The community biking challenge continues apace. The leader board is populated by the usual suspects Ritchie and Bonnie Doon with their bloated populations and beneficial demographics. Strathearn continues to hang in there with our small but mighty contingent of dedicated pedal heads. Let’s keep up the good work. This week’s cycling recommendation from the Strathearn A.V. Club is the magnificent The Triplets of Belleville. This spectacular animated film tells the heartbreaking story of Madame Souza who has to rescue her Tour De France bound grandson Champion from French Mafioso. From his earliest toodling around on his tricycle to the heights of bicycle racing, Champion and Madame Souza encounter some of the strangest most delightful characters ever rendered for the screen. This 2003 Canada/France/Belgium co-production is a delight for the whole family. The soundtrack alone is worth your time.

Seeing as how we’re in the midst of a heated Community Bike Challenge this June, Strathearn A.V. Club is soliciting suggestions for favourite books, films, and songs about/for cycling. Recommend a tune you use to pump yourself up for a marathon ride or an inspirational film that makes you want to cruise the streets on two wheels (Hot take - unicyclists are for circuses. Come at me bro.) If you’re interested send suggestions and a couple reasons why to events@strathearncl.org or leave them here in the comments.