Rider Resilience – The Film

December 2, 2024

Growing awareness for Rider Resilience CIC non-profit, telling the story of its founder.

KENDAL, United Kingdom December 2. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Rider Resilience – The Film, an inspiring documentary about the power of cycling to overcome life’s greatest challenges, premiered to a sold-out audience at the Kendal Mountain Festival’s Bike Night. The film, which received an overwhelmingly positive response, highlights the resilience and unity fostered by the cycling community.

Narrated by legendary rider and Rider Resilience advocate Martyn Ashton, the documentary shares the powerful personal stories of the late Nils Amelinckx, founder of Rider Resilience CIC, alongside fellow riders Rachael Walker and Sam Rice. These deeply moving accounts showcase the mental and physical strength that cycling can provide in the face of adversity.

Rachael Walker discusses her healing journey through cycling after experiencing pregnancy loss, while Sam Rice reveals how cycling became his outlet for resilience as he dealt with his father’s suicide and his own battles with depression and substance abuse. Nils’s story, which began with a diagnosis of advanced bowel cancer at age 30, celebrates how cycling, photography, and writing helped him find solace and strength, eventually inspiring the global Rider Resilience movement.

Supported by sponsors ORTLIEB, DMR, 7mesh, and Lyon Equipment, the film underscores the transformative power of cycling and the strength of community. Rider Resilience CIC is committed to promoting the mental and physical benefits of cycling, using this movement to inspire and support those facing life’s challenges.

You can watch the film for free on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HM9Oa6108kI?si=DSzZe1eKMqmpQ4P2

For more updates, visit the Rider Resilience official website at riderresilience.org, and follow the movement on social media @RiderResilience.

“Incredibly moving and at the same time a beautiful reminder of just how powerful the bicycle can be in so many ways.”

— Tracy Moseley, Former Downhill and Enduro World Champion Mountain Bike Racer

“This is an unforgettable journey that reminds us cycling can be a lifeline, but it’s the spirit of resilience that truly carries us through – a film that leaves a lasting impression and brought me to tears.”

— Rob Warner, Commentator and Former Professional Downhill Mountain Bike Racer

About Rider Resilience CIC
Founded in 2017 by Nils Amelinckx, Rider Resilience CIC is a Community Interest Company that promotes the mental and physical benefits of cycling, especially for those facing adversity. The movement draws on the collective strength of the global cycling community to help individuals push through personal challenges, both physically and mentally.

About Kendal Mountain Festival
Kendal Mountain Festival is one of the world’s foremost celebrations of outdoor adventure and storytelling. Held annually in Kendal, UK, it showcases films, speakers, and experiences that inspire people to explore and challenge themselves in the great outdoors.