Cycle path supporters ‘gear up’ for pedal-powered cinema

A film about cycling, powered by pedaling cyclists, is a treat in store for cycling fans, and part of a not-to-be-missed event for those wanting to know more about the progress of the proposed Thame to Haddenham bike path.

Haddenham in Transition is bringing bicycle powered cinema to St Mary the Virgin Church, Haddenham, on Saturday, January 17, to show the film, Bicycle The Film, a 90 minute documentary which asks the question, why is cycling and the bicycle back in fashion?

Tickets on the door will cost £3 for adults, £1 per child – FREE if you arrive by Bike! Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm introduction and update on the proposed Thame to Haddenham Bike path by Peter Challis of Sustrans. The film will start at 7.30, pedal powered by members of the audience! The film showing is sponsored by Sustrans and powered by Electric Pedals.

Bicycle The film, which is directed by BAFTA winning director and keen cyclist, Michael B.Clifford, tells the story of cycling in the land that invented the modern bicycle, it’s birth, decline and re birth from Victorian origins to today. The film weaves bicycle design, sport and transport through the retelling of some iconic stories, and features interviews with notable contributors, Sir Dave Brailsford, Gary Fisher, Chris Boardman, Ned Boulting, Sir Chris Hoy, Tracy Moseley, Mike Burrows and many more plus great archive, animation and music.

Bicycle is a humorous, lyrical and warm reflection on the bicycle and cycling, and its place in the British national psyche.