BY THE WAY Dir. Sofia Ose ⎮ Germany 2024 9min.
A bike choir riding through the city.

DAILY NEWS Dir. Furqan Ghani, Christoph Fink, Joan Rodilla ⎮ Austria 2025 6min.
A glimpse into a migrant newspaper courier’s night route through Vienna.

CYCLEMAHESH Dir. Suhel Banerjee ⎮ India 2024, 61min.
A young migrant worker’s epic 2,000 km bicycle journey home during India’s covid lockdown brings fleeting national fame, but as his story is captured by a filmmaker, he finds himself caught in yet another cycle of disillusionment navigating the fragile illusions of home, friendship and fame in this film that blurs the lines betweencinema and reality.

LEAVING A LEGACY Dir. Madeleine Reynolds ⎮ USA 2025 19 min.
For the first time, women compete in Red Bull Rampage. Seven riders build and ride their own lines in Utah’s desert, facing bruises, doubt, and quiet determination to break into a space never built for them.

SEAN'S STORY Dir. Eric Becker ⎮ USA 2025 7min.
In September 2004, Sean Jones's uncle, Charlie, murdered his sister and aunt. The investigation revealed Charlie was a serial killer, linked to over 30 deaths. Twenty years later, Sean helps violent crime victims heal through cycling.

ANNETH Dir. Tom Richard Macgwennett Powell UK ⎮ 2025 10min.
Bikepacking through England: a story about home, friendship, and the quiet magic of staying close.

ALONE ACROSS GOLA Dir. Jude Kriwald ⎮ UK 2024 20min
Jude embarks on a solo cycling journey through Liberia’s dense rainforest, isolated as he rides uncharted terrain while facing dwindling food supplies and life-threatening challenges.

KING OF CHAOS : JUSTINAS LEVEIKA Dir. Fraser Byrne UK 2025 35min.
Recognized as one of the greatest in ultra-distance cycling, Justinas Leveika manages a nursing home by day and tackles some of North America’s toughest bikepacking races. This story explores the joy, chaos, and relentless drive behind pushing the body to its limits to feel alive.

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BLIND SPOT Dir. Will Pope ⎮ UK 2025 14min.
Drivers often see cyclists as obstacles, not people. The film exposes the devastating impact careless driving has on vulnerable road users.

THE SPIRITUAL GIFT OF BICYCLES Dir. Kemp Lyons ⎮ USA 2025 10min.
Before the 2024 US Election, politicians used Springfield, Ohio to highlight immigration issues. Meanwhile, Vincent welcomed migrants in another small Ohio town by giving them bicycles, showing a more compassionate approach.

CHANGING LANES Dir. Ben Wolf ⎮ USA 2025 73min.
The 2021 hit-and-run death of Brooklyn schoolteacher Matthew Jensen on the dangerously designed McGuinness Boulevard sparked a grassroots movement for safer streets. Local activists Bronwyn Breitner and Kevin LaCherra launched Make McGuinness Safe, pushing the city to redesign the street with protected bike lanes, wider medians, and fewer car lanes. The plan faces fierce opposition from business interests, igniting a community battle that exposes deep political and cultural divides around urban transportation. Featuring former NYC Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, policy directorJon Orcutt, musician and cyclist David Byrne, bike parking innovator Shabazz Stuart, and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, the film reveals the power of grassroots activism and visionary leadership in the fight for safer, more livable streets.

I'M GOIN' THE OTHER WAY Dir.  Marco Espirito Santo ⎮ Portugal 2025 16mm 3min.
An exquisite cinematic exploration of Ciclopes, a Lisbon initiative promoting youth mobility through bicycles.

HER KHALTSHA Dir. Robyn Phillips ⎮ South Africa 2024, 7min.
Khaltsha Cycling Academy, the first all-girls cycling group in Khayelitsha Township, empowers young women to defy societal norms, find freedom and dream beyond the limits of their neighborhood.

HAS ANYONE SEEN MY BIKE Dir. Nicolas LeBrun, Alissa Zilber ⎮ Canada 2023 9min.
Nic overdoes it during a night out and is left to put the pieces together in the morning.

NEW PARTNER Dir.  Mark Elijah Rosenberg ⎮ USA 2025 14min.
A miscreant father takes his 4-year-old son on a camping escapade in the middle of New York City.

BOY Dir. Justin Chadwick ⎮ England 2012 10min.
A man, coming to terms with the loss of his son, works a branch into a perfect block of wood and installs it into a velodrome track as a memorial.  He rides the track on his son’s bike, making the journey his son never could.  Boy stars respected British actor Timothy Spall, whose works include Secrets and Lies and Harry Potter.

CYCLING WITHOUT AGE Dir. Isaac Seigel-Boettner ⎮ USA 2025 27min.
The film follows volunteers piloting pedal-powered rickshaws, giving elderly passengers the joy of biking while often finding even greater reward themselves.

AMITIS Dir. Mohammadmehdi Sohrab Moradihaghighi ⎮ Iran 2024 32min.
In Iran, deep-rooted prejudices make it difficult for women to ride bikes freely. Yet, as the backbone of society shaping future generations, they refuse to be held back. Led by Bahareh Ghods, the Amitis Women’s Cycling Group unites for safety in numbers and to encourage more women to take to the streets. Through cycling, they bring hope and strength, facing challenges with resilience and solidarity.

WHEEELS FOR CHANGE Dir. Tomasz Wierzbianski UK 2025 7min.
A bike ride in London that directly supports unhoused people and families struggling to afford essentials.

LIVE MORE, RUSH LESS Dir. Andalusia K Soloff Mexico 2024 11min
Women, children and non-binary cyclists reclaim the streets of Mexico City against road rage and sexual violence, revindicating riding bicycles as a way of life, not a way to die.

ONLOOKER Dir. Garrett Creamer USA 2025 4min.
Onlooker is a meditation on presence in the city through the eyes of a professional BMX biker Chad Douglas.

THE RIDE Dir.  Tom-Ambroise Fenaille USA 2025 2min.
The Ride is an intimate perspective of riding a bicycle through New York City.

UCX Dir.  Andrew Hetherington USA 2024 9min.
An exploration of unsanctioned urban cyclo-cross racing, this short film celebrates the creativity, camaraderie, and can-do spirit that unite a passionate cycling community.

SQUANCHY PAPI Dir. Brinton Douglas USA 2025 7min 16mm
Through a reflective, meditative lens, the film explores Squanchy Papi, a key figure in Salt Lake's fixed gear community, their motivations for riding, and how the community has shaped her self-expression, now and into the future.

GOLD STATUS Dir. Charles Haine USA 2023 14min.
This fun and engaging film documents the feeling we all have of living in a time where everything we do is constantly evaluated by algorithms. It also explores the precarity of delivery cyclists and other essential workers that society depends on to survive.

PRINCIPLES Dir. Eric Sciole USA 2024 9min
A portrait of Principles, a Gowanus café and cycling hub uniting NYC communities through accessibility and shared space.

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Refreshments and bites provided by Veselka

BIKE PORTRAITS Dir. Sashko Danylenko ⎮Ukraine 2017 5min.
You can tell a lot about a city by looking at its bicycles.

RIDE THE LINE Dir. Ihor Volochii ⎮Ukraine 2024 70min.
In their darkest hours, two friends driven by purpose cycled 1,500km along Ukraine’s front line. Their charitable mission took them through liberated villages, where they met remarkable people and witnessed the devastating impact of war. De-occupied but still mined territories posed constant dangers throughout their journey.

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BUILDING THE BUFFALO Dir. Travis Rummel ⎮China, Kenya, Uganda, USA 2025 19min.
Building the Buffalo, from World Bicycle Relief, follows the creation of the durable Buffalo Bicycle designed to provide reliable transportation for marginalized rural communities. It highlights how this rugged bike empowers people, overcomes barriers, and transforms lives through sustainable innovation.

CRITICAL MASS Dir. Mark C. Burns ⎮USA 2025 5min.
A look at the NYPD's unfair practice of issuing criminal summonses to NYC bicyclists against the backdrop of Critical Mass.

INVISIBLE SYMPHONY - CICLAVIA : HEART OF LOS ANGELES Dir.  Briana Walden ⎮USA 2025 19min.
A chronicle of the inner workings of CicLAvia, a Los Angeles based non-profit, as they work to produce car free days across communities. Leading up to one of their largest events.

FROM RAILS TO TRAILS Dir. Dan Protess ⎮USA 2025 57min.
Narrated by Edward Norton, this film tells the surprising story of a pivotal American social movement: the transformation of thousands of miles of disused railroads into cycling and walking trails. Despite significant opposition and legal battles with private landowners, dedicated advocates successfully reclaimed these corridors for public use, establishing a nationwide network of scenic, car-free pathways.

BLACK GIRLS DO BIKE Dir. Kerry Werner ⎮USA 2025 5min.
BGDB NYC returns to Colorado for Steamboat Gravel 2025.

WE KEEP US SAFE - Hilena Dir. Shawn A Batey ⎮USA 2025 6min.
A profile of activist Hilena Tibebe, who founded Ride to DC, a 300-plus-mile protest ride from New York City to Washington D.C., launched to promote a more inclusive bike community.

BREAKAWAY FEMMES Dir. Eleanor Sharpe ⎮Australia 2025 90min.
In the 1980s, for six groundbreaking years, a women’s Tour de France was held alongside the men’s. These pioneering cyclists rode the same grueling routes, climbed the same mountains, and were cheered by the same crowds. Their race brought underdog victories, fierce rivalries, and extraordinary courage. But behind the scenes, they faced financial hardship, injuries, discrimination, and relentless logistical challenges. Despite their triumphs, the race was cancelled, and their legacy faded from view. Now, as women’s cycling reclaims its place on the world stage, the riders of the original Women’s Tour look back. What can their untold story offer to a new generation of athletes daring to dream?

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Hosted by Editorial Director Bill Strickland

COHORT 03: TO DREAM IN COLOR USA 2025 3min.
A journey through the dreamscape of a cyclist’s subconscious.

WHY WE RIDE Dir. Erin Kirby ⎮USA 2025 12min.
In Denver, the women of Fems and Thems transform fear into freedom through bikepacking and long-distance rides. This film captures their journey of growth, connection, and empowerment amid the challenges of urban cycling, including traffic violence.

GAZA SUNBIRDS: AGAINST ALL ODDS Meryem Ikra Aydemir ⎮Palestine, UK 2025 20min.
The Gaza Sunbirds are a Palestinian para-cycling team founded by Alaa Al Dali after he lost his leg in 2018. Turning personal adversity into collective strength, the team competes internationally and delivers aid within Gaza.

WHERE TIME BENDS Dir. David Lopez ⎮Colombia 2025 11min.
Colombian frame builder Agustín Hincapié reveals the skill, care, and artistry behind his hand built bicycles, celebrating a dedication to craft and tradition.

PEDAL PEDAL PEDAL Dir. Justin Diamond ⎮USA 2025 18min.
Lindsey Stevenson navigates pregnancy and motherhood without giving up competitive cycling. Through intimate moments, the film offers a rare look at racing while pregnant.

GRINTA! FESTIVAL CUT Dir. Donna Crain, Dean Del Calzo ⎮USA 2025 29min.
GRINTA! follows Italian cyclist Eros Poli as he returns to France for the 30th anniversary of his improbable 1994 Tour de France victory on Mont Ventoux. More than a sports film, it explores themes of family, love, and legacy—showcasing a father's support, a decades-long romance, and the thrill of a once-in-a-lifetime triumph.