Slow Motion: A Year by Bike HD

In September 2017, Helen and Sam decided that their lives needed more adventure, and set off on an eleven-month cycle tour around Europe. They spent very little money, removed most luxuries and comforts from their lives, and made cycling their entertainment, purpose, and means of transportation for almost a year. They did not quite make it around their intended circuit of Europe, as they were convinced along the way to take a long detour in Morocco. It was the best year of their lives, and they would like to share with you why. Bicycle travel is immensely fun, cheap and environmentally friendly. The adventure is scalable, and all that is needed is a bicycle and the decision to go for it. This film is a portrait of a particular lifestyle. Living as nomads, using their own muscles and a simple machine designed to harness their power more efficiently (the bicycle) our two protagonists cover around 12000 km around Europe and Morocco, absorbing beauty, adventure and their fair share of hardship on the way. Freedom and companionship, along with the challenges faced together, bring Helen and Sam to places, situations and people that have changed their lives for the better. These are charmingly depicted in a film that pays homage to slow movement, optimism and living simply. Unlike some adventure, travel and sport films, the adventures and dreams depicted are achievable for most people, if they just decide to take the plunge. Do it. First shown at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 2019 as part of their Adventure Activism events. Find us elsewhere online: https://saddlestoriessite.wordpress.com/ https://twitter.com/saddlestories https://www.instagram.com/saddlestories1/ https://www.facebook.com/saddlestoriespodcast Suggested resources for the budding cycletourist: https://www.warmshowers.org/ https://www.couchsurfing.com https://www.visitscotland.com/accommodation/caravan-camping/wild-camping/