The Road from Karakol
In the summer of 2011, alpinist Kyle Dempster set out across Kyrgyzstan’s back roads on his bike. His goal – ride across the country via old Soviet roads while climbing as many of the region’s impressive peaks as possible. He was alone. He’d purchased his bike just weeks before and had never bike toured. He carried only a minimalist’s ration of climbing gear and knew ten words of Kyrgyz vocabulary.
Described by the filmmaker as 'part meditation on true spirit of adventure and part epic travelogue', we love 'The Road from Karakol' for Kyle's offbeat sense of humour and unforgettable pieces to camera - especially the naked river crossing.
Duration: 35 minutes
Producer: Duct Tape Then Beer
Director: Fitz Cahall (Filming: Kyle Dempster)
Year: 2013
Nationality: USA
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Film Reviews: Read interview with Kyle in Bike Magic (and his kit list)
Film Sponsors: Outdoor Research, La Sportiva and 5Point Film
Music: Original score by Amy Stolzenbach (who also wrote the score for 'Walled In'). You can download other soundtracks 'Open Air' by Lemolo & 'The Modern Age' by Exit Music from ShAFF Store.
Photos © Kyle Dempster
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