Davis + Connie

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This film, produced by Rapha and Ben Ingham, is about two of America’s finest and most inspiring road racers, Davis Phinney and Connie Carpenter-Phinney. For anyone who saw them race, Davis and Connie came to represent the best in American road racing, combining bold racing with uncompromising attitudes on and off the bike. Their careers saw them move from domination of domestic races to international and Olympic success.
Filmed at their home in Boulder, Colorado, Davis and Connie uses interviews with both riders, along with accounts from contemporaries such as Andy Hampsten, Douglas Emerson and Coors Classic race promoter, Michael Aisner. Through archive footage, it also documents their journey to the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and deals with Davis’s subsequent experiences of living with Parkinson’s disease.
Following Davis’s diagnosis, in 1999, these two celebrated riders went on, in 2004, to establish the Davis Phinney Foundation, an organisation that informs and supports families living with the disease, and which has raised millions of dollars for cutting-edge research into treatments. With the release of these two special edition jerseys honouring Davis and Connie, Rapha will contribute a percentage of the proceeds from the jerseys to the foundation’s ongoing work.

[@ryan8538]

Speaking as somebody with Parkinsons in my family: Thank you to Davis Phinney for taking the time to make this, you're a hero.

[@whokitkat]

These two are legends of Bike Racing in North America
Thanks for paving the way with your love of cycling

[@chris-py2qe]

Thank you Rapha and Ben for this wonderful film, and Thank you Davis and Connie for being such an inspiration.

[@oot-n-aboot]

Davis & Connie were my cycling heroes back in the 80s and 90s. Now they're my heroes for living. Thanks for sharing their story. Thanks to Davis & Connie for your amazing spirit.

[@cesarjom]

Davis Phinney, a class act on the bike as a pro and now away from professional cycling even more courageous and inspiring. Thank you Davis.

[@WayneWBishop]

Outstanding. Thanks for the wonderful memories. This needs to be seen by more people!

[@dalereves1901]

Wonderful film that captures their incredible story and personalities. I'm still cheering for you, Davis and Connie.

[@BIGDO13]

Great film... what a magnificent pair of cyclists... Colorado represent!

[@Ossiningbjj]

Tham you Rapha Films, for this wonderful story.

[@dansotelo228]

Dear Connie & Davis, as I get older, you were & continue to be an inspiration. When you were young racing the Coors classic & the 84 Olympics I was working for the Japan Group (ie Shimano, Tioga, etc etc), and I was a Cat-1 having the time of my life. Just like you, that's when I met the girl of my life Connie Shim (Korean), who was the secretary for Shimano USA Ken Fujimura. Both she and I were sent to San Fransisco to attend the Coors Classic start and when we saw each other, it was love at first sight. We were happily married 24 years. My wife and I eventually went on to found onZa. Its so nice to see you guys and hopefully holding together. Sincerely Dan

[@afjeff56]

So very glad I got to see these great clips. Of the bike racing I grew up with! Loved you guys! You were my Hero's! and still very much are ... Thanks and take care Davis!!! GO TAYLOR!!!

[@kenacycle]

what a wonderful story. Thank you for reminding us of the two greatest cyclists of all time

[@markr5132]

Davis and Connie, after all these years, they are still winners!!!

[@darinbusse7591]

I just came across this film, 6 years after it was released! The first time I saw the Coors Classic was the day after Davis and Connie withdrew to prepare for the Olympics. I enjoy watching my DVD series of the Red Zinger/Coors Classic over and over. Bike racing in the 1980's in America was a special time. It was great to see this video. Thanks for the trip down memory lane and to reconnect with Michael Aisner and company. Please keep making these great videos!

[@MrTyside]

Thank you for this film. Davis immediately reminded me of my dad who also has Parkinson's and was a huge cycling enthusiast. He talks just like him, I could tell before he even said he had Parkinson's.

[@sleg8]

Great story. Best rapha film!

[@nexttoaneclair7707]

super fantastic

[@santiagobenites]

The parents of one of my favorite bike racers! Actually, I watched the entire 1984 women's road race, and then the men's, and immediately fell in love with cycling and racing. The very next day I went to the bike shop where I'd purchased a 10 speed just a couple of weeks before, and asked them if I could trade it in for a racing bike.

[@RGCastro7]

Beautiful tribute to some amazing people!

[@eveanddell]

This was a beautiful piece. Thank you.

[@35loafer]

simply amazing!!!! his son seems to be a wonderfull chip off the old block. what grace and insight great film gang kudos

[@brianmcg321]

Awesome.

[@whokitkat]

Davis is just a kool sprinting dude! Thanks for helping to shape of cycling in North America!

[@ptloo4532]

Love these people.

[@greg_loper]

well done!

[@robv7311]

Nice job!!!

[@Leggoeggo101]

what a family

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

Phinneys = legends

[@MilesCobbett]

Connie didn't you ride a Ferdi Kessels frame Main D'or? I owed one in Santa Cruz frame #32

[@ukch1]

“Everybody knew who Connie was my Family knew Davis”😂

[@Nojikuzus]

Who would 'thumbs down' this? Lame

[@literoadie3502]

Connie has such a sexy voice and accent! What is it?

[@davomccranko]

3:35 Simon Cowell?