Stepping into Brompton Junction in Covent Garden, I found a room filled with a kind of easy, open energy that immediately put me at ease. Conversations flowed, people drifted between groups, and there was an unspoken shared interest in movement, design and the simple pleasure of travel. Within minutes I had a drink in hand and was speaking with the team behind the event, swapping stories about cycling, filming and the strange routes technology occasionally sends us down. It felt more like joining a community gathering than attending a launch.
When the lights dimmed, the first film told the story of model and cyclist Duke Kwadwo and filmmaker Johno Verity. Their dawn rides through London carried a quiet beauty I recognised instantly. For years I have taken my Brompton out at first light for slow, steady miles through Bedgebury Pinetum, exploring trails that probably were never intended for small-wheeled bikes. Komoot has led me through farm tracks, forgotten cut-throughs, and more questionable detours than I care to admit. Watching Duke and Johno carve through the empty city felt familiar, a visual reminder of those peaceful pockets of time that riding gives you before the world wakes up.
The Last Mile: Dawn Rides Through London with Duke & Johno
The second film followed chef Sally Abé and writer Jimi Famurewa, who ventured out to cook in the woods. Their focus was on flavour, provenance and the value of making something special in a simple, natural setting. While the terrain shown was gentler than some of the situations I have found myself in on multi-day Brompton tours or during my LEJOG ride, the spirit of slow exploration and small shared moments came across clearly.
The films naturally shifted conversation toward the equipment that made these journeys possible. Brompton’s new G-Line stood out immediately. It feels more confident, more stable and more capable than earlier models. You sense it is built for riders who want to push a bit deeper into the outdoors without needing a bike that demands constant care. Even though the films did not fully show the limits of the G-Line, I could see how it would make certain routes more enjoyable and free of the small worries that come with taking a traditional Brompton far off the planned path.
The Last Mile: Sally Abé & Jimi Famurewa Explore Food, Provenance and Place
Pivotal’s presence in the project added an interesting layer. Their subscription model provides flexible access to the latest Land Rover vehicles without the weight of long-term ownership. Road tax, insurance, servicing and assistance are rolled into one monthly fee, and users can switch vehicles or pause their subscription when needed. Compared with leasing or finance, it feels more adaptive and far better suited to modern lifestyles where people want capability without commitment.
Pair a capable vehicle with a folding bike and you get a genuine 4+2 travel system. Drive the long miles. Ride the meaningful ones. It is an idea I have lived many times on tours, loading my Brompton into cars, trains and ferries without a second thought.
After the screening, the formalities melted away and the evening returned to relaxed conversation. Small groups formed, people compared notes on routes, bikes, landscapes and moments of calm found on two wheels. It struck me again how mobility shapes connection. Movement gives people stories to share.
The Last Mile captures that honestly. It is not a technical film about engineering or performance. It is a gentle reminder of what happens when you give yourself permission to move, explore and follow the path that catches your eye. With Pivotal’s subscription model and Brompton’s G-Line expanding the way we travel, that path has never been more accessible.
