, treacherous snow, hellacious blisters, and total fatigue. Above all, they?ll race with no support ? at times in total isolation. The tests of endurance and the accomplished moments throughout Ride the Divide prompt us to reflect on our inner desires to live life to the fullest.
Ride The Divide made its debut at the Vail Film Festival and was named the best adventure film at the event. Outside Magazine proclaimed that ?The toughest bike race in the world is not in France,? after reviewing the film.
Here are the showing dates that have been established:
July 22 -- Brattleboro, VT (Hooker-Dunham Theatre, 7 p.m., $10 at door; presenting sponsor: Brattleboro Bicycle Shop)
July 23 -- Keene, NH (Redfern Arts Center, Keene State College, 7 p.m., $10 at door; presenting sponsor: Norm's Ski & Bike Shop)
July 25 -- Albany, NY (Spectrum8 Theatres, 7 p.m., $10 at door; presenting sponsor: Downtube Bike Shop)
July 26 -- Peterborough, NH (Peterborough Community Theatre, 7 p.m., $10 at door; presenting sponsor: Eastern Mountain Sports)
July 27 -- Salida, CO (SteamPlant Event Center, 7 p.m., $10 at door; presenting sponsor: Absolute Bikes)
July 28 -- Crested Butte, CO (Majestic Theatre, 8 p.m., $10 at door; presenting sponsor: The Alpineer)
July 29 -- Telluride, CO (Nugget Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $10 at door; presenting sponsor: Paragon Ski & Sport)
More information can be found at Ride the Divide.
