Velochimp: Astrochimp on Cycling

Checkout the three minute trailer for the movie Pure Sweet Hell. Its been out since 2004 but this is my first encounter with it so forgive me if I am a johnny come lately.

PURE SWEET HELL tells the story of cyclocross, a sport that has emerged as bike racing’s punk rock cousin. Told from an insider’s perspective, the filmmakers traveled to ‘cross competitions throughout North America, dug up vintage photos and film footage, and followed ‘cross luminaries Justin Robinson, Gina Hall, Barry Wicks and Rick Hunter. Shot entirely on Super 8 and supported by experimental rock music, PURE SWEET HELL surfaces both the strong community behind the solitary sport and the grace that arises amidst all of its grit.

There is a great writeup on the movie at: COOLEH Mag: PSYCHOCROSS