Life Cycles (2010)

Story of the bike, from its creation to its demise.

Directors:

Derek Frankowski, Ryan Gibb

Writers:

Derek Frankowski (creator), Ryan Gibb

Stars:

Graham Agassiz, Mike Hopkins, Mike Hopkins

Cast

Credited cast:
Graham Agassiz	...	Himself
Mike Hopkins	...	Himself
Mike Hopkins	...	Himself
Matt Hunter	...	Himself
Matt Hunter	...	Himself
Cam McCaul	...	Himself
Riley McIntosh	...	Himself
Thomas Sanderham	...	Himself
Evan Schwartz	...	Himself
Evan Schwartz	...	Himself
Brandon Semenuk	...	Himself
Graham Tracey	...	Narrator
Thomas Vanderham	...	Himself

Storyline

Story of the bike, from its creation to its demise.

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Plot Keywords:

bicycle | mountain bike

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Genres:

Documentary | Sport

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 2010 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stance Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

47 min 47 min (DVD)

Color:

Color Color (HD)

Aspect Ratio:

2:1

User Reviews

Beautiful Bike Porn

If you came into this film wanting a gripping story, insightful information, or any plot line at all - you'll be disappointed. But if you love gorgeous terrain, over-cranked shots of mountain biking, and a driven sound track, this is the film for you.

I caught a screening of this outdoors on an HD projector - likely how it was meant to be seen. I noticed that the film was sponsored by bike company Shimano. This was a telling title card that should have warned me of the content to follow. A narrator poetically draws a metaphor about the river of life and the birth, growth, maturation, and death of a bicycle... but it's a strain to have any emotional connection to a spinning hunk of metal. The blooper reel for this movie must be to die far - literally.

Imagine a 47 minute commercial for a lifestyle obsession and you have this film. It's beautiful bike porn.