Amazing Race star Phil Keoghan physically and mentally breaks himself as he replicates the gruelling bike ride taken by Kiwi...
Amazing Race star Phil Keoghan physically and mentally breaks himself as he replicates the gruelling bike ride taken by Kiwi Harry Watson during the 1928 Tour de France.
In 1928 an under-resourced and untested team from New Zealand and Australia competed in what is considered to be the toughest sporting event in the world. Many considered the entry of these courageous underdogs, racing as a team of 4 against teams of 10, a joke. One French journalist called their attempt nothing short of murder. 168 riders started the more than 3,500-mile race, only 41 finished.
Surprisingly this remarkable story about the achievements of these brave athletes has never been told on film, until now. Phil Keoghan - television personality, adventurer and cycling enthusiast, retraces the 1928 Tour de France route, bringing history to life. Following the original course and schedule, riding a vintage bike, Phil and his team will average 150 miles a day for 22 stages.
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"Host of TV's The Amazing Race, Phil Keoghan, grabs mate Ben Cornell and a couple of bloody heavy vintage steel bicycles, then sets off on a cycle tour from hell. Inspired by real-life Kiwi Harry Watson and his three Australian teammates, Phil and Ben attempt to recreate the 1928 Tour de France – a feat so punishing that it made me glad to be sat safe, stationary and snug in my cinema seat throughout the gruelling journey on screen."
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StuffLe Ride | Details
- Runtime
- 90
- Genre
- Documentary, Sport
- Country of origin
- USA, France, New Zealand
