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Le Ride recreates the 1928 Tour de France ride by the Australasian team, focusing on New Zealander Harry Watson. Phil Keoghan and Ben Cornell retrace the 5,600-kilometre route in 2013, completing it in 22 stages over 26 days. The film combines their modern experience with historic footage, illustrating the difficulties faced by Watson and his team, who competed with only four members against larger teams.
The film premiered in Christchurch in July 2016, highlighting Watson's legacy. Keoghan, inspired by Watson's biography, sought to bring attention to this forgotten hero. The documentary features insights from cycling historians and captures the essence of the 1928 race, where only 41 out of 164 starters finished.
Why Watch
- •See Phil Keoghan's modern take on a historic race.
- •Find out about Harry Watson, the first Kiwi in the Tour.
- •Meet the small team that faced huge odds in 1928.
Did You Know
•Phil Keoghan completed the 5,600-kilometre ride in 2013.
•Only 41 out of 164 riders finished the 1928 Tour de France.
•The film premiered in Christchurch on July 29, 2016.
•Keoghan's wife, Louise Keoghan, was the producer of the film.
Perfect For
Cycling enthusiastsNew Zealand historySports documentaries