South American Epic Cycling Expedition Documentary Film Screening in Toronto

When: January 22, 2026 @ 7pm

Where: Blacksmith Cycle, 1A Givins Street, Toronto, ON M6J 2X5

Register for your free ticket here (spaces are limited)

What: ‘Because it’s There – A story of a group of strangers crossing South America by bicycle’ – a 40 minute documentary followed by a Q&A with two of the 2024 cyclists featured in the film, American Steve Johnson and Canadian Tom Perlmutter.

Please join us on January 22nd for the first Toronto screening of ‘Because it’s There – A story of a group of strangers crossing South America by bicycle.‘ This visually rich and thought provoking documentary follows the 2024 South American Epic – a 6-month cycling expedition stretching from Colombia to Patagonia run by our team here at TDA Global Cycling. What compels a group of strangers to cross an entire continent by bicycle? This film tries to answer that question.

Led by unflappable tour leader, Carolina, and her resourceful crew, the cyclists pedal across vast salt flats, mountain passes, wind-blasted deserts, and remote river valleys. Along the way, they confront mechanical failures, political protests, wild weather and personal doubts — but they also experience a shared joy that can’t be measured in distance travelled.

Through candid interviews, moments of adversity and scenes of breathtaking beauty, the film captures more than just a journey — it reveals the formation of a tight-knit community. This is not just a film about cycling. It’s about choosing discomfort, embracing challenge and discovering meaning in movement — together.

Pictured above – Steve (left) celebrating in Patagonia and Tom (right) fixing a flat in Chile

At the end of the screening, we are fortunate to have two of the characters from the film – Tom Perlmutter, and Steve Johnson – in attendance to answer your questions about their cycling adventure across South America.