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Release Date:
August 29, 2023
Original Title:
Breaking Through: The Rise of African Cycling
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
GCN+
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 51
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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Associate Producer:
Mia Walter
Camera Operator:
George Marshall
Director:
Andy McGrath
Harry Dowdney
Editor:
David Warby
Editorial Services:
Ben Holder
Executive Producer:
Simon Wear
Producer:
Simon Richardson
Mike Rees
Emma Rimmer
Production Manager:
Claire Jackson
Writer:
Harry Dowdney
Andy McGrath
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