As someone who really loves bikes—I even have three at my place—this movie definitely appealed to me. However, it's not really centered on bicycles; instead, it focuses on young people dealing with difficulties. Biking seems like a way to overcome those issues, particularly when you’re riding outdoors. The Grand Canyon provides an ideal setting for this kind of journey, and the combination of natural scenery and cycl…

Matthew Modine delivers a solid performance as Doug Townsend, a man consumed by cycling. During the day, he functions as something between a correctional officer and a caseworker for young men navigating the criminal justice system. He’s planning a two-week cycling trip covering roughly 700 miles to the Grand Canyon, but their program faces constant funding challenges and needs something attention-grabbing. To that e…