Such a fun ride. As a newly converted endurance cyclist, this film checked all the boxes-- excitement, education, inspiration, humor, friendship, and triumph. At multiple points I was choked up--due to the genuine love for team & sport, as well as the hard-fought victories along the way. To mirror Esteban Chavez's closing remarks... what a lovely, HUMAN journey.

Let me state at the outset that I am not a bicycle rider. However, I do enjoy "long form" documentaries on the big screen. Earlier this year, I saw "Le Ride" and thought it to be fantastic. "All for One" is not in its class, both in storytelling and presentation, but it is most enjoyable, entertaining, and is several places, terrifying. The story is essentially a history over several years of the Australian financed cycling team "Green Edge" and we follow many of the managers, drivers (several of whom seem to be closer to daredevils as far as I could tell - why there aren't more crashes involving support cars mystified me) and of course the cyclists themselves. The cyclists are case studies in determination and commitment, and the parents we meet are really engaging and supportive people, even though they must be deservedly concerned about the nature of this sport. We almost had to close our eyes on the cobblestone sections of some of these races - just amazing! The actual production of this film was a little patchy, because it cut from one scene or interview to another at a pace possibly meant to mirror the hectic scenes they were reporting. I found this excessive cutting to be annoying. However, the two cyclists they chose to "feature" in the film were marvellous choices (I will say no more.), and we learnt a lot about a very expensive sport which we will never experience in our lives.

A fantastic experience whether you are a Lycra clad weekend warrior, all-round sports fanatic or just a fan of great entertainment and story-telling. On the surface level this movie is about the first five years of Australian professional cycling team, Orica Greenedge but at a deeper level the themes abound. Mateship, resilience, perseverance, acceptance, multiculturalism, leading from behind, realizing visions, and succeeding against all odds are at the heart of this superb narrative. The Orica team has had countess wins over this period and it would have been so easy to make it a self-appreciative list of victories, highlights and engaging Aussie antics. To instead revolve around the relationship between a non-English speaking, damaged young Colombian and a seemingly 'past it', insecure, aging Australian workhorse becomes less of a cycling documentary and more a lesson in life for the fortunate viewer. Do yourself a favor...