Showing posts with label Cycling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cycling. Show all posts

Thursday, May 1, 2014

* Overcoming (2005)

Profound and penetrating insight into the hermetically closed world of professional cycling. With former pro rider, Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis as the protagonist, the documentary follows him and his new Team CSC as they strive for the impossible: to become the world's best and win the Tour de France.

* Mark Cavendish - Born to Race (2012)

An intimate in-depth profile of the cyclist Mark Cavendish, the first British man to win the Tour de France green jersey, and the first Brit to win the prestigious rainbow jersey since the 1960s. It follows his career from his early years living on the Isle of Man, through to last year's Olympics. He reflects on his success in the Tour de France, and his many other career highs. We get an insight into his meticulous race preparations, his training regime, as well as joining him on the media trail and relaxing at home on rest days. With contributions from Dave Brailsford, Bradley Wiggins, Peta Todd, and Rod Ellingworth and many more.