The Last Mile: A Gentle Reminder That Movement Connects Us More Than We Think
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- November 28, 2025
There are moments when movement feels less like exercise and more like a way of settling the mind. Walking into the London premiere of The Last Mile, a film series created by Brompton and Pivotal, I sensed immediately that this event would focus on that quieter side of wellbeing. The room at Brompton Junction in Covent Garden was warm, relaxed and filled with people who clearly valued exploration, creativity and the simple joy of being outside.
When the first film began, following cyclist Duke Kwadwo and filmmaker Johno Verity, the theme of early morning calm took centre stage. Their dawn rides through an almost empty London captured an atmosphere many of us rarely experience. Soft light. Slow breath. A sense of spaciousness before the day gathers pace. As someone who often takes early Sunday rides through Bedgebury Pinetum, I recognised that feeling immediately. There is something restorative about quiet movement at first light, the kind that encourages presence rather than pace.
The second film shifted into a different kind of reflection. Chef Sally Abé and writer Jimi Famurewa cooked together in a wooded clearing, using simple ingredients to explore the connection between flavour, place and community. It was a reminder that food, especially when prepared slowly and shared outdoors, can be grounding. Their conversation, interwoven with thoughtful shots of nature and gentle cycling between locations, spoke to the wellbeing that comes from slowing down enough to truly notice where you are.
The films also invited reflection on the tools that help us explore. Brompton’s new G-Line folding bike, introduced at the event, has been designed to travel comfortably from cities into more varied landscapes. While the films showcased lighter terrain, the intention behind the G-Line is clear. It removes barriers, making spontaneous exploration easier and more relaxing. For anyone who feels the restorative effects of fresh air, quiet routes and gentle movement, this kind of accessible mobility can support wellbeing in playful, practical ways.
Pivotal’s involvement added another layer. Their car subscription model offers flexibility without the weight of long-term ownership. Everything from servicing to insurance is bundled into a single monthly fee, which allows people to choose the right vehicle depending on their changing lifestyle needs. In a wellbeing context, that flexibility feels relevant. When life becomes simpler, the mind often follows.
After the screening, the evening flowed naturally into small conversations. People shared stories about rides, landscapes, food moments and the places that bring them calm. It reinforced something the films captured beautifully. Movement, in all its forms, connects us to ourselves and to the world around us. It creates space. It opens perspective. It reminds us that wellbeing is often found not in the destination, but in the gentle act of getting there.
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Richard Branson is a fitness and wellbeing enthusiast with a passion for HYROX, cycling, and technology. He shares insights at the intersection of performance, wellbeing, and innovation.
