The Big Bike Film Night – Wellington

By: Kirat Singh | Posted Wednesday February 22, 2023

Sunday 26th February, 7pm

Monday 27th February, 6:15pm

Sunday 5th March, 7pm

Wednesday 10th May, 6:15pm

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.

Showcasing over 2 ¼ hours of moving bike films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee!

The 2023 treasure chest of films includes: 

  • a delightful young Australian bikepackers learnings from her adventure - completing a scenic trip to Hell; 
  • a visually commanding film set in postcard Tuscany following a 74-year old bicicletta rider whose spirit personifies cycling; 
  • a team who have spent five years of embarking on a dream…and only one way to get it - via packraft and mountain bike, on a pursuit of a first descent on the gnarly lines of Dillon Cone in the rugged coastal Kaikoura ranges of New Zealand; 
  • two schools share their insights into how they promote active transport within their school community; 
  • the tale of a rider with a searing thirst for adventure, exploring interior Iceland; 
  • putting the ‘mountain’ into mountain biking - a Scottish highlands rider's eyes are opened to the healing power of the bicycle; 
  • an uplifting film that celebrates a humble volunteer whose community spirit is inspiring and so are the majestic winter views of the trail where he lives in rural heartland Central Otago; 
  • a moving movie that follows a family that chooses to live life to the fullest in the face of adversity; and, rounding out the night: 
  • find out what happens when you combine an ultra-distance 320 km gravel race and parenting together over a 24-hour period (which is tougher?); 

These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that make us think, and most importantly of all - inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.

NATIONAL COMPETITION: We can’t wait to announce more details about this!

PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS: -

  • “Wow! If it comes to your town do NOT miss it. Something for everyone.”
  • “The BBFN is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
  • “A “MUST DO” when this comes to your town”
  • “Go- you will be entertained and inspired!!“

HEALTH WARNING: Watching this collection may cause you to want to ride for no less than 1 second and no more than 24 hours per day. Potential side effects could also include buying a bike, bike gear, bike clothing, bike travel books, etc., etc., and longing to get lost with your bicycle. In addition to being entertaining, this event will inspire and lead to activities that improve your physical and mental well-being.

FILM CLASSIFICATION: THE BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT is exempt from classification, but the films are suitable for the entire family, (AND includes two super awesome films on bike families) and would obtain PG ratings.

SEATING IS NOT ALLOCATED.

So...listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, grab your tickets, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!

For more details and to buy tickets visit www.bigbikefilmnight.nz.

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