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Bicycle Dreams (2010)

Jure Robic , Bob Breedlove , Stephen Auerbach  |  NR |  DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jure Robic, Bob Breedlove, Chris MacDonald, Catharina Berge, Marko Baloh
  • Directors: Stephen Auerbach
  • Format: NTSC, Color, Widescreen
  • Region: All Regions
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Auerfilms
  • Run Time: 108 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B002KJAIG0
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,543 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Bicycle Dreams is the powerful true story of the Race Across America, a 3000-mile bicycle race that challenges riders to cross the country in just ten days. They must overcome searing desert heat, agonizing mountain climbs, and endless stretches of open road, all while battling extreme exhaustion and sleep deprivation. But what begins as the adventure of a lifetime is transformed in an instant when tragedy strikes the race. These voyagers discover what is truly at stake as they pedal on, praying for the deliverance only the finish line can bring. By journey's end, some are saved, others are lost, but all learn that the fuel that takes a soul toward its own true destiny is desire.

Bicycle Dreams has won 17 major awards, including Best Documentary at the Las Vegas, Yosemite, Lake Arrowhead, Grand Rapids, Red Rock, Breckinridge, Tiburon, and Moscow Film festivals. For more on the film, including a trailer, photos, and reviews, visit www.bicycledreamsmovie.com

Also available now is the Bicycle Dreams/Race Across America 2-Pack, which includes director Stephen Auerbach's first cycling film, Race Across America. Check out www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045EJLZW for details.

These movies are your ticket to the front of the breakaway, so clip on your pedals, grab some popcorn and get ready for the show! What the critics are saying:

"Bicycle Dreams is a beautiful film that probes deeply into the sport's heart of darkness, offering an inspiring glimpse at the high price of glory." --USA Today

"Bicycle Dreams is a truly gripping film, with more drama in 8 days than an entire Tour De France. Bicycle Dreams is riveting, possibly because it's less about bikes and more about people. It's a fierce human drama with bikes simply and literally being the vehicles for hope, pain, disillusionment, despair, and dreams. An impressive, inspirational film." --CinemaTalk

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A monument to the immortal words, "I can!" September 9, 2009
What is it about bicycles that make a certain brand of men and women strive to do what other people only dream about?

Auerbach's movie gives an up-close and personal view of what drives the cyclists who pedal across deserts, mountain ranges and plains coast-to-coast in the Race Across America.

You feel their pain and personal struggles, you cry over their tragedies and you share their exhilaration when they finish. You hear in their own words what makes them push themselves beyond normal human limits.

By the end, you'll know the answer to the question: What do you call the last cyclist to cross the RAAM finish line?

A winner.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Intestinal Fortitude at it's Finest September 8, 2009
By DonJuan
I'm writing with prejudice, I am a cyclist. Never have I witnessed such a crystal clear depiction of what it feels like to spend hours on the bike. I am awed by Auerbach's prospective, he made you feel as if you were there with the RAAM competitors. You felt their pleasure and pain. You understood why they were doing this. This documentary made sense of what could easily be misconstrued as a ridiculous attempt for recognition. It is doubtful that RAAM soloist finishers will ever become famous, but they will have a sense of satisfaction few others will ever achieve.

"I have reason to believe the grass might be a little greener
on the other side" - Bob Schneider
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5.0 out of 5 stars "The rawest form of desire is just wanting to survive." September 5, 2009
I learned about Bicycle Dreams from a post on a cycling forum, so when I bought the movie I thought it was going to be a "cyclist's" film, focusing on the details of RAAM, the bikes, and the technicalities of the race. But it isn't so much about RAAM as it is about the people involved in the race - who they are and why they do this amazing event. Endurance athletes (especially ultra-endurance athletes) are a special group, and the athletes featured in the film are all likeable, easy to watch and, without exception, inspiring in their dedication and toughness. I've watched this film more times than I can remember, and with each viewing I find it more engrossing and entertaining. Whether you're a cyclist, an endurance athlete, or just fascinated by people who want achieve far beyond what is considered normal, you'll love Bicycle Dreams. It is well worth watching, again and again.

"At the end of your life if people say you were kind, that is enough." - Dr. Bob Breedlove
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
Good movie about cycling and what these cyclist go through mentally and physically during a trip across America. Some sad parts as well but overall a pretty good movie.
Published 1 month ago by B. Ross
3.0 out of 5 stars Meh, not amazing
i would suggest getting hell on wheels for a good bicycle documentary. this one was a bit slow and i never really got into it.
Published 2 months ago by Reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars For all Bicyclist - a must have!
We are avid Bicyclist and have ridden from Pittsburgh to Washington on the Allegheny trail and the C&O Trail. We thought 335 miles was impressive... Read more
Published 2 months ago by bikegal
5.0 out of 5 stars Bicycle Dreams
One of the most moving films, of it's kind, that I have ever seen.
How would One ever know what it would be like, to participate, in an endeavor like The RAAM? Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kevin McCann
5.0 out of 5 stars Unreal movie!!
Awesome movie for the sports enthusiasts! Want to see people push themselves past human limits, this is the documentary to get!!!
Published 2 months ago by David Mathews
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Awesome...
Two words...simply awesome! Endurance athletes are a special group of individuals. It doesn't matter if you're an ultra marathon runner, an Ironman, or a cyclist, you'll enjoy... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rob
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Endurance Sports Story
Recommended to anyone into endurance sports. And even some who are not. Great story about pushing the limits. Incredible what these people put themselves through.
Published 3 months ago by Brian P. Schwind
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for Cyclists and Others
Bicycle Dreams is an amazing documentary that has won a number of awards. The soundtrack is awesome, the story-line compelling, the character depth engaging, and the scenery... Read more
Published 3 months ago by G. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars A Movie to make you Dream!
I went to this movie with a group of friends, all bikers and marathon runners. We were totally in awe at the strength and perseverance of the individuals that do the RAAM. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. Beard
5.0 out of 5 stars Good flick
I enjoyed this film about a remarkable endurance cyclist. A great RAAM winner many times over. Sadly, no longer with us.
Published 3 months ago by George M. Straznitskas
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