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Ryokou

Ryokou

Here’s an exclusive preview of Ryokou, a short film series by Projucer: Shane Perkins takes us behind the scenes of the historic competitive cycling mystique that is the Japanese Keirin in RYOKOU, a web documentary series that will have its worldwide digital release in 5 short parts, for 5 consecutive days, at 12 noon from Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May.

Ryokou

RYOKOU – the Japanese expression for the word ‘journey’ – is a story about the determination of an Australian athlete, set amongst the backdrop of the Land of the Rising Sun. The series explores Shane Perkins’ journey to re-define his career, whilst taking up the challenge to become a champion rider in the National Keirin Series competition in Japan, 2012/2013.

Ryokou will be released as 5 episodes online, viewed daily at 12noon on Monday May 27 through Friday May 31 on YouTube and on all good cycling sites. Social updates on twitter via #ryokou as well as @chasingtheglory & @perkoperkins. Regular updates, announcements & teasers will be posted daily on Facebook.