Ride the Divide (2010)

The Age of Commercialism

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Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Crappy film

This was one of the most colorful, humorous and informative documentaries I have ever had the pleasure to watch. You'll have the pleasure of meeting almost everyone that participated in the journey first-hand. You'll love the story, you'll love the film. I have had the pleasure of meeting Mike, the director, to ask him questions about the film. He was verbose about the questions I asked about the film and he was glad to answer them. This is a great film that the entire family can enjoy - even the youngsters. I plan on doing the divide some day - and I'll be sure to film it for the crew so they can laugh at me :)Enjoy!

Excellent film. I bought it on a whim after seeing the trailer, not really expecting it to be such a great piece. After I started it, I at first I thought it plunged in too fast with too little introduction to the ride and the race, but as it played out, I saw that the characters had the space to develop during the ride. There was a real connection, and I found myself really rooting for the characters. Have I any criticism? No, none that I can really think of. It was weighted about right for me. It was paced beautifully. There was No forced narrative, no melodrama, just people in the landscape, doing their best. What all the best stories are about. Of course, I'm a cyclist, so I might be a touch biased, but I think even if you're not a cyclist, the scenery is breathtaking, and the human stories so engaging it will keep you with them all the way.

This is an inspiring, emotional and funny documentary. See it whether you like biking or not. Beautiful scenery, drama. No villains. No corporate scandals. No Michael Moore finger pointing. No artificially contrived tension. These are the least competitive "racers" you will ever see. They would rather wait for their friends to catch up than just pad their leads. Just finishing the 2700 mile race - or even doing one 100 mile day for the rest of us - is a triumph. This movie will inspire you to try things you have never tried, and to do things you did not think you could accomplish. Finally a documentary that truly shows how ordinary people can do ordinary things, and are capable of pushing themselves far past what they thought was their limit.

Viewed this film at the premier in Vail, and I must say that it is fantastic. The film made the audience laugh, cry and cringe. The cinematography was amazing, and of course mother nature did help make it that way. The film encompassed the good and bads of mountain biking 2700 miles without a sag wagon. The initial 'Why?' questions were soon vanquished as you are presented with the hardships and soul finding experiences that are their day to day basis. Somewhere in there, you realize the fact that this technically is a race, with a winner that is greeted only by a Mexican border guard and no prize??? Now you are hit with the devotion to the journey. By the middle of the movie, you understand why so many riders are unable to complete the "race". Now the viewer understands why there is a film about it. The scenes are beautiful, the journey is rough, and the end is satisfying, lets just leave it at that.