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1. The Cross Canada Project: Documenting a Bicycle To…
2 years 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 2 years ago
    Great video. Makes me wanna go ride out into nowhere.
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  • Rowan Hick plus 2 years ago
    That's totally epic!
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  • Tyler Ball 2 years ago
    This is a wonderful film, Mike.
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  • Johnny Rodgers 2 years 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 2 years ago
    A superb film. It really captures what bike touring is.
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  • Zee 2 years 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 2 years ago
    truly impressive man...
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  • william mathys 2 years 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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  • Бlanche 2 years 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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  • ShaneCycles 2 years ago
    Enjoyed your film mike,

    It's a great no-nonsense look at life on the road.
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  • Domen Ožbot 2 years ago
    wow! Great job Mike!
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  • Missed screening in Calgary yesterday :
    calgaryoutdoorfestival.com/view/the-cross-canada-project/
    Bad, bad me!
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  • Inventive Pictures plus 1 year ago
    Great storytelling, Mike!
    Sell it to Public Television.
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  • hey cool video! we're organizing a Cycle Touring Film Festival and maybe you're interested in submitting a video. you can find further information here: cycleandwalking.org/en/cycle-touring-film-festival
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  • Adam Cornforth 1 year ago
    This was truly inspiring to watch. While I'll probably never do anything as amazing as this, I will always feel inspired by things such as this.

    Thank you.
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  • Aditi B. 1 year ago
    Way to go! If you are into cycling perhaps this will interest you...

    The Bicycle Factory is giving Canadians the opportunity to help send up to 5,000 bikes to Ghana – by eating candy! Participants also have a chance to win a trip to Ghana to help deliver the bikes. Details are online now at  thebicyclefactory.ca
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  • Mark Hammond 9 months ago
    This was a great movie Mike, it was just what I was looking for and I was truly inspired. I plan on doing some tours in the US and when I do, I plan on replicating your feat when the opportunity permits itself. Very well done and keep up the good works.
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  • Jonathan Ure 8 months ago
    That was amazing, Mike! Made me want to come over and visit.
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  • Amos John Schultz 3 months ago
    Thanks Mike.
    (I was so impressed) A week after watching this, my lady-friend convinced me to do a micro tour the next long week-end. We had a great time. Cycling is awesome, thanks for all the work you did on the Video Document.

    Peace
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  • Thomas Chapin 2 months ago
    Awesome video and incredible journey. Thanks for sharing. What have you decided to do when you grow up? I hope it includes making more videos.

    Peace and keep on exploring.
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  • Jesse Merz 3 weeks ago
    This film is the best representation of a solo bike tour I've ever seen. Really brought back memories from my "half" solo ride across the US.
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  • Dick Edie 12 hours ago
    Brilliant and inspirational, really enjoyed it.
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