Everybody's journey is different. In this mini documentary, SA XCO Champ, Cherie Redecker (Vale) shares the ups and down of professional racing. From the highs of racing overseas and finishing inside the top 25 at a UCI World XCO Cup, to the downs of struggling for good results back at home. This is a heartfelt account of what it takes to push yourself to the limit as a professional athlete.
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This video has been submitted to the Cape Union Mart Adventure Film Challenge which forms part of the BANFF Centre Film Festival.
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More about the filmmaker:
Andre has been drawn to cycling ever since his 26" gripshift Wheeler hit some sweet Stellenbosch singletrack back in 2009, and he's never look backed. He has been on both sides of the handlebar, first as a semi-pro MTB rider and then as a creative pursuing a career working for one of the biggest bicycle manufacturers in SA followed by starting his own media company in 2016. He's filmed and edited mountain bike videos for various brands including Giant Bicycles, Industry Nine and even for an airline as part of a two man crew that flew to the 2nd most remote island to shoot a MTB film for Airlink (watch it here: • Mountain Biking One Of... ).
Find out more by getting in touch with Andre at andrehugomedia@gmail.com or view more of his work at andrehugo.com.