The Hard Road (2003)

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While professional cycling is one of the world's most physically challenging sports, it's also one where only a small handful of people earn public recognition or make a comfortable living, and for every cyclist like Lance Armstrong who achieves fame and fortune, there are literally hundreds of others who make tremendous personal sacrifices to the sport with little obvious reward. Documentary filmmaker Jamie Paolinetti is also a veteran cyclist with 14 years of competition under his belt. In The Hard Road, he looks at the six members of the fledgling Net Zero cycling team -- six promising rookies coached by two long-time riders who try to teach their charges about the physical and emotional challenges of life on the track as well as life on the road. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Director(s):: Jamie Paolinetti

Format(s):: DVD, (View All Versions)

Synopsis of The Hard Road

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 120 mins

Director(s):: Jamie Paolinetti

Writer(s):: Jamie Paolinetti

Producer(s):: Ben Mauceri

Categories:: Documentary, Sports & Fitness

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	Sally N.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

I follow the major races and cycle myself. Following a lesser-known team as they try to gain some prestige through the year was eye-opening. Salaries being practically non-existent, and despite talent it seems the name of the game is strategy. Strategy that is only acquired through experience. I had no idea of all the racing that takes place in the US, and the heartbreaking statistics for 99% of the riders. If you're thinking of going pro, this movie is a gritty look at the reality of it and should not be missed.

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	Edwin E.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

It was available and it shipped. It arrived cracked and now it is at a very long wait. I guess there was only one copy. 4/6/2009. "VERY LONG WAIT" for almost eight months now, 11/26/2009.

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	Bill G.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

I am a cyclist and I love watching movies about two wheelers; however, this movie was a bit too long. It does follow the hardships of this small team... and that is interesting.... the racing is alright... but 2 hours was just too long.

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