A Throw of the Dice - film about Paris-Roubaix

[rolfrae]

Not wanting to promote Rapha's uber-expensive kit but there's a great film on their website about Museew and P-R. I think it's only online to watch for one day - but it's worth the watch.

http://www.rapha.cc/home/

 

[Michielveedeebee]

I didn't like it, can't really tell why but I'd expect something about his revalidation and how he coped with his shattered kneecap. but they tell a story about him and a 'paternoster'

 

[rolfrae]

The paternoster story is more mythical and "romantic" whereas maybe the story about his rehab would be a bit too medical? And it might have involved too many difficult questions about PEDs too.

 

[Race Radio]

Companies like Cervelo have done a great job at using video to add to brand awareness so I was looking forward to Rapha's effort.

They completely failed. the result was unwatchable. It only reinforces the idea that Rapha is Flemish for poseur.

 

[rolfrae]

Companies like Cervelo have done a great job at using video to add to brand awareness so I was looking forward to Rapha's effort.

They completely failed. the result was unwatchable. It only reinforces the idea that Rapha is Flemish for poseur.

Think that's a bit harsh. True enough it's aimed at people who don't know much about cycling (i.e. Rapha's customer demographic) but it's a well-made film with a good story.

 

[TopCarbon]

I liked the flick.

Its chaotic like the race.

P-R is my favorite one day classic and anything about it I would enjoy.

 

[Michielveedeebee]

The paternoster story is more mythical and "romantic" whereas maybe the story about his rehab would be a bit too medical? And it might have involved too many difficult questions about PEDs too.

I can understand why you say that, yet still even the paternoster story wasn't worked out all too well

 

[pedaling squares]

Well it was some quality film making but I didn't really buy into the story about fate and the paternoster. But I probably approached it as a guy who wanted to see some cool cycling footage so the plot didn't have much of a chance.

 

[cyclestationgiuseppe]

Thanks for the link.

I thought it was awesome.
Great Cinematography. Maybe shot with a Canon 5D?

 

[Anonymous]

just downloaded it and watching it on the telly.. thought it was a nice peice of film.. enjoyed that.

 

[RDV4ROUBAIX]

Good stuff, but you'd think the producers of this would've pulled Johan aside and corrected him when he said De Vlaeminck won 5 right as they showed his 4 win placard in the showers. Cool piece though.

 

[luckyboy]

Aw, one time only? Sucks.

 

[marathon marke]

I watched it yesterday, but I would sure like to see it again.

 

[Boeing]

It is better than yawner Road to Roubaix.

That was a cure for insomnia

 

[luckyboy]

I watched it yesterday, but I would sure like to see it again.

How did you watch it yesterday?

 

[LugHugger]

all 3 films will be live from friday, consecutively and available for 24 hours according the Rapha site. Personally, I do find some of their marketing painfully contrived. PR is my equivalent of Superbowl Sunday but this was all a little up it's own backside for me. somebody mentioned Road to Roubaix - GREAT film, beautifully shot.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Only the trailer is up now. Nice looking, I'll give them that for sure. But somehow lacking. I didn't see the focus of it? The one thing that seemed to stick out is the way it seemed all modern and slick, which is sort of the opposite of Paris-Roubaix, no?

What was the full film like?