Museum of Science, Boston

Omni Film [Return to listing page]

Friday, December 09, 2005 - Thursday, January 11, 2007

Chugging steadily uphill, the rider threads his racing cycle through the cheering mass of spectators lining the roadway. Ahead of him, a mountain rises—green and terribly far away, the road vanishing into it. Yet the rider powers on, unaffected by the crowd, unflagging in the face of what must be an agonizing climb. How does he do it? The Tour provides a dramatic example of how practice and repetition can "wire" our brains to excel at complex, demanding tasks.

Following the 2003 Tour de France, Wired to Win explores the capabilities of the brain, integrating IMAX® technology, cutting-edge computer and medical imagery, and real-life racing drama to show how the brain responds to stimuli—and adapts for success as we learn, train, and practice.