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When Mondo Enduro was conceived in the winter of 1992 it seemed like a substantial challenge to those involved. It was only in the few months before departure (spring 1995) that the possibly greater challenge of filming it was seriously considered. None of the seven riders had any experience of shooting or directing and of course, none of them were used to being in front of the camera. And indeed, what camera? After various call it became clear that as 'members of the public' the notional adventures of Mondo Enduro held zero interest to the TV establishment. Around the same time, Austin and Gerald's mum and dad had bought a fancy but chunky video camera; the Sony VX-1, the first ever Hi8 camera. The Vince parents' had found the VX-1 a touch 'new fangled' and gladly sold it on to the Mondo team. In many respects it is this single fact that made the Mondo Enduro show possible. This was the first time that amateurs were able to record their adventures to a high quality but on a low budget and hence, this DVD is in some small way at the vanguard of reality TV. The pivotal VX-1 camera was augmented with a truly miniature super 8 camera and a 1970s microphone from a car boot sale. Thusly equipped the team shot 21 hours of video and 52 minutes of cine film over the next 400 days. How it ever got onto the Discovery Channel thereafter, is indeed, another story...
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When Mondo Enduro was conceived in the winter of 1992 it seemed like a substantial challenge to those involved. It was only in the few months before departure (spring 1995) that the possibly greater challenge of filming it was seriously considered.
None of the seven riders had any experience of shooting or directing and of course, none of them were used to being in front of the camera. And indeed, what camera? After various call it became clear that as 'members of the public' the notional adventures of Mondo Enduro held zero interest to the TV establishment.
Around the same time, Austin and Gerald's mum and dad had bought a fancy but chunky video camera; the Sony VX-1, the first ever Hi8 camera. The Vince parents' had found the VX-1 a touch 'new fangled' and gladly sold it on to the Mondo team. In many respects it is this single fact that made the Mondo Enduro show possible. This was the first time that amateurs were able to record their adventures to a high quality but on a low budget and hence, this DVD is in some small way at the vanguard of reality TV.
The pivotal VX-1 camera was augmented with a truly miniature super 8 camera and a 1970s microphone from a car boot sale.
Thusly equipped the team shot 21 hours of video and 52 minutes of cine film over the next 400 days. How it ever got onto the Discovery Channel thereafter, is indeed, another story...
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
This is a brilliant piece of travel film, WITHOUT the tantrums, sponsorship, enough spare parts to rebuild the bikes, 3 back up vehicles and half the health service incase you fall of and break a fingernail.
If you want to see what it is realy like to travel warts and all buy this,along with Terra CIRCA the sequal which I think is even better.
As the book says you dont need Mcgregor style sponsorship to go and have a real adventure.
If you want to see what it is realy like to travel warts and all buy this,along with Terra CIRCA the sequal which I think is even better.
As the book says you dont need Mcgregor style sponsorship to go and have a real adventure.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
You've seen Ewan & Charlie's two wheeled adventures on brand new bikes, thousands of pounds of sponsorship and Hollywood film production values. Well if you want to experience the real thing Austin and the boys show you how. No sponsorship, no money, no hotels just the spirit of adventure and willingness to succeed. Watch the Mondo Enduro team battle against all the odds and complete an amazing journey. Filmed with only basic 8mm film and video cam it doesn't get much more basic than this. If you have ever wanted to take your motorbike out on the open road and have the adventure of a lifetime Austin and the boys prove that it doesn't take loads of dosh just the guts to go out and do it. Marvel as the Enduros battle the swamps of the impossible Zilov Gap, repair numerous punctures and mechanical failures. Party with Vodka swilling Russians and survive road traffic accidents. There's humour, drama and excitement and loads of dust and dirt. It makes for compulsive viewing and must rank as one of the greatest motorcycle adventures of all time.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A DVD YOU CAN WATCH OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND NEVER GET BORED.
A MUST HAVE!
FORGET LONG WAY ROUND & LONG WAY DOWN THEY'RE PANTS COMPARED TO THIS.
A MUST HAVE!
FORGET LONG WAY ROUND & LONG WAY DOWN THEY'RE PANTS COMPARED TO THIS.
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just buy it
Firstly, i wish people would stop either comparing this to ewan and charley or slagging ewan and charley off as you cannot compare two different types of trip. Read more
Published 11 months ago by richie463
Mond Enduro - two kinds of funny
There's something funny about Mondo Enduro - in both senses. The funny peculiar bit is to do with chronology. Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Traynor
Challenges Don't Come Much Bigger Than This
Brilliant! I bought this DVD for my wife as one of her Christmas Pressies. She wants to get qualified on 2 wheels and do a big bike trip together in a year or two. Read more
Published 17 months ago by John McKay - Author of One Brit One Bike One Big Country
Outstanding!
Thoroughly entertaining - the good nature and humour of the group shine through. Filming a round the world trip as they did is a staggering achievement. Highly recommended.
Published on 20 April 2010 by S. Slater
Mondo Enduro dvd
I think this film should have cult status as one of the the best biking videos of all time.it launched a thousand rides , and gave inspiration for hundreds of riders all over the... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2010 by nomad
Great holiday viewing.
This DVD was a Christmas present for my husband who's a motorbike fanatic.
We watched it on Boxing Day afternoon and I must admit I enjoyed it as much as he did. Read more
We watched it on Boxing Day afternoon and I must admit I enjoyed it as much as he did. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2009 by D. Ridley
Good Honest Fun.
To me this trip is what off road and long distance bike trips are all about. Done on minimal funds and with basic equipment, these guys proved it can be done. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by A. Heathcote
A proper 'Long Way' DVD...
Entertaining and a 'real life' motorcycle DVD done by ordinary chaps for ordinary bikers. A good motorcycling diary, warts and all, rather than a TV programme. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by Alan Holden
How to become a legend in adventure motorcycling
This film is a documentation of the triumphs, trials and tribulations of an epic motorcycle trip. It is shot in an original, slightly tongue in cheek fashion with news style... Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by P. Windridge
A hysterical and serious motorcycle adventure to keep you engaged and...
The first time I saw this I'd just finished my own around-the-world motorcycle trip lasting 3 years but the approach adopted by Austin and the team was completly different to my... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by Sgt Pepper
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