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Paul Kimmage - "Rough Rider" - Take it or Leave it?

  • 24-04-2013 6:09pm
    #1
    Jawgap
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    I think I can leave it - I'll watch it, if I don't have to pay for the privilege.

    Promo available on Vimeo


    "The most spectacular sporting event in the world in 2013 will take place next July, when for twenty‐one days, the 100th Tour de France sees 180 cyclists pedal over 3,000km around the French countryside. This grueling event will be cheered on by huge roadside crowds and accompanied by the mighty caravan of global media, sponsors, medics and support staff that keep the wheels turning.

    Within that media scrum sits one of the worlds most cantankerous sports journalists. Paul Kimmage has spent the last 22 years fighting to rid his most beautiful sport of doping. The former professional cyclist is detested by many in the sport, led by Lance Armstrong, fellow journalists and heads of the world cycling governing body.

    Throughout the twenty‐one days of the most grueling road race, we travel with journalist Paul Kimmage in his caravan, giving us an extraordinary insight into the fascinating, beautiful and often shocking world of professional cycling. At its heart this is a story of one man’s unrequited love for his sport.
    Right now, there is no sport with a bigger credibility fight on its hands than cycling, and no event where genuine romance coexists so uncomfortably with hideous reality than the Tour de France. Told against the backdrop of the centenary Tour, and through the eyes of one of the most aggravated whistleblowers in sports journalism, we are going on a journey that could prove to be one of the most contentious sports films of our time."

    Due for completion: November 2013

    Made with development funding from Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board


Comments

  • #2
    ledgebag1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭ledgebag1


    I thought his book was okay but left me wanting to read more books on cycling but didn't have a clue which ones to read


  • #3
    fat bloke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,971 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    That's a deadly vid. It's not like I wasn't already really looking forward to The tour. But that's raised it another notch!


  • #4
    Jawgap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,297 ✭✭✭✭Jawgap


    I'm looking forward to seeing his "caravan"....

    2-Camel-Caravan.jpg


    .....but I suspect he'll just be ignored. There'll be lots of him trying to get a question in at press conferences or perhaps door stepping riders and officials, and plenty of post-mortem discussion 'in the caravan' but I don't expect there'll be much insight into the Tour specifically and cycling generally.


  • #5
    Morrisseeee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,146 ✭✭✭Morrisseeee


    I love the way Vimeo does videos.........mmmmmm........voluptuous :)


  • #6
    ledgebag1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭ledgebag1


    Im looking forward to that now


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  • #7
    CardinalJ
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    It looks like it has potential to be really interesting, as long as he doesnt get locked out.

    That said, I keep thinking of Colm Meaney in Intermission making his documentary.



  • #8
    ledgebag1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭ledgebag1


    CardinalJ wrote: »
    It looks like it has potential to be really interesting, as long as he doesnt get locked out.

    That said, I keep thinking of Colm Meaney in Intermission making his documentary.


    That's brilliant 😄


  • #9
    happytramp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭happytramp


    Looks really well made. I remember they were advertising for a researchers job on it. They were looking for someone with a media background and a good understanding of drug taking in the peloton and the politics of cycling. Was begging my girlfriend to go for it. Told her I'd coach her for the interview and everything. :)


  • #10
    cameramonkey
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    http://vimeo.com/58740295#

    This documentary is in the process of being made, the story Paul Kimmage’s efforts to expose Lance Armstrong. To be finished for November

    Looks good.


  • #11
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    Deadly


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  • #12
    LeftBlank
    Closed Accounts Posts: 504 ✭✭✭LeftBlank


    Already discussed here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056934052


  • #13
    cameramonkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭cameramonkey


    LeftBlank wrote: »
    Already discussed here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056934052


    Thanks. Didnt see that. Mods can merge or delete.


  • #14
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    ledgebag1 wrote: »
    I thought his book was okay but left me wanting to read more books on cycling but didn't have a clue which ones to read

    Enjoyed Tyler Hamilton's 'The Secret Race' Well worth a punt IMO.


  • #15
    ledgebag1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭ledgebag1


    Ceers smacl ill have a look at that, much appreciated


  • #16
    merc230ce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭merc230ce


    Wow. Looks great! Still haven't read 'Rough Ride', really want to now.


  • #17
    ledgebag1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭ledgebag1


    Rough ride is good, very honest stuff warts and all. I thought it gave a good insight to the attitudes between riders even when they are team mates.

    I would love to read something from Sean Kelly, is there anything out there anyone would recommend?

    Sorry editing as I see David Walsh wrote one on kelly


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