A fascinating insight into the role of the bicycle in the First World War - from reconnaissance to transporting ammunition, historian and cycling enthusiast Jeremy Banning explores stories from the battlefield. Ollie Bridgewood discovers the role cycle scouts played in the Army Cycling Corp and rides the original bikes used in the conflict. Mark Beaumont meets the grandson of a WW1 soldier who rode for the Highland Cyclist Battalion and survived brutal combat on the front line.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Jeremy Banning, Ollie Bridgewood, Mark Beaumont
Crew: Emma Rimmer (Producer), Stefan Morrocco (Director), Tom Grundy (Camera Operator), Simon Wear (Executive Producer), Mia Walter (Associate Producer), Mike Horlock (Post Production Coordinator)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Studio: GCN+
Runtime: 51 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 07, 2021
IMDb: 4
