Golden and I finished watching "A Sunday in Hell" last night. It was my anniversary present from her (what a great wife, buying her husband bike porn!). In case you are unfamiliar, "A Sunday in Hell" is a film shot by Jurgen Leth about the 1976 Paris-Roubaix. Watching a bunch of helmetless, wool-clad guys hammering over the cobbles on steel bikes with friction downtube shifters in slow-motion getting absolutely pummeled by the pave du nord is an absolute must see. The editing is clean and direct. The voiceover is simple and straightforward. Golden thinks it is the most accessible film for explaining road racing to the non-cyclist. It follows the exploits of Merckx, Moser and de Vlaeminck with a spirited side competition over who has the most awesome sideburns (I gotta give the edge to de Vlaeminck on that one). Looking for a gift for a cyclist? Then check out World Cycling Productions for A Sunday in Hell.
Don't forget, base pace miles! Meet at the shop at 10am, Saturday.
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