Can an amateur cyclist finish the Tour de France?

Can eight amateur cyclists complete the Tour de France... one day ahead of the pros? Witness their awe-inspiring journey in the award-winning documentary, "One Day Ahead." #tdf2024

This film follows their grueling 2,100-mile (3,400 km) battle against the clock, the mountains, and themselves on the 2018 Tour de France route.

Discover the secrets to their success and unwavering determination that propel these amateur cyclists to achieve the seemingly impossible.

One Day Ahead transcends the world of cycling. It's a story of resilience, the kind that pushes you to your physical and mental limits. It's a testament to teamwork, where strangers become an unstoppable force united by a single, audacious goal. It's a celebration of the human spirit, capturing the raw emotions of triumph and adversity that unfold on this epic adventure.

Beyond the Race:
This inspirational journey is more than just a documentary; it's a ride for mental health awareness, raising funds for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. Join the conversation and support the cause using #worldmentalhealthday2024.

Bonus:

#tourdefrance2024 #OneDayAhead #CyclingDocumentary

The Cast & Crew:
Cyclists: John Randal, Steven Fish, Paul Arneson, Jason Kelly, Bruce Thompson, Stuart Lowe, Aaron Hill, Mike Conza
Tour Crew: Jonathan Douglas, Julie Dunlop, Bill Boakes, Cameron Wyness, Roger Van de Maele(RIP) Dave Buckden

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[oyvindengelstad]

Fantastic effort and very emotional to watch this epic and inspiring Tour. This illustrates how friendship and caring for each other can help anybody to achieve amazing goals, be it in physical activities or in the mental struggles we go though in life. Chapeau❤

[junipero]

loled at the introvert's " I wasn't exhausted from the riding, I was exhausted from the constant company "

[janknoblich]

The video editors dedication to always put "unemployed" on the screen every time Mike was on screen is gold

[susananderson]

“We took it in turn to push him up Alp d’Huez” - that says it all. Wonderful project and inspiring video

[stefis]

I’ve shed tears again watching this after my (at least) annual viewing of my amazing 2018 summer. I am one of the riders in this amazing doco.
Brothers for life.
A beyond-bucket list experience.
I am blown away by the empathy shown in so many comments from viewers. Just shows that Matte from Silvereye Films struck the right chord.
Thanks for watching!

[bjrnfrengstad]

This documentary had woken feelings in me I believed I didn`t have. I was an avid biker years back, as it was the ONLY thing that really helped with my constant and still ongoing struggle with my mental health. I have struggled with severe depression, suicidal thoughts (and two attempts) and social anxiety, for nearly 35 years now and being an introvert, the ONLY time I was free, was on the bike. 9 years ago I got hit by a big semi truck while riding my bike, and it sent we off the road. Hurt my pelvis, hip, elbow, ribs, concussion etc, but managed to bike home he last 25 km before I collapsed and was rushed to hospital. I was out for 7 months. After that I got scared, really scared. Sold my bikes and haven`t ridden a bike since. Today I barely can cope with working and balance a regular life due to injuries, and training hasn`t been on agenda for years. Now today, I found this documentary and it moved me... right down there in the basement. Tears been running through at least half of this magnificent documentary, and this has triggered my motivation; I am getting back on the bike, starting tomorrow, buying bikes again. Thank you! ❤Oh, and before I forget; Congratulations on this truly amazing achievement!

[EricT]

Those guys must have an unbreakable, life-long bond after going through that experience together.

[michaelday]

I am 59 years old and I discovered long distance cycling when I was a teenager. I suffer from metal illness and cycling changed my life. WHAT A GREAT FILM.

[careywaldie]

This film is what the internet was invented for. Well done mates.

[treacherousshark]

Sheesh 27:11 got me tearing up. It resonates with the mission of mental health, that we sometimes can't do it alone but are to scared to ask for help. Instead saying " go one without me " If you're feeling like you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and the people that love you will come and help. Additionally, for anyone dealing with a mental health issue you're not alone and no one who truly loves you will mind if you ask for help.

[matttilley]

Suffering is the currency of cycling. This documentary captures the beauty that comes with the pain involved in reaching beyond your limits. Cycling is such a beautiful pursuit, and I can honestly say that it saved my life. I hope this documentary helps saves the lives of others who suffer from mental health problems, like myself. After years of racing and training I still to this day say to anyone who asks how was my ride that every ride is great. Even up until I hit the deck or was hit by a car, the ride was great. Kudos to everyone involved in this documentary. It literally brought tears to my eyes.

[martins]

I'm suffering from depression and have just found my way back to cycling after a 10-15 year hiatus and i am sitting here with tears in my eyes. I don't know how to express what i'm feeling but thank you very much for making this film.

[thetinusnl]

Started watching it based on the title thinking it was some basic internet challenge. It ended up being indescribably much more.
These are the kind of videos that I will remember for a very long time. I won't think of it every day, but I know that some day, somewhere, at some moment, I will retrieve it from my memories when I need it.

[DanChippendaleMusic]

The scene with them pushing Stu up Alpe D'uez. That triggered me 😭 Great documentary 👏🏻

[vinylsbest]

A very good friend of mine, back in 2010, cycled the route for the race. Took him nearly 2 months but he did it.. I'll always admire his resilience and drive for completing what he set out to do, and he was 25! Massive respect to all you middle aged men!!
This was extremely beautiful

[Howt-ooo]

This deserves millions of views. This is what makes YouTube great. Not the 99.999% of trash on it. Thank you for this and well done guys.

[Velobetty]

Some times when a ride has been really hard I've shed tears too. Quite a few times. But that's not only ok it's really healthy and a positive thing. Sometimes when we push ourselves to the limit we understand that it's ok to share emotion, that it's ok to ask for help, and that it makes you stronger.

[MessieAs]

Cycling helped me overcome my depression and i cannot thank my therapist enough for nudging me into picking up this sport. Whenever i feel that darkening inside my skull, i can help myself by pulling my road bike out of the garage and hurtle down the mostly flat roads of northern germany. Overcoming my depression included quite a few more forms of therapy, but cycling is the part that i can do just like that and it helps me almost instantly. -
Next week my wife and me (and our dogs) will be travelling to eastern bretagne and i am seriously looking forward to cycling tours in the area. Very inspiring video!

[herbsHA]

My deepest appreciation for these men. It will cement a friendship among them, most people can only dream of.

[bnfrl]

I am an avid Zwifter. In February I have done 1000 KM with an Everest on Zwift . 33 hours of riding in 50 hours total. From this video I am very inspired. Sometime in November I will attempt the lands end to John o groat route 1081 Miles and 2 Everest. Will ride 12 hours a day for 4 days . All indoors