Off Road to Athens surprised many critics and film makers by winning the prestigious Vail Film Festival this Spring. Sam Chafos, the director of the festival said, “We had over one thousand films submitted to the this year’s festival... I am proud to announce that the winner of Best Documentary was my personal favorite and what I believe is the best of the best, Off Road To Athens!” The honor represents the first time an indie cycling film has gone head-to-head with Hollywood budgeted films and emerged victorious.
