Colin Lewis, former Tour de France rider and professional cyclist, was still road racing at the age of 71. Olympian and twice UK National Road Race Champion, Colin lived in Devon and became an important part of the county’s cycling heritage.
From the price of potatoes to being Tom Simpson’s teammate at the Tour de France, Old, Grey and Fast uses archive and recent footage to offer a glimpse of the racing career and retirement of this creative and determined character.
Colin went to the great velodrome in the sky (as he would call it) in 2022 and is much missed.
A film by Carrie Hill
Original music composed and performed by Steve Sowden
Old, Grey and Fast was a 2013 Exeter Phoenix Short Film Commission and very many thanks go to everyone who helped with the film.
Best Short Film Commission, Two Short Nights 2013
Silver Award Best Cycling Film, ShAFF 2014
Official Selection Chamonix Film Festival 2014
Official Selection Plymouth Film Festival 2014
Official Selection Kendal Mountain Festival 2014
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© Carrie Hill Films 2013
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4 Comments
Cela nous fait plaisir de voir cette vidéo ,nous avons l'impression de ré entendre des conversations que nous avons eu .Pour nous le Jumelage à Vire est lié à Colin Lewis qui était un immense passionné .Lorsqu'il venait avec des jeunes on sentait qu'il voulait qu'il progresse ….Nous avons rencontré une bonne personne… Famille Colombier de Vire
We are pleased to see this video, it feels like we are re-listening to conversations we have had. For us, the Jumelage in Vire is connected to Colin Lewis, who was immensely passionate. When he came with young people, we could feel that he wanted them to progress. We have met a good person… the Colombier Family from Vire
Wonderful!
What a wonderful film. Thanks for sharing.
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