About this episode

The episode features a re-watch and discussion of the 1985 cycling film American Flyers in celebration of the 4th of July.

It's the American 4th of July again, and that can only mean one thing: Tradition. It's time for our annual re-watch and discussion about American Flyers, the 1985 cycling classic staring Kevin Costner, David Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul and everyone's favorite cycling baddie Luca Bercovici. Let's hurt a little. Be sure to check out returning show sponsor Hammerhead at hammerhead.io, and use code SLOWRIDE to get a freeeee HRM with your Karoo cycling computer! Special thanks to Til Death Do Us Blart for the inspiration to create this annual show within a show. Thanks to Lance Romance for the intro and outro music used for this show. Check them out here

Topics covered

• cycling
• film discussion
• American culture
• tradition
• July 4th
• sports

Keywords

• American Flyers
• cycling classic
• Kevin Costner
• July 4th
• film rewatch
• sports podcast

Sponsors

Hammerhead

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Til Death Do Us Blart, Lance Romance

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