The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you!

Sunday 4th October, 4pm - Summerhall Cinema

Saturday 10th October, 7pm - Pleasance Theatre

There’s always an air of mystique about The Big Bike Film Night; we’re not your typical mainstream film festival, we’re left field and damn proud of it. 

Treasuring where a bike can take you, our film festival is devised and designed to delight the two-wheel devotee by celebrating the fun, the adventure, and the inspiration that cycling enables. Showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration.

We don’t reveal what films go into our collections; just like riding a bike –it’s the journey and not the destination that is important, but here are some insights...

The 2026 treasure chest of films includes: 
•   a dazzling mountain bike ride exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Norway, embracing the magic of the midnight sun
•   an inspiring film that captures the wettest, most miserable riding conditions imaginable
•   a moving movie that follows a father and son’s journey as they take on one of life’s most meaningful milestones- riding a bike together as a family
•   an immersive film that follows riders on the iconic ‘TransAtlantic Way’, a self-supported ultra-cycling event along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
•   a film that playfully delves into the world of fat bikes
•   a tantalising look into a road cyclist’s life as he grapples with his career goals, other expectations of him, and pursuit of his physical limits
•   a compelling story about perseverance, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of navigating daily life following a life-altering injury, and how adaptive design has transformed and enriched the journey forward 
•   a bold and uplifting story of an adventure activist, attempting to break the 24-hour Guinness World Record in downhill mountain biking- all to raise funds for reforesting foothills around Queenstown, New Zealand. Her relentless pursuit not only pushes the limits of endurance but also becomes a powerful symbol of resilience and environmental commitment
•   and crowning the night off… we all love an underdog tale. This charming, funny, heartfelt film inspires us to believe that we all have the capacity to be unlikely heroes in our own stories. The audience is transported back to the nostalgic 1990s, to the slopes of the punishing Mont Ventoux, in Southern France, to witness the drama of a battle between two giants

ALL in the mix!

So...listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, grab your tickets, GO ON… grab your bike, and come along for the ride!!

PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS: -
“Wow! If it comes to your town do NOT miss it. Something for everyone.”
“The Big Bike Film Night is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night - then YOU MUST!!!'
“Go- you will be entertained and inspired!!“

FILM CLASSIFICATION: The Big Bike Film Night is exempt from classification, but the films are suitable for the entire family and would obtain a PG rating. 

SEATING - General availability  |  Intermission: 10 minutes  |  Length of films: 2.5 hours

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Edinburgh,

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