Preview: Cyclescreen 2011

Bristol and the bicycle go hand-in-hand, like strawberries and cream, Pimms and lemonade, Charles and Eddie. In celebration of our love affair with all things two-wheeled, Cyclescreen is returning to Watershed for a second year, presenting films, talks and events, celebrating the unconfined joy of cycling.

Cyclescreen began yesterday. Here’s what’s going on for the rest of the weekend:

Friday, August 19

Talk: Rob Penn, 6pm
Explore the cultural and scientific  significance of the bike and one man’s journey to build his dream machine.

Film: Life Cycles, 8pm
One of the most eagerly-anticipated mountain bike films ever, showcasing the world’s best riders and locations.

Event: Rollapoluza, 9pm
A free racing event recreating the old roller-race format in the first floor bar. Sweats win prizes.

Saturday, August 20

Film: Boikzmoind (below), 8pm
Open air screening on the Millennium Square big screen of Gavin Strange’s documentary celebrating the fixed gear scene in Bristol.

Sunday, August 21

Talk: William Fotheringham, 1pm
The Guardian’s cycling correspondent discusses his new book, Cyclopedia.

Film: A Sunday in Hell, 3pm
This seminal film about the Paris-Roubaix classic is regarded as the most powerful portrayal of cycle racing ever made. Followed by Q&A with director Jorgen Leth and William Fotheringham.

For more information, visit www.watershed.co.uk/cyclescreen

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