Breaking Through: The Rise of African Cycling
Breaking Through: The Rise of African Cycling

Breaking Through: The Rise of African Cycling

August 29, 2023 | 51 min

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.

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Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Biniam Girmay

Naomi Scott

Chris Froome

Naomi Scott

Xylon Van Eyck

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