'Chasing The Sun' Film night & Panel Discussion

A big-hearted community film night celebrating the power of bikes, people, and positive change — right here in Llangollen.

Drosi Bikes is bringing Chasing The Sun to Llangollen Town Hall for one special evening — and we’re throwing the doors wide open to our local community, our North Wales neighbours, and friends over the border who fancy an inspiring night out with purpose. After a successful tour across England, this is the first screening of the highly rated film, in North Wales.

In 1973 a professor in a little known American university set out to discover the most energy efficient creature on earth: turns out, it’s a human being on a bicycle! The experiment has since entered into legend and is now more relevant than ever before.

This uplifting documentary from 2× BAFTA-winning director Michael B. Clifford dives straight into this simple, yet astonishing idea and follows ordinary cyclists taking on the legendary “Chase The Sun” challenge — a coast-to-coast, sunrise-to-sunset ride that proves just how life-changing a humble bicycle can be. It’s full of heart, hope, and stories that stick with you long after the credits roll. The film features contributions from broadcaster and ITV’s voice of the Tour de France Ned Boulting, author and blogger Jools Walker, Turner Prize-winning artist Sir Richard Long and 4x Mountain Bike World Champion Tracy Moseley. Chasing The Sun is supported by Trek and Bosch eBike Systems.

After the film, we’ll gather for a friendly, honest panel chat with riders, makers, adventurers, and the director himself — exploring how cycling can bring people together, spark small but mighty change, and help us all live a little lighter on the planet.

This isn’t just a film night.
It’s a chance for our community to connect, be inspired, meet brilliant local organisations, and imagine what’s possible — one pedal stroke at a time.

Whether you ride daily, dust your bike off once a decade, or just love a good story…
you’re welcome. Come be part of something special.

What to Expect

• Full film screening of Chasing The Sun
• Panel discussion with a world-class athlete, filmmaker, cycling advocates, writers and gear experts
• Local repair stands & sustainable gear displays/sales
• A friendly community evening celebrating cycling, adventure, and planet-positive action
• A raffle with awesome prizes - and all the money you raise from this raffle will go straight back into community projects by Drosi Bikes
• We’ll also have a fully stocked bar offering soft drinks, alcoholic options, and snacks — perfect for a relaxed midweek evening and a bit of pre-film or mid-panel nibbling.

Extras

• Alpkit will be attending with their 'gear swap' stall
• Snowdonia Gear Repair stall with advice, hand over your gear for repair, or purchase some of their newly recycled - individually made gear
• Bring all your unwanted, outdoor gear for recycling - there will be a tub for you pop it all in!
• There will be a fantastic Raffle with tons of prizes and money raised will go straight back into community projects (more info on prizes to come)
• Watch this space for further announcements!!

Further Information

Chase The Sun is a legendary one-day endurance cycle event, with 4 simultaneous coast-to-coast sunrise-to-sunset rides all setting off at dawn in England, Scotland, Ireland and Italy; next rides on 20th June 2026.

About Your Hosts: Drosi Bikes

Drosi Bikes is a community-driven CIC based in Llangollen, North Wales. We transform discarded bikes and parts into affordable, reliable rides — reducing waste and keeping good bikes out of landfill.

But we’re more than a workshop. Drosi is a friendly hub where people can learn, ride, repair and connect. We offer refurbished bikes, e-bike and cargo bike hire, hands-on maintenance workshops, cycle-confidence sessions and inclusive community events.

Everything we do is rooted in sustainability, empowerment and bringing people together through cycling — helping our community travel greener, feel more confident, and enjoy the freedom of life on two wheels.

Info: Arrive early to grab a good seat, chat to stallholders, meet local cycling and sustainability groups, and settle in before the film.

Info: A welcome and introduction to the evening from your hosts, Drosi Bikes.

Info: Directed by 2× BAFTA-winning filmmaker Michael B. Clifford, the documentary follows ordinary riders taking on the iconic Chase The Sun endurance event. Their journeys reveal the quiet power of the bicycle to transform lives and support a brighter, more sustainable future.

Info: Time for drinks, snacks, and chatting with fellow guests. Check out the sustainability stalls from:
– Dee Valley Clean Up
– Alpkit
– Snowdonia Gear Repair

Info: Hosted by Beth Ward (Drosi Bikes)
Beth will open with an introduction to Drosi Bikes and our mission and introduce the guest speakers. Drosi Bikes is a social enterprise based in Llangollen, working to make cycling more accessible, inclusive and sustainable.

We believe cycling can be a powerful force for good. Using the humble bicycle as a conversation starter, Drosi aims to provoke conversation and showcase different ways of working to inspire positive behaviour change as we adapt to climate change.

Info: A final message from your host and then you may have time to chat amongst the panel, revisit the visiting stalls and gradually make your way home.

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