Productions by Mental Enterprises (English and US format)
Mental Enterprises produced an English (PAL) and an US (NTSC) version of the successful German
documentary “You need no victory to be a winner - Race Across America”
The video trailer can be viewed under YouTube
A well-written review appeared in UltraRaceNews
English/US Productions
The Race Across America is known as the most cruel bicycle race worldwide. The racers have
to ride over 3,000 miles in a maximum of 12 days - across the USA, from the Pacific to the Atlantic
Ocean, day and night, all on their own: through blistering-hot deserts, over 10,000 foot high
freezing-cold mountain passes, and against the wind through the endless wide-open span of the
Great Plains.
Dr. Michael Nehls, physician and scientist, explores his physical and mental limits with a specific
aim: reaching the finish line without suffering. He is supported by his wife and their three children -
extreme sport as a family vacation.
He found the key to a relaxed race is the right strategy: a perfect balance between riding and
regeneration, team spirit and individuality, diligence and humor. He also discovered the answers
to some of life's most important questions: What keeps us moving? Which motives lead to failure,
and which are the basis for long-term success - in every aspect of life?
The Race Across America mirrors life in time-lapse and hereby demonstrates that with the right
motives and a healthy strategy, one can, in fact, move mountains.
English/US Productions
The Race Across America is known as the most cruel bicycle race worldwide. The racers have
to ride over 3,000 miles in a maximum of 12 days - across the USA, from the Pacific to the Atlantic
Ocean, day and night, all on their own: through blistering-hot deserts, over 10,000 foot high
freezing-cold mountain passes, and against the wind through the endless wide-open span of the
Great Plains.
Dr. Michael Nehls, physician and scientist, explores his physical and mental limits with a specific
aim: reaching the finish line without suffering. He is supported by his wife and their three children -
extreme sport as a family vacation.
He found the key to a relaxed race is the right strategy: a perfect balance between riding and
regeneration, team spirit and individuality, diligence and humor. He also discovered the answers
to some of life's most important questions: What keeps us moving? Which motives lead to failure,
and which are the basis for long-term success - in every aspect of life?
The Race Across America mirrors life in time-lapse and hereby demonstrates that with the right
motives and a healthy strategy, one can, in fact, move mountains.