WW1 - War on Two Wheels (2021)
A fascinating insight into the role of the bicycle in the First World War - from reconnaissance to transporting ammunition, historian and cycling enthusiast Jeremy Banning explores stories from the battlefield. Ollie Bridgewood discovers the role cycle scouts played in the Army Cycling Corp and rides the original bikes used in the conflict. Mark Beaumont meets the grandson of a WW1 soldier who rode for the Highland Cyclist Battalion and survived brutal combat on the front line.
Director: Stefan Morrocco, Tom Simmonds
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: May 7, 2021
Cast
- Jeremy Banning - Presenter
- Ollie Bridgewood - Presenter
- Mark Beaumont - Presenter
Production: GCN+
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Cycling Races and Road Endurance, Classic Cycling Races and Endurance
Keywords
great britain, world war i, bicycle, cycling
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WW1 - War on Two Wheels about?
- A fascinating insight into the role of the bicycle in the First World War - from reconnaissance to transporting ammunition, historian and cycling enthusiast Jeremy Banning explores stories from the battlefield. Ollie Bridgewood discovers the role cycle scouts played in the Army Cycling Corp and rides the original bikes used in the conflict. Mark Beaumont meets the grandson of a WW1 soldier who rode for the Highland Cyclist Battalion and survived brutal combat on the front line.
- Who directed WW1 - War on Two Wheels?
- WW1 - War on Two Wheels was directed by Stefan Morrocco, Tom Simmonds.
- Who stars in WW1 - War on Two Wheels?
- WW1 - War on Two Wheels stars Jeremy Banning, Ollie Bridgewood, Mark Beaumont.
- How long is WW1 - War on Two Wheels?
- WW1 - War on Two Wheels has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is WW1 - War on Two Wheels?
- WW1 - War on Two Wheels is a Documentary film.
- Where was WW1 - War on Two Wheels produced?
- WW1 - War on Two Wheels was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of WW1 - War on Two Wheels?
- The themes of WW1 - War on Two Wheels include: Cycling Races and Road Endurance, Classic Cycling Races and Endurance.