The true passion for cycling often arises far from the races, and this documentary reminds us of that

The life of Erin Huck has been linked to high performance for years, but her latest project shows a profound shift in her understanding of cycling. The six-time U.S. national XCO champion sets aside the competitive focus to star in a story where cycling regains its most essential meaning.

Erin Huck rediscovers family cycling in “Cycles of Life,” a journey beyond competition

The documentary “Cycles of Life” revolves around a personal experience that originates far from the big stages. It was not a World Cup or an Olympic Games that triggered the change, but a daily scene at a local race in Boulder. While Huck celebrated another podium finish, her partner was taking care of their young child in a kids' race. That contrast made the rider start to question what image of cycling she was conveying.

From that moment on, Huck began to rethink her relationship with the bicycle. Her trajectory, marked by years of competing at the highest level while balancing sports with her work as an engineer, had always been linked to performance. However, that focus overshadowed other dimensions that had been key in her childhood.

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The turning point led her to look back. Before becoming a professional, her bond with the bicycle was built through trips and family outings in the mountains, away from the pressure of results. Those experiences, shared with her parents, were what truly cemented her passion for cycling.

With that idea, Huck decided to replicate that model with her own family. The result is a bikepacking trip in Colorado involving three generations. A journey without bib numbers or rankings, focused on sharing time on the bike and creating memories that transcend any sports results.

The documentary thus presents a clear reflection on current cycling, especially in disciplines like XCO, where competition sets the pace from a very young age. Huck proposes to recover a broader vision, where the bicycle is not just a performance tool, but also a means to explore, coexist, and enjoy.