Colin Lewis, former Tour de France rider and professional cyclist, was still road racing at the age of 71. Olympian and twice UK National Road Race Champion, Colin lived in Devon and became an important part of the county’s cycling heritage.
From being Tom Simpson’s teammate at the Tour de France to the price of potatoes , Old, Grey and Fast uses archive and recent footage to offer a glimpse of the racing career and retirement of this creative and determined character.
Colin went to the great velodrome in the sky (as he would call it) in 2022 and is much missed.
A film by Carrie Hill
With thanks to production assistant extraordinaire Dave Henderson
Original music composed and performed by Steve Sowden
French subtitles by Mathieu Bernard
Old, Grey and Fast was a 2013 Exeter Phoenix Short Film Commission and very many thanks go to everyone who helped with the film.
Best Short Film Commission, Two Short Nights 2013
Silver Award Best Cycling Film, ShAFF 2014
Official Selection Chamonix Film Festival 2014
Official Selection Plymouth Film Festival 2014
Official Selection Kendal Mountain Festival 2014
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© Carrie Hill Films 2013
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