Never thought I'd cry at a cycling movie, but here I am... that was deeply inspirational, upmost respect for Anna and the film crew!! That's new level Rapha...
Dear Ana, I could never know your pain, but I have a good idea. I have endured multiple sports injuries that included 12 spinal surgeries and the lose of my lower left leg. I certainly know all about pain. I returned to cycling exactly 1 year ago. I started on a recumbent trike and am know learning to ride on 2 wheels again. You are a great inspiration to me and I'm sure others like us. Stay strong Ana, you are helping us all.
I was the fittest I had ever been....five months ago I crushed my left leg in a work accident resulting in an open lower left leg quadruple fracture. I'm coming back. The most inspirational film I've ever seen. Thank you Ana.
I met Anna in the 24 hours of Cheste in Valencia!!!! what a woman!!!!! What a human being!!!! you are my idol!!! I simply hope to see you again in 2024!!! You are an inspiration!!!!!!!! I got very emotional watching this movie, ... Thanks!!!!
This hits deep. I was hit by a car while biking just over a year ago and spent a week in the hospital while getting 3 surgeries. I'm fortunate to be back on the bike (albeit one that's in one piece) and I dream of one day maybe being able to do the things Ana has achieved since her injury. Incredible film
As someone who broke both bones on his right arm, and now rides with a few extra bolts and titanium plates, seeing that moment were you lie in bed very injured and still are just happy and focusing on being able to mimic the pedaling motion with your feet.... that really hits me. That single instant, I see you just grasping for a hope of freedom again - that must have taken a lot of courage. Very few of us watching this would pull that off, and all you did - including "scratching" off the race after all that. Which... by the way.. is the 2nd most courageous thing - recognizing that what you were no longer shows in the mirror. Thank you for sharing all of this with us. The tears, the pain, the crooked walking - this is what makes it real, and brave. It's not about winning races, or medals - it's always about taking the biggest punch in the face, and showing up again the next day. You kick ass.
A very good film put together by Rufus and Steve on behalf of Rapha. It is however (as someone else in the comments mentioned) deeply conflicting. On the one hand Ana's singleminded and stubborn pursuit of her goals is inspirational. On the other side of the coin, her selfishness has clearly come with considerable cost. Achieving a balance between both sides of the coin is to me what makes cycling so enjoyable. Watching this film I am not sure she is even close to achieving that balance. Am I inspired? For sure. Am I saddened for her? Absolutely.
OMG. Rapha! You are to be commended on the most incredible and stunningly original documentary. This film has raised the bar so high, that it’s unlikely to be bettered. This story of Anna and Ruby is just so astonishing and the strength, courage and honesty is quite overwhelming to watch.
This film was fantastic. Extremely well executed and you can tell the filmmakers fell in love with the story. Not only is this woman an inspiration and a testament that anyone can achieve whatever goal they set for themselves, but it touched the humanity in me like very few films do. Because of my uncle, I grew up having a passion for cycling and this resonated deeply within me. Just awe-inspiring and a tremendous piece of work. So proud of her and her daughter and the filmmakers. I've recommended this film to all of my cycling friends and family! Great job guys!
Absolutely inspiring, emotionally touching and well-done documentary. One of the best cycling ones I’ve watched. Thank you sooo much for this openness, Ana!
Incredibly powerful. You had me all over the place with emotions throughout. I loved how raw this film felt while still being beautifully produced. Kudos to the entire team and best wishes to Ana. Thank you for sharing your story. Thanks to Rapha for supporting the production of pieces like this.
Wow!! What a relentless fighter Ana is! Kudos to Rapha for making an absolutely wonderful film and Ana is incredible and beautiful!! Can't wait to see more of her...
Amazing person and I must say that are so much more then you realize. I am humbled by your strength and honesty, Thank you for trusting us with your story.
Thank you for your inspiring story, if you ever come to California I would be honored to have a conversation with you..keep the rubber side down on road and a tailwind at your back..
Inspiring, terrifying, sad, happy, appreciative, motivated, scared, questionable ... I have never experienced such a wide range of emotions watching a film. Ana, you are beautiful. Ride safe
great film on the limits of the body. Most cycling films are about mission impossibles that are made possible but this is a much MUCH more relatable film and dealing with losing, injury, grief and sadness is much harder to depict and explain than winning is
Wow! What a story! What courage and passion! I am deeply moved and full of admiration for Ana. It's not the first Rapha film that inspires me, but it is certainly up there with the best. Thank you so much.
Thank you Anna for the lesson on life. You are a beautiful woman and a wonderful strong woman! Thank you for the inspiration. God bless you and your daughter. 🤗😘🚴🏻♀️🔝💪
Films like this will help her make $. As a plastic surgeon, I can tell you a lot can be done to improve the scars. I LOVE this film - so raw and honest and emotional. Never give up!!
Thank you for such a wonderful film! Fascinating, powerful, moving and inspiring! What a brave woman, so courageous! I got so emotional because I had a bad accident on the bike that shattered my arm bones and a car accident that literally disfigured my face. Anna you are my hero! 💙🚴🏻♂️💪🏻
Ana you have overcome adversity your entire life You have stared at the devil and achieved highs and lots of lows. Keep crushing the way you do. Very inspirational and you are a warrior Regards from South Africa
When you think you are down and out watch this and consider how strong you can be when you set aside the doubt and self pity your brain fools you into. Thank you Ana for having the bravery to share your story.
Stunning film work … and a truly inspiring story for anyone who loves to cycle or pushes themself as an athlete at any level. Thank you Anna and thank you Rapha.
Amazingly inspiring video. Ana, you are a true warrior of life in all aspects and I wish I was half as brave and strong as you are. I'd love to take this opportunity to say thank you for sharing your story and for encouraging others to face life like you do, as a true survivor, a warrior and a source of inspiration. Thank you & hugs from Madrid❤️
A truly beautiful and tragic story at the same time. A depiction of human spirit in the face of adversity. For most being able to walk again would be enough but for a cyclist the feeling of freedom on 2 wheels is where its at. Inspirational human beings both Ana and Ruby.
A very strong story! To goosebumps. Anna is so powerful and so beautiful. There are no words. Let me just say thank you to everyone who made this great movie. Team Rapha, I'm so glad I started your UA-cam channel a few months ago. You are making a huge contribution to shaping cycling culture around the world.
Ana is very inspirational. Also would like to say that Ruby deserves a lot of credit. She clearly is very supportive of Ana and she too must have had a very difficult time dealing with her mothers accident.
After hundreds of inspirational videos, Rapha brought me to tears. I hope they continue to present similar true stories that motivate us to continue forward in cycling and in life.
You made me cry and felt sorry for you but i also felt that you also gave me inspiration and gave me high hopes. Truly an amazing woman. May you have what you wish for and continue do what you love to do ❤️.
Wow, Anna brings a whole new meaning to the word "endurance " ... she's a strong a-f rider but her ego she speaks of can really do not only her harm but her beautiful daughter too. I hope she find a reasonable balance in her life/sport and can enjoy her cycling for years to come.
Interesting film, limits are meant to be pushed. Accidents change us, but you are still beautiful. Take care of your daughter and your health. Keep riding, cheers.
Anna - your strength and perseverance is inspirational! I’m amazed at how well you’ve bounced back considering the extent of your crash. All that said, please consider treatment for the emotional scars that are clearly still present from your trauma… something specific to PTSI and that includes EMDR!
Ana I’m in awe of you. Your strength is immense. Your spirit unwavering. You absolutely needed this race to measure where your recovery is at and in that pursuit you were successful. This is just a mark of where you’re at not your peak. 💪 BTW love the shirt. I need more snacks!
The main thing I learned from watching this is that if I am in a sporting event and I am nearly at the end and I know I am not going to win, then I will not quit. I will finish the race. Even if I finish last. Winning isn´t everything.
Amazing.. thank you for sharing your story. Also GO RUBY! ps. I also work two jobs, have my trainer in the kitchen/living area of my tiny house. Just to live in the Rocky Mountains.. Keep going. 💪🏻
F***. Just hard to watch this. Mind fighting a body that isn't working like it was pre crash. Tough. Those words, rather be happy inside and die than live a life dead inside hold so true. Something which offers so much freedom and pure joy also able to destroy a life partially or completely. SO glad Ana is back riding. I imagine she'd not call it thriving...but riding. And some days...that's all you can hope for. Ride on Ana!!! Great work Rapha! A captivating, although hard, story to be able to hear and have told.
Very nice documentary. I am myself recovering now from a bicycle crash where I had a rupture of the ligament between my collarbone and the sternum. Also Shoulder is in bad condition. Hopefully I will be able to recover full functionality and range of motion in my right arm
One of Rapha's best films to date.....
‘Normalising things that arn’t normal’
Never thought I'd cry at a cycling movie, but here I am... that was deeply inspirational, upmost respect for Anna and the film crew!! That's new level Rapha...
I agree, and shed tears myself, deeply touching movie!
How could you not, she’s incredible
Dear Ana, I could never know your pain, but I have a good idea. I have endured multiple sports injuries that included 12 spinal surgeries and the lose of my lower left leg. I certainly know all about pain. I returned to cycling exactly 1 year ago. I started on a recumbent trike and am know learning to ride on 2 wheels again. You are a great inspiration to me and I'm sure others like us. Stay strong Ana, you are helping us all.
I was the fittest I had ever been....five months ago I crushed my left leg in a work accident resulting in an open lower left leg quadruple fracture. I'm coming back.
The most inspirational film I've ever seen. Thank you Ana.
You’ll be back Kev!
See you out on the road my man. Hope you're doing better now!
I met Anna in the 24 hours of Cheste in Valencia!!!! what a woman!!!!! What a human being!!!! you are my idol!!! I simply hope to see you again in 2024!!! You are an inspiration!!!!!!!! I got very emotional watching this movie, ... Thanks!!!!
This hits deep. I was hit by a car while biking just over a year ago and spent a week in the hospital while getting 3 surgeries. I'm fortunate to be back on the bike (albeit one that's in one piece) and I dream of one day maybe being able to do the things Ana has achieved since her injury. Incredible film
Ruby, thank you. Your mother wouldn’t be able to do all these without you, you’re an inspiration!❤
Totally speechless and a story that goes deep in my cycling hearth.
Bester Film übers Ultra-Radfahren, den ich je gesehen habe. Punkt.
As someone who broke both bones on his right arm, and now rides with a few extra bolts and titanium plates, seeing that moment were you lie in bed very injured and still are just happy and focusing on being able to mimic the pedaling motion with your feet.... that really hits me. That single instant, I see you just grasping for a hope of freedom again - that must have taken a lot of courage. Very few of us watching this would pull that off, and all you did - including "scratching" off the race after all that. Which... by the way.. is the 2nd most courageous thing - recognizing that what you were no longer shows in the mirror.
Thank you for sharing all of this with us. The tears, the pain, the crooked walking - this is what makes it real, and brave. It's not about winning races, or medals - it's always about taking the biggest punch in the face, and showing up again the next day.
You kick ass.
What an absolutely amazing lady; humble but oh so driven! I hope she competes next year and completes the TransIberica - hopefully first!
A very good film put together by Rufus and Steve on behalf of Rapha. It is however (as someone else in the comments mentioned) deeply conflicting. On the one hand Ana's singleminded and stubborn pursuit of her goals is inspirational. On the other side of the coin, her selfishness has clearly come with considerable cost. Achieving a balance between both sides of the coin is to me what makes cycling so enjoyable. Watching this film I am not sure she is even close to achieving that balance. Am I inspired? For sure. Am I saddened for her? Absolutely.
That’s one of the best films I’ve seen
I always return to this.. and everytime it feels the same.. brutal..inspiring and massive respect ! Glad I found this... Will keep watching this.
I am glad I am not the only one who cried. I was like 'wow, this is moving' - I can relate a lot to her, she is so human.
OMG. Rapha! You are to be commended on the most incredible and stunningly original documentary. This film has raised the bar so high, that it’s unlikely to be bettered. This story of Anna and Ruby is just so astonishing and the strength, courage and honesty is quite overwhelming to watch.
That was incredible, inspiring, intimidating, joyous, sad, illogical… wonderful!!!! Chapeaux Ana!!
What an amazing woman. Thanks to everyone involved in this film. If she learns how to eat she will perform great
Amazing, Ana you are a beast. If I had to ride a thousand miles just to ride a day with you...I would. Never stop
Watched the courage of this great cyclist. Thank you so much for your courage and candor. My best to you and your daughter.
Thank you Ruby for standing by your mother!!! Respect for both of you!!!
That's just amazing! She's a wonderful woman. Thanks Ana, and to the film crew. We wish her well, and hope you do a follow-through - she deserves it.
This film was fantastic. Extremely well executed and you can tell the filmmakers fell in love with the story. Not only is this woman an inspiration and a testament that anyone can achieve whatever goal they set for themselves, but it touched the humanity in me like very few films do. Because of my uncle, I grew up having a passion for cycling and this resonated deeply within me. Just awe-inspiring and a tremendous piece of work. So proud of her and her daughter and the filmmakers. I've recommended this film to all of my cycling friends and family! Great job guys!
Absolutely inspiring, emotionally touching and well-done documentary. One of the best cycling ones I’ve watched. Thank you sooo much for this openness, Ana!
This is the best cycling film I've ever watched. Everyone involved in this is incredible. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you UA-cam for recommending this video! I love this story. Anna is a monster. I feel compelled to do more with my life after watching this film
Inspiring story well told. She’s definitely mad but deserves upmost respect for getting back on the bike cracking back on 👏🏻
Incredibly powerful. You had me all over the place with emotions throughout. I loved how raw this film felt while still being beautifully produced. Kudos to the entire team and best wishes to Ana. Thank you for sharing your story. Thanks to Rapha for supporting the production of pieces like this.
Wow!! What a relentless fighter Ana is! Kudos to Rapha for making an absolutely wonderful film and Ana is incredible and beautiful!! Can't wait to see more of her...
Amazing person and I must say that are so much more then you realize. I am humbled by your strength and honesty, Thank you for trusting us with your story.
Thank you for your inspiring story, if you ever come to California I would be honored to have a conversation with you..keep the rubber side down on road and a tailwind at your back..
What a beautiful, powerful and inspiring film. Amazing videography too! Never just a ride indeed, hats off Rapha!
Every Rapha film is a journey worth taking. Thanks for sharing the magic!
Inspiring, terrifying, sad, happy, appreciative, motivated, scared, questionable ... I have never experienced such a wide range of emotions watching a film. Ana, you are beautiful. Ride safe
Awesome filming, great story thanks for making it and highlighting her story.
great film on the limits of the body. Most cycling films are about mission impossibles that are made possible but this is a much MUCH more relatable film and dealing with losing, injury, grief and sadness is much harder to depict and explain than winning is
Amazing film.. Speechless.
Masterpiece. Also very difficult to watch. Thank you
Wow! What a story! What courage and passion! I am deeply moved and full of admiration for Ana. It's not the first Rapha film that inspires me, but it is certainly up there with the best. Thank you so much.
Thank you Anna for the lesson on life. You are a beautiful woman and a wonderful strong woman! Thank you for the inspiration. God bless you and your daughter. 🤗😘🚴🏻♀️🔝💪
Films like this will help her make $. As a plastic surgeon, I can tell you a lot can be done to improve the scars. I LOVE this film - so raw and honest and emotional. Never give up!!
Thank you for such a wonderful film! Fascinating, powerful, moving and inspiring! What a brave woman, so courageous! I got so emotional because I had a bad accident on the bike that shattered my arm bones and a car accident that literally disfigured my face. Anna you are my hero! 💙🚴🏻♂️💪🏻
Ana you have overcome adversity your entire life
You have stared at the devil and achieved highs and lots of lows. Keep crushing the way you do. Very inspirational and you are a warrior
Regards from South Africa
Wow!!! I’m worn out just from watching that!!!! Some amazing people. Congratulations on your recovery Anna!!!
When you think you are down and out watch this and consider how strong you can be when you set aside the doubt and self pity your brain fools you into. Thank you Ana for having the bravery to share your story.
Stunning film work … and a truly inspiring story for anyone who loves to cycle or pushes themself as an athlete at any level. Thank you Anna and thank you Rapha.
Amazingly inspiring video. Ana, you are a true warrior of life in all aspects and I wish I was half as brave and strong as you are. I'd love to take this opportunity to say thank you for sharing your story and for encouraging others to face life like you do, as a true survivor, a warrior and a source of inspiration. Thank you & hugs from Madrid❤️
I feel pain for the tortured soul. Fascinating and also disturbing.may peace you find
Such an incredible film. Thank you for putting it all out there and sharing your incredible story
A truly beautiful and tragic story at the same time. A depiction of human spirit in the face of adversity. For most being able to walk again would be enough but for a cyclist the feeling of freedom on 2 wheels is where its at. Inspirational human beings both Ana and Ruby.
A very strong story! To goosebumps. Anna is so powerful and so beautiful. There are no words. Let me just say thank you to everyone who made this great movie. Team Rapha, I'm so glad I started your UA-cam channel a few months ago. You are making a huge contribution to shaping cycling culture around the world.
Such a powerful movie Anna is so brave and inspirational. Wishing her all the best moving forward.
Oh my goodness that was so raw and refreshing. I am so thankful for all involved.
Ana is very inspirational. Also would like to say that Ruby deserves a lot of credit. She clearly is very supportive of Ana and she too must have had a very difficult time dealing with her mothers accident.
Thanks for uploading such an amazing and well edited film, those people especially Ana, wow and inspirational.👏👏👏
That was really well done guys. Ana is a freaking legend. You did a bang up job showing who she is, one of very few true ultra humans!
Inspiring story, brilliantly told & produced. Thanks for that!
Inspirational, beautiful, true strength... RIDE!
After hundreds of inspirational videos, Rapha brought me to tears. I hope they continue to present similar true stories that motivate us to continue forward in cycling and in life.
You made me cry and felt sorry for you but i also felt that you also gave me inspiration and gave me high hopes. Truly an amazing woman. May you have what you wish for and continue do what you love to do ❤️.
Wow, Anna brings a whole new meaning to the word "endurance " ... she's a strong a-f rider but her ego she speaks of can really do not only her harm but her beautiful daughter too. I hope she find a reasonable balance in her life/sport and can enjoy her cycling for years to come.
Thank you, Ana and crew... Wish u the best!
crying. god bless her.
Ana 💗 thankyou Rapha for sharing her 🙏🏼🚲💥
Interesting film, limits are meant to be pushed. Accidents change us, but you are still beautiful. Take care of your daughter and your health. Keep riding, cheers.
Thanks Anna. Thanks Rapha.
Cycling is not just about winning, it is about living it. Thanks again for such a powerful story and inspiration.
Anna - your strength and perseverance is inspirational! I’m amazed at how well you’ve bounced back considering the extent of your crash. All that said, please consider treatment for the emotional scars that are clearly still present from your trauma… something specific to PTSI and that includes EMDR!
Ana I’m in awe of you. Your strength is immense. Your spirit unwavering. You absolutely needed this race to measure where your recovery is at and in that pursuit you were successful. This is just a mark of where you’re at not your peak. 💪 BTW love the shirt. I need more snacks!
That was superb. What an incredible human
Duro,muy duro…lo que me hace pensar en la adicción a este tipo de esfuerzos sin fin
Beautiful film. Very inspiring. Anna is a fantastic woman
jus' an INCREDIBLE Human Being You are Ana ... ride far with a Smile, Stay Blessed.
Ana is so inspiring! Can't believe how hard was it for her to come back...
Absolutely inspirational story and brilliant production crew to share it with us thank you.
Absolutely inspiring woman and mother.
Fantastic work,you are a Hero in every sense of the word.Respect.
This was truly an emotional and inspirational film! I really admire Ana's strength ❤
The main thing I learned from watching this is that if I am in a sporting event and I am nearly at the end and I know I am not going to win, then I will not quit. I will finish the race. Even if I finish last. Winning isn´t everything.
Amazing.. thank you for sharing your story. Also GO RUBY! ps. I also work two jobs, have my trainer in the kitchen/living area of my tiny house. Just to live in the Rocky Mountains..
Keep going. 💪🏻
Ana is awesome. This is just a temporary setback. She'll be back!
... brutalmente , belo registo . Bom trabalho . Acreditar , sempre , até ao fim .
Ana, you are an inspiration! Always!
Blessed be! That is real life!
You work hard! I hope i will see further rides and pics of you.
INSPIRATIONAL!!!! Thank you Ana and everyone involved… I needed to see this today xxx
What a hero! Nicely done, Rapha!
F***. Just hard to watch this. Mind fighting a body that isn't working like it was pre crash. Tough. Those words, rather be happy inside and die than live a life dead inside hold so true. Something which offers so much freedom and pure joy also able to destroy a life partially or completely. SO glad Ana is back riding. I imagine she'd not call it thriving...but riding. And some days...that's all you can hope for. Ride on Ana!!! Great work Rapha! A captivating, although hard, story to be able to hear and have told.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching the film. 🌹
Very nice documentary. I am myself recovering now from a bicycle crash where I had a rupture of the ligament between my collarbone and the sternum. Also Shoulder is in bad condition. Hopefully I will be able to recover full functionality and range of motion in my right arm
Incredibly strong woman with an amazing story. Nobody tells it better than Rapha!
Amazing film, determined Ana, looking forward to part 2….
Very inspirational. Ana, you are a beast! Keep pedaling!
Ana you are an inspiration! Thank you!
Beautifully done!!!! Thank you
You are an inspiration Ana, all the best
I hope she can see what a great fighter she is.
Thank you
Very touching and inspirational film. Dear Anna keep on riding... Respect 🙏
Left with more questions than answers
Such is life
'handsome is what handsome does'. Perfect.
A truly inspirational story well done what an amazing woman , Chapeau bravo 👏
Leg movement after thoracic spinal surgery, I know that one. A lovely video thank you and wish you well.