Inspired to Ride
An Odyssey Across America
Genres
Overview
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. They will rely solely on their fitness, meticulously chosen gear and mental fortitude to get them to the finish. And to make it even more interesting, they’ll be self-supported – no crew, no follow vehicles and no prize money waiting at the end.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
2015-04-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
7.5
Juliana Buhring
Self
Mike Hall
Self
Jason Lane
Self
Ed Pickup
Self
Jesse Stauffer
Self
Brian Steele
Self
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