Greg Wood, Director, Sydney

Description

Two track cyclists compete on an indoor velodrome. They're racing on fixed-gear bicycles, circling a steeply banked track. The track is made of wood and delineated with painted lines, including blue and red stripes, and white starting or finish lines. The cyclists wear helmets and streamlined athletic gear in red/yellow and blue/white. The velodrome's environment is brightly lit from above, highlighting the texture of the wooden surface. Close-up shots focus on the cyclists' determined expressions and the mechanics of their bikes, such as the wheels and gloved hands. The overall atmosphere evokes speed and competition.