A unique event that requires pedal power to watch a movie is returning to the Island – and votes are needed to choose which film will be shown.
The outdoor ‘cycling cinema’ will again be part of the popular Isle of Wight Cycling Festival when it is held in Seaclose Park at 19:00 on Saturday 13th September.
It works by members of the audience placing their bikes on a stand which captures power generated as people cycle. There is no stored energy so if the pedals stop – so does the film. Although people are encouraged to cycle to the event, there will be some bicycles available to use.
The idea of the cycling cinema is to promote sustainability and a healthy lifestyle all while enjoying a family movie.
Ahead of the event, voting is taking place to see which film will be shown. These range from all-time classics to recent Hollywood blockbusters.
The films to choose from are:
- Belleville Rendez-Vous
- Despicable Me 2
- The Lego Movie
- The Wizard of Oz
- Wall-E
Votes can be cast via the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival’s website atwww.isleofwightcyclingfestival.co.uk with the closing date being midday on Friday 1st August.
Councillor Luisa Hillard, Executive member for sustainability, said:
“This is another example of how the council is supporting innovative projects across the Island that promote fun, eco-friendly events that bring together many aspects of a more sustainable lifestyle for Islanders and visitors as part of the ‘Bicycle Island’ brand recently launched by Visit Isle of Wight.”
The cycling cinema is a free event and is a great way of bringing people together to celebrate cinema, sustainability, renewable technology and cycling. A marquee is provided in the event of bad weather.
For more information on this event or the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival, please call 01983 821000 or email[email protected].
Photograph: Isle of Wight Council
