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Reader's Choice: Choose your favorite cycling film

4 May 2020 by the editorial office

Cycling Movies

Readers' choice: In April we presented you with 30 films from the world of cycling. Now we want to know from you - which one is your favourite?

The currently sad time without cycling offers an opportunity to maybe enjoy one or the other film that you have wanted to watch for years. We've featured some of our favorite films for cycling fans. From feature films to documentaries, from bikepacking to the Tour de France to gravity action - there really should be something for everyone whose heart beats for cycling.


Information and trailers for all 30 cycling films

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Rising from the Ashes



This documentary from producer Forest Whitaker is about cycling in Rwanda. Former US professional Jonathan Boyer moved to the East African country in 2006. There he founded a national cycling team.

Click HERE see how you can watch the film.



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The Winners - American Flyers



Kevin Costner stars in American Flyers. After the death of their father, he and his brother prepare for a bicycle race. But David doesn't know that Marcus also suffers from a cerebral aneurysm.

Here see how you can watch the film.



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Outskirts: Route 66



On the bikes, ready, go! Outskirts: Route 66 is all about adventure. It's not about performance, competition or the idea of ​​competition. Four friends just want to ride their bikes along the traditional road and are looking forward to making many new acquaintances.

Here You can watch the film for free on Youtube.



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hell tour



In 2003, Erik Zabel and Rolf Aldag were accompanied by a camera team during the Tour de France. The spectators get an insight into the normal everyday tour life on the edge of the stages.

Here You can watch the film for free on Youtube.



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Breaking Away



Dave is totally obsessed with Italian cycling. When their team takes part in a race nearby, he absolutely wants to be there. When Dave recognizes the arrogance of the participants, he forms his own team with friends.

Here you can see how to stream the film on the internet.



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Six days - six nights



The Berlin six-day race has become an integral part of the track cycling calendar. In this documentary we look back at the entire history of the event. Numerous former professionals have their say.

Here You can watch the documentary for free on YouTube.



La course en tete



Eddy Merckx is the greatest professional cyclist of all time. All experts agree on that. Unfortunately, many of us have never seen The Cannibal race live. Thanks to this documentary, you at least have the chance to get to know the Belgian a little better.



The Documentary about Eddy Merckx can be streamed on YouTube for free.

pedal the world





18.000 kilometers, 365 days and 22 countries. These key data describe the adventurous journey in Pedal the World. Because Felix just grabbed his bike one day and drove off.

Here you can see how you can watch this cycling film.

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men on wheels





Men on Wheels is a delightful parody with prejudice at every turn. Both men and women get a lot here. And everything revolves around the dear racing bike. This documentary is dedicated to the victims of passion.

Here see where you can buy this cycling film.

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Overcoming





Bjarne Riis is considered a genius in cycling circles. In the documentary Overcoming, viewers are allowed to follow him for an entire season. At that time, Jens Voigt and Ivan Basso, among others, were part of the CSC team.

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Macaframa



This documentary is all about the fixed gear scene. While many bike couriers use this bike for work, a whole culture has developed in parallel. We accompany enthusiastic drivers in Los Angeles.



Macaframa is for free on YouTube available.

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A Sunday in Hell



Welcome to Northern Hell. Paris – Roubaix is ​​considered the toughest bike race in the world. Relive the 1976 event up close in A Sunday in Hell.



A Sunday in Hell is for free on YouTube available.

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Time Trial - The last races of David Millar



David Millar was one of the best time trialists of his generation. In this documentary we can follow him in his last races.



Here you see, how to watch the movie Time Trial.

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There and away



In Hin und weg cycling is not the main focus, but it is an important part. The main character, who is seriously ill, would like to go on a last bike ride with friends - but at first they don't know anything about it.



Here you see, how to watch the film There and Away.

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Chasing Legends



Chasing Legends documents the 2009 Tour de France from the perspective of the Columbia – HTC team, Telekom's successor team. Featuring: Mark Cavendish, George Hincapie and Erik Zabel.



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The Road Uphill



Leopard – Trek was at times considered the Real Madrid of cycling. In 2011, a camera team accompanied the team during the Tour de France. The focus of The Road Uphill is the brothers Andy and Frank Schleck.

Here you see, like you The Road Uphill can stream.



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Stop at Nothing



Lance Armstrong is probably the biggest doper in sports history. In Stop At Nothing we learn many details that we didn't know before.

Stop At Nothing is free to stream on YouTube.



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Life Cycles



This documentation not only impresses with great nature shots, but also with an epic depiction of the bicycle in all its facets. The viewers are taken on an exciting journey.

Here you can watch Life Cycles for free.



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Pharmacy Tour



Cycling is associated with the topic of doping like hardly any other sport. In the film Tour de Pharmacy, the makers refer to exactly this. Also there is stand-up comedian Andy Samberg, actor Orlando Bloom and, ironically, ex-professional cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Here's how to watch this film.



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All for one



In 2012, Australia's first professional team was founded with the GreenEdge Cycling Team. In All For One we are allowed to accompany the first five years of this team.

Here's how to watch All For One.



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Live the Tour



In Vive le Tour we get to see 18 minutes of the 1962 Tour de France. These unique recordings impressively show how tough this race is.

Live the Tour you can see it for free on YouTube.



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Ikarus



Ikarus is the most successful sports documentary in recent years. It shows us how a systematic doping network was set up in Russia.

Ikarus is available to stream via Netflix.



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Pantani - The Accidental Death of a Cyclist



Marco Pantani is one of the most popular professional cyclists of all time. This documentary deals with the life and death of the pirate.

The documentary is up currently with no streaming provider for optional. However, a DVD can be purchased in various shops.



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Flying Scotsman



Graeme Obree is a former Scottish professional cyclist. He became known for his unconventional stance in time trials. The film Flying Scotsman tells us its interesting story.

Here's how to watch the film.



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Against all Odds – Team NetApp's Giro



Today, the Bora – hansgrohe team is one of the best in the world. In the documentary Against all odds - Team NetApp's Giro d'Italia we see the beginnings of the German team.

The documentation can be accessed for free on YouTube.



AWAY – The Movie | Race Across America



The Race Across America is considered the longest and toughest bike race in the world. 3.000 miles have to be covered in just one stage. In AWAY, a German team is accompanied, which can suddenly fight for victory.



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Wonderful Losers: A Different World



In cycling, captains are nothing without their helpers. Exactly these are the focus of the documentary Wonderful Loses: A different world. This documentary pays homage to the water carriers in the peloton.

The documentary can currently be found on YouTube and  Vimeo can be purchased.



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Hugo Koblet – Pedaleur de Charme



He was attractive and he was fast. Hugo Koblet has not only inspired numerous cycling fans in Switzerland. In this documentary we look back at his career and life outside of cycling.

On Vimeo the documentary can currently be streamed.



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Bradley Wiggins - A Year in Yellow



Bradley Wiggins - A Year in Yellow shows us the greatest successes of the exceptional British athlete in the 2012 season. The focus is on winning the Tour de France and Olympic gold in London.

The documentary can be streamed on Vimeo.



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New heroes



In the documentary Nieuwe Helden, the Argos – Shimano team is followed during the 2013 Tour de France. We see riders who work hard and fight for the credibility of their sport.

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