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Great Film overall

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

2700 miles from Canada to Mexico... on a bike! Extreme endurance stuff!! If you enjoy a challenge and like bikes, this is the documentary for you. It's made very much on the fly and is really just a document more than anything, but there's enough polish to help it along and the people are honest, tough and put it all out there. Guy Martins book talks about it and his own account is awesome, but it's great to see it on film, if just for the scenery alone. Not sure I'd be able to do this, but the thought is pretty cool.

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!

Until I came across this film on Netflix streaming movies I had no clue that this "race" was even held. Seeing the film apparently it is held every year, for how long I don't know. This one is the 2010 competition.Sixteen riders, 15 men and 1 woman, left Banff and headed to Mexico along the Continental Divide. For those who may not know the significance of the "divide", it represents the very jagged north- south line where water on the east side flows eventually to the Atlantic and water on the west side flows to the Pacific. The highest peaks in the USA, mostly in Colorado, are along the Divide.But there is no road or trail for bicycles that actually runs on the Divide, so what they really are doing is traveling a path that follows the Divide and at times crossing the Divide.The film is done well and is interesting, but I feel it has one big flaw ... it never focuses on some of the key landmarks along the way. For examples Waterton in Canada and Glacier in Montana. Where did they cross the Divide? What elevations? Also in Colorado, did they go through Rocky Mountain Park and ride the trail ridge road, or did they have to bypass it? Did they ride over Independence Pass, or bypass it? I know they went through Salida, but overall I would have found the film even more interesting if they had focused a bit more on the actual route. But the film shows how difficult the "race" is. Many of them dropped out, by the end probably over half although the film doesn't make that very clear. Some had injuries and couldn't continue, some couldn't take the loneliness, or just the effort required each day for about 3 weeks.But the hero of the film is Matthew Lee who went on to win. (He also won in other years.) Matthew is just the perfect type of person for this kind of adventure. Even though his wife was due to have a baby shortly, and he was clearly a family man, he also relished the challenge and being out there, by himself, with time to reflect on life, he started each day with a smile and just pedalled on. And he mused, as hard as the "Ride the Divide" race is, it likely doesn't compete with the task of being a parent. I enjoyed following Matthew's trek along the Divide. Also the lady who had swelling in her legs, actually dropped out, but after talking with her husband went back and finished the race, I believe 9 days after Matthew.

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.