About the Paris Brest Paris 2003 film

This is a privately produced film and is a personal salute to all those who take up the challenge of Paris-Brest. I wanted to make a film that was informative, entertaining and inspiring and one that would appeal to those who don’t ride bikes as much as to those who do.

It was shot entirely on MiniDV using a single camera (Sony PD150).

The contributors:

Simon Doughty - a professional cycling coach, writer and former GB Team Manager. His clients have won medals in all cycling disciplines at National and World level. He has toured extensively and competed in most forms of cycling. In October 2006, Simon was the victim of a hit-and-run incident while cycling from Manchester station to the velodrome. After three months in a coma, he has now regained consciousness but his long term full recovery is not assured.

Pam & Dave Pilbeam - run the Denmead Audax rides throughout the season. Dave works for Winchester based company, Cycle-Works, producing a variety of secure cycle storage facilities. Clients include Birmingham Hospital and Transport for London.

Derek & Sara Slann - Derek is London taxi driver and Sara works for the administrive department of the local technical college. Derek completed his first PBP in 1999 as a solo rider. This year, he is riding tandem with Sara on her first PBP.

Simon Gent - is a plumber & heating engineer and has recently set up his own company. He can occasionally be seen as a stand-up comedian on the London club circuit...

Mark Stockdale - Mark is a senior electronics designer specialising in explosive and gas detection instrumentation.

Pierre Théobald - president of Audax Club Parisien

Robert Lepertel - former president of Audax Club Parisien

Gilbert Bulté - honorary & former president of Audax Club Parisien