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1. The Cross Canada Project: Documenting a Bicycle To…
9 months ago
"The Cross Canada Project" attempts to document the experiences of long-distance bicycle touring. Using a specially designed weatherproof camera mounted to his bicycle, Mike Beauchamp is able to film himself without interruption in all conditions as he attempts to ride his bicycle over 7000 KM across Canada from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way he practices "stealth camping", visits distant relatives, encounters strangers and other cyclists and explores abandoned houses. Set to an original soundtrack and using video diaries, recorded phone conversations and radio interviews, Mike illustrates the struggles of a touring cyclist and explores the vastness of the Canadian landscape... all for "something to do".

For more information, and to download the movie and purchase the DVD, go to mikebeauchamp.com/crosscanada

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  • Tony Bullard 8 months ago
    Great video. Makes me wanna go ride out into nowhere.
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  • Rowan Malling plus 8 months ago
    That's totally epic!
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  • Tyler Ball 8 months ago
    This is a wonderful film, Mike.
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  • Johnny Rodgers 7 months ago
    Mike your friend Ryan Jolie sent me a link to this. I'm super impressed and inspired by your ride! Wicked stuff.

    I also really like the film. The quality of the shooting/editing is high and I like how you didn't try to make the story more or less than it was. It's also awesome how DIY you did the whole thing, as far as gear, planning, music, filming/editing, and stealth camping! And on such a tight budget. I hope you have good luck with the film festival.

    Cheers, and thanks for sharing. JR
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  • irc 7 months ago
    A superb film. It really captures what bike touring is.
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  • pablo alvarez 6 months ago
    Mike. Great joooob!!! Excelent documentary, shots, editing, music, all of it irs wonderful. In september I star a bike trip around the world. you can take a look to my website if you want: ciclonomade.com, I am still working on it. I will uploading video diaries on my web.
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  • Zee 6 months ago
    You did an amazing job. If I have hat on my head right now I would take it off :)

    Stories like this totally inspire me and if I see one more I'm quitting my job :)
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  • harce 5 months ago
    truly impressive man...
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  • Bri plus 5 months ago
    Loved the video!
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  • william mathys 5 months ago
    great video! my friend is riding across canada right now .his name is pete gladden his daily blog is 4thehealthofit.net
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  • Blanche 4 months ago
    Hee Mike,

    Looks good! Why don't you and your video's join us in the Vimeogroup -Travelling the world on a bicycle- ?

    vimeo.com/groups/wereldfietser

    For all of you who enjoy to travel on a bicycle. Fully packed with luggage. Get inspired and add your films!

    See you soon?
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  • Shane 4 months ago
    Enjoyed your film mike,

    It's a great no-nonsense look at life on the road.
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  • Domen Ožbot plus 2 months ago
    wow! Great job Mike!
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