An insane look at the muddy underbelly of this fascinating sport. (Sal Ruibal - USA today)

Pleasure and pain, Glory and defeat, Mud and .....more mud, Pure Sweet Hell captures the story of cyclocross, a sport that has emerged as a road racings Punk Rock cousin.

Told from an insiders perspective, the film makers travel to 'cross competitions throughout North America, dig up vintage photos and film footage, and follow 'cross luminaries Justin Robinson, Gina Hall, Barry Wicks and Rick Hunter.

Shot entirely on super 8 and supported by experimental rock music, Pure Sweet Hell surfaces both the strong community behind the solitary sport and the grace thet arises amongsth all of its grit.

• Running time 58 minutes