Velorama

Velorama, a new feature documentary film created from stunning British Film Institute archive film about a Century of the Bicycle. From the invention of the bicycle to the gruelling pursuit of Le Tour – a historical journey through a century of cycling are honoured in this specially-made new film comprised of fascinating archive materials and music. Yorkshire audiences will have the first opportunity to see this new documentary. Directed by award-winning documentary director Daisy Asquith from Leeds, with a soundtrack from cult musician Bill Nelson, who blends electro, samples, sound effects and ambient noise to create collages of beautiful dreamy music. Commissioned by Sheffield Docfest as part of the Tour De Cinema programme for Yorkshire Festival 2014 with support from Arts Council England, Yorkshire Water, Welcome to Yorkshire and Yorkshire Local Authorities.