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Feature film — 2023

Breaking Through: The Rise of African Cycling (2023)

3.00h 51mDocumentary

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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Director: Andy McGrath

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Biniam Girmay

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Chris Froome

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Xylon Van Eyck

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