Cristian Gonzalez
At times when you’re bored at home and let’s just say the day is too rainy to shoot, keep a list of the best movies and cycling documentaries can be a great option to pass the time and enjoy the sport you are so passionate about.
So at JefeBet we made you that list with great movies and documentaries that you can enjoy whenever you want and that talk about your favorite sport. Let’s get started!
Best Cycling Movies and Documentaries to Watch in 2022
Icarus (2017) / Documentary
Bryan Fogel, an American cyclist and director, contacts a Russian scientist named Grigory Rodchenkov, with the aim of uncovering a doping plot that has been hushed up by the Russian government for years. This documentary had great relevance because as a result of it there were many investigations and sanctions by the International Olympic Committee. It also won an award at the Sundance Film Festival.
The Idol (2015) / Biographical film
An Irish journalist decides to investigate the victories of Lance Armstrong in the Tour de France and questions all these victories, because the journalist is almost certain that behind all these victories of this American cyclist there is a secret doping program that no one has been able to glimpse.
The Flying Scotsman (2006) / Film
In this film, we are told the story of Graeme Obree, a famous Scottish cyclist who did everything possible to become a track cycling champion, throughout the plot we can see how the cyclist strives to overcome all the psychological adversities that afflict the competitor.
Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist (2014) / Documentary
This documentary tells the story and the rise and tragic fall of the Italian Marco Pantani, “The Pirate”, who was one of the greatest cyclists of all time. Pantani was the winner of the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia and won the hearts of millions of fans. However, at the age of 34, he died of a cocaine overdose in a cheap hotel.
Breaking Away (1979) / Movie
Here we will see the story of a group of four friends who live in the city of Indiana, encountering the crossroads of their lives, that stage that we all suffer which is called adolescence with the passage to adulthood fills us with doubts about the future and clouds our minds. Dave, one of the four friends, is fan of the bicycles, so he decides to sign up for a race that will change his life and the lives of his friends.
Where the Trail Ends (2012) / Documentary
This documentary follows pro riders Darren Berrecloth, Cameron Zink, Kurt Sorge, James Doerfling, Andreu Lacondeguy and six other top freeride athletes on a journey of exploration, culture and mayhem, showing us some of the most spectacular and remote landscapes in the world. It is a delight to the eyes and also to the passion for cycling.
Have you seen any of these cycling films and documentaries yet, or shall we add a few to your list?
