A quiet little road trip story, Pedal to the Midnight Sun is a documentary on the 1,300 mile bike trip two buddies take across Alaska toward the Artic Circle in 2006. The first of the pair’s efforts, Pedal is a bit like a very good homemade movie. It is a simple presentation with some weaker camera moments, accompanied by original banjo music. The charm is in the friends, JJ Kelley and Josh Thomas, who are down-to-earth, unassuming guys with a good sense of humor and wilderness beards. As they travel under their own steam, often on long stretches of dirt road, it is easy to share their enthusiasm for the unique Alaskan landscape. I got a good laugh when they were fighting a bit of boredom after cycling five hours a day for over three weeks—imagine doing it fast, in France, in July!
The buddies’ second movie, Paddle to Seattle, documents their 1,300 mile kayak ride from Alaska to Seattle, and it demonstrates an improvement in their filming skills. You may want to check this one out first, and if you like these guys, you will likely enjoy their bike ride, too.
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