Manchester Film Co-operative, in association with Critical Mass Manchester invites you to a screening of the recent documentary film, Bicycle. The event is also the launch of a new book by Carlton Reid, Roads Were Not Built for Cars.

”Bicycle” asks the question why is cycling and the bicycle back in fashion? The film, which is directed by BAFTA winning director and keen cyclist Michael B.Clifford tells the story of cycling in the land that invented the modern bicycle, it’s birth, decline and re birth from Victorian origins to today.

The film weaves bicycle design, sport and transport through the retelling of some iconic stories and features interviews with notable contributors Sir Dave Brailsford, Gary Fisher, Chris Boardman, Ned Boulting, Sir Chris Hoy, Tracy Moseley, Mike Burrows and many more plus great archive, animation and music. “Bicycle” is a humorous, lyrical and warm reflection on the bicycle and cycling and its place in the British national psyche.

Doors: Feature starts at 20:00.

Entry: Solidarity (optional) £7, Regular £5, Cyclist, £4. Student/low wage £3, Unwaged: donation.

Tickets: Buy your tickets in advance here.

Venue: Yard Theatre, 41 Old Birley Street, Hulme, Manchester. M15 5RF.