Breaking Through: The Rise of African Cycling
“The Rise of African Cycling”
2023•51m•3.0•Released
Documentary
Biniam Girmay’s recent successes have shown that African cycling is on the up, ready at last to follow athletics and football into the big time. But why has it taken so long, and what’s needed to take it all the way? Set against the beauty and battles of the Tour du Rwanda, we explore the past, present and future of riders from Eritrea, South Africa, Rwanda and more, meeting Girmay and the rising stars hot on his heels, as well as the people passionate about giving these riders the opportunities they deserve. This is the story of the next great continent in cycling - Africa.
Director
Andy McGrath
Writer
Andy McGrath, Harry Dowdney
Languages
English, Kinyarwanda
Studio
GCN+
Cast
Biniam Girmay
Self
Chris Froome
Self
Xylon Van Eyck
Voiceover
Production
Company
GCN+
Producer
Simon Richardson
Producer
Mike Rees
Producer
Emma Rimmer
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