The Commentator

Documenting filmmaker Jørgen Leth in a cycling film by Brendt Barbur

Turning the camera on famed sports documentarian Jørgen Leth, Bicycle Film Festival founder Brendt Barbur embarked on the film project “The Commentator” to trace the backstory to his groundbreaking 1976 film “A Sunday in Hell“. Barbur follows Leth through the grueling course at the Paris-Roubaix cycling race, along with several crews led by revered director Albert Maysles—whom Barbur calls the greatest living cinematographer—surf-world documentarian Patrick …

Alfine Di2

Shimano introduces electronic shifting to city cycling

Originally developed to build on Shimano‘s top level component group Dura Ace, the Di2 electronic shifting system changed the roadie game with unmatched speed, accuracy and precision. Now with its third iteration, Di2 makes its debut for internal gearing systems by joining Alfine, Shimano’s premium-level component group for city cycling. The Alfine Di2 Shimano introduces a whole new way of thinking about how a commuter …

Levi’s Commuter Series

Bike-specific apparel for urban cyclists

Advertorial content: Getting around on a bike comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. One of the primary issues most commuter cyclists face comes from having to change clothes after working up a sweat or riding through the elements. Designed with the specific needs of the commuter cyclist in mind, the Levi’s Commuter Series helps make riding more effortless and enjoyable. From high-end …