Shires - A British Bicycle Film
2024 · 51m · Documentary
Shot around the UK over 2 years and narrated by 'The Voice of Mountain Biking', Rob Warner, Shires encompasses a broad range of riders, racers, freeriders, and world champions on the finest trails England, Wales and Scotland have to offer. Riders include many of the best in the UK, featuring Steve Peat, Bernard Kerr, Mikayla Parton, Joe Barnes, Jake 100, Rob Warner, Jack Carthy, Rob Welch, Sam Hockenhull, Joel Anderson, Harry Schofield, Tom Justice, Jess Stone, Ben Gerrish and many more. Supported by Hope Technology, Ohlins Suspension, Starling Bikes and Peaty's Products.
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