Could an amateur cyclist ride every stage of the Tour de France? The Tour de France is arguably the hardest & most famous cycle race in the world, even for a pro rider completing the tour is a huge feat. But what if attempt riding the exact same course only one day ahead of the pros?.
This award winning documentary ‘One Day Ahead’ follows 8 ordinary New Zealander’s who endure emotional and physical breakdowns as they attempt to finish the worlds toughest cycle race – Tour de France.
Gear ratios, cadence and determination are all critical in getting these eight guys through the tour.
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The Tour de France is the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Normally held in July, the event sees nearly 200 cyclists race over 3400 kms (or 2,000 miles) climbing 50,000 metres in just 23 days. While most of the race takes part in the towns, cities, countryside and mountains of France it also often starts in a foreign country.
While One Day Ahead is about cycling, the documentary is a story of personal journeys to achieve an ambitious goal. With the highs and lows of human emotions, as eight individuals & strangers bond to become a team of one to finish one of the world’s toughest and arguably most famous cycle races.
One Day Ahead Bonus footage: https://youtu.be/PfDFm0PTm30
To date the team members have raised in over $90,000 NZD for the Mental Health Foundation New Zealand. Heightening public awareness about the importance of mental health, and to gain understanding and improve attitudes about mental disorders is so crucial. If you or anyone you know is needing help or advice with mental health contact your countries mental health service or head to World Federation for Mental Health. https://wfmh.global
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Tour de France 2018 course map:
https://www.cyclingstage.com/tour-de-france-2018-route/route-tdf-2018
One Day Ahead Documentary Cast & Crew
*Starring*
Cyclists:
John Randal
Steven Fish
Paul Arneson
Jason Kelly
Bruce Thompson
Stuart Lowe
Aaron Hill
Mike Conza
Tour crew:
Jonathan Douglas
Julie Dunlop
Bill Boakes
Cameron Wyness
Roger Van de Maele
Dave Buckden
Coach:
Hayden Roulston
Charity:
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
https://mentalhealth.org.nz
NZ B Cam:
Aaron Smart
https://www.youtube.com/c/FindYourFeetFilms
Aerial | Main camera operator | Editor | Director:
Matthew Jenke
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50 Comments
Some times when a ride has been really hard I've shed tears too. Quite a few times. But that's not only ok it's really healthy and a positive thing. Sometimes when we push ourselves to the limit we understand that it's ok to share emotion, that it's ok to ask for help, and that it makes you stronger.
Inspiring, amazing what is possible if you believe
Thank you so much for sharing this! I loved watching it. I fully understand the tears as a lifelong cycling fan. Congrats!
I've struggled with addiction/mental health issues my whole life, and have recently found cycling as far as I can is the only way to keep it at bay. Thank you for this, genuinely; I think I found it exactly when I needed to.
Human effort, emotion and empathy are beautiful things!
That was epic, fantastic! Congratulations to everyone who participated, and thank you so much for sharing the experience with us!
This took a great amount of courage and effort to do. Big kudos to the team for capturing their journey so well. And mostly I’m happy to have found this documentary at this point in my life. Struggling since childhood with depression and anxiety has taken a toll on me. But im happy to say that I just bought my first bike since my teenage years with a little glimmer of hope of achieving something great with it over the coming years. Heartfelt thanks.
Roadie's always set their saddles 3cm too low
Well done to all! What an amazing story.
Fantastic film!
Are the roads closed the day before?
28:15 awe that's so sweet. they are good teammates
so beautifully made i loved it, i have to share this
That Alpe D’huez stage would have been hard for the emotions, the body would have been sore, but to be that close to the point of turning back halfway through perhaps the most historically important climb in cycling, and then to get through it eventually as a team. I would love to do a challenge like this someday, it feels as though my body wouldn’t be physically able to, but half the challenge is mentally preparing for it.
One of the reasons, and I say prime reason, that road cycling up mountains is so tough in the summer heat is because the hot asphalt simply reflects and radiates heat back at you so all the while you are cycling up at 10-12 kph, you're slogging through a heat island like a roasting meatball. On the other hand, in trail cycling, you never have the effect of the asphalt on you. With foliage and soft trails, it is considerably cooler. I think in a warming world, road cycling will be in danger of going down in popularity.
Well done gentleman!
Cool thing. Made me cry. Mucho cool thing to do
TDF is really an epic sports event. Who would think, that a bunch of cyclits can bring out so much drama. Simply amazed while being emotional..
GREAT film! We loved it!
inspirational all i can say well done fellas
This popped up on my feed. By far the best thing I have ever watched.
Brilliant short film about armature cyclists completing one of the hardest endurance races in the world!
the white jersey is for the best newcomer (contest which got a broader spectrum now). Nowadays the red lantarn is only been referenced orally.
So to keep up traditions, why not color those white js black.
Red jersey had (or still has a meaning) but due to Lance's doping I stopped watching the whole TDF race, except for final seconds. might be theres still a red jersey around.
Avancez kiwis, grimpez!
What a cool story! Thank you all for putting it together and sharing.
Brilliant – well done all from England. Loved that. Huge achievement and for such a worthy cause.
Absolutely amazing documentary. I can't imagine how tough that ride must have been. Bravo! And all for a great cause!
Insane! I cried. I'd like to be there with you guys! Incredibly motivational. Love you all. OMG… the guy who left his job… "You only live once!" Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic! Thanks! 🙂
Wow! Well done. So glad YouTube threw this one up as a suggestion. Such an important message put across as well. 💪🦵🧠
Of course they can. Amateurs are often better than professionals. The only difference is that they don't get paid.
Just amazing to watch!
Yes, with cocaine and blowjobs. Just be brave.
👍
That’s great I wish next time I could join that group
Excellent teamwork by all these guys and the support crew. Be proud for what you've done and raising funds and awareness for a great cause!
Finish it? Yes. Race it? mehhhhh
Inspirational. Well done to the entire team.
amazing
this is amazing! thank you for sharing it and congrats to all of these legends!
Really good production and an amazing achievement for a good cause👍
Hell of a film. Just watched it through again for the second time, tears in my eye on the way up alpe h’huez just like the first time. Thanks for the inspiration and props to each and every one of you
Yes!
Really really nice story, I just wanted to take a short look into the video and watched it completely. Cycling is one of the greatest things in the world.
Bravo!
Great Video!
16:03 that pulling shows a team support systm connected with intuition
A + !!! W 0 W 🎊💥😱👀🛵
Its impossible not to love Kiwi people. Nice documentary and nice project. Congrats!
Mad mad respect!
Wonderful
What an incredible accomplishment. Those stages are massive. I could maybe do one (if you give me 10 hours instead of the 4 or 5 the pros take), but not 21 in a row!