mark beaumont
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summerdays said:
I think Summerdays has hit the nail on the head. This show isn't just for cycling enthusiasts, its for the genereal public. The TV company have to make it entertaining for people who don't know what a BB is let alone its lifespan.
Having said that, although it was an interesting program, I found his interactions with the locals worthy of a squirm or two. He didn't seem to draw much out of the conversations, but hopefully that'll pick up as he does more of these programs.
ComedyPilot
Secret Lemonade Drinker
- Location
- The Kingdom of Yorkshire
A bloke I work with says he enjoyed the program, and can see the freedom and adventure that cycle touring offers. Might be a convert????
Might there be a shift in values of people placing adventure and accomplishment over consumerism and 'image'???
Hope so.
Might there be a shift in values of people placing adventure and accomplishment over consumerism and 'image'???
Hope so.
Ergle
Über Member
- Location
- Warlingham, Surrey, UK
summerdays said:
Just seen this on I Player. I see a bloke on a bike making a video of his bike ride. I don't think Mark is hyping it at all, I do see him filming at times when I guess he really doesn't feel like it, but needs to to give the overall project the depth it needs. His camera skills are good - not much camera shake for a guy riding one handed and holding the camera at arms length.
The production costs for a 2 1/2 hour documentary must be about as low as they come - let's hope he's able to make enough dosh from this to cover his costs and fund the next one at least. I'm enjoying this more than "The man who cycled the world", partly I think because Mark's film production skills are improved.
aberal
Guru
- Location
- Midlothian
Ergle said:
I agree with you here. He, if I am to be frank, came across as a bit of a whinging arse on his world trip, but I think we saw a better side of him this time round. He's probably a bit more mature and worldly wise. He does seem to have the ability to interact with people, but the programme would have been better if he'd conveyed that bit more. As well as the scenery he's passing through, it's the people that make these trips interesting and worthwhile and its something he should develop for future trips.
I am not a great lover of watching Mark Beumont on the telly - but I think its probably that he would not get on with me and I would not get on with him.
The repetative comments about calories - that is something that I repeat to myself every day when I am touring - losing too much weight is not good for me - I was talking to a doctor about my cycling the other day and he could not get over the amount I was eating on tour and still failing - the average member of the general public have not got any idea
The danger element - I have worked in places that you could get shot by accident - I have even been shot at accidentally (they apolagised in the morning - we did not know it was you Mr P) - you have to be aware of it - If you are not then the chance of something happening becomes greater
I every admiration for the bloke - he has managed to make a career out of cycle touring and has pushed it to the point if it is not actually mainstream telly then not far off - He portrays a pretty honest picture of himself which I like - It has not however dispelled the myth that cycle tourers are a little eccentric - However, I do not mind fooling people into thinking that I am a little eccentric
As many people have said there are many more people on CGOB who I regard as having achieved more - however they choose only to reveal it in the form of their journals - My particular hero at the moment is Ann Wilson http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/annsbikeride
The repetative comments about calories - that is something that I repeat to myself every day when I am touring - losing too much weight is not good for me - I was talking to a doctor about my cycling the other day and he could not get over the amount I was eating on tour and still failing - the average member of the general public have not got any idea
The danger element - I have worked in places that you could get shot by accident - I have even been shot at accidentally (they apolagised in the morning - we did not know it was you Mr P) - you have to be aware of it - If you are not then the chance of something happening becomes greater
I every admiration for the bloke - he has managed to make a career out of cycle touring and has pushed it to the point if it is not actually mainstream telly then not far off - He portrays a pretty honest picture of himself which I like - It has not however dispelled the myth that cycle tourers are a little eccentric - However, I do not mind fooling people into thinking that I am a little eccentric
As many people have said there are many more people on CGOB who I regard as having achieved more - however they choose only to reveal it in the form of their journals - My particular hero at the moment is Ann Wilson http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/annsbikeride
mr_hippo
Living Legend & Old Fart
I have just watched episode 1 and I am fascinated by his engineering skills! Stop the programme at 14 minutes and you can see that the drive side is on the left, then he changes it back to the right side and after 30 minutes, it's back to the left! I know that the video has been flipped over but that has spoiled it for me. Anyone else noticed it?
Cathryn
Legendary Member
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- Marlborough, Wiltshire
psmiffy said:
My particular hero at the moment is YOU!! I'm currently stuck in Italy with you. Where are you now, actually?
psmiffy said:
I too am following Ann Wilson and also Keith Halligan.
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/kapp2cape
This is a great read of derring-do. A young bloke of 25 deciding toi spice up his life with an epic adventure on a very low budget and ropey equipment. For me, it knocks Mark's achievements into a cocked hat.
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
I think what would make it more interesting would be if he took it a little slower and stopped and talked to more of locals - perhaps he did but didn't always film those bits or the producer thought they weren't the best bits to show. Still its more than I would ever do - so well done on completing his goal.
Armegatron
Active Member
Really enjoying this one, but not as much as the "man who cycled the world".
Before I watched Mark's world trip just before the summer of last year I was not a "cyclist", but I would use a bike every now and then to pop to uni.
After watching the program I had a huge respect for the bloke and was given an insight to what being a "cyclist" could offer me - ie great views, improved health, and a challenge. Now Im hooked on riding the bike anywhere and everywhere and probably owe it to Mark for this.
Before I watched Mark's world trip just before the summer of last year I was not a "cyclist", but I would use a bike every now and then to pop to uni.
After watching the program I had a huge respect for the bloke and was given an insight to what being a "cyclist" could offer me - ie great views, improved health, and a challenge. Now Im hooked on riding the bike anywhere and everywhere and probably owe it to Mark for this.