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200596 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Troy's Story

200596 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Nine years after borrowing nine thousand dollars for his first road bike, Troy was crowned World Superbike Champion.

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Nine years after borrowing nine thousand dollars for his first road bike, Troy was crowned World Superbike Champion.

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Troy Baylisscast

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregorcast

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Troy Bayliss grew up on a wheat farm in outback Australia, dreaming of becoming a motorcycle racer. At 23, he married his high school sweetheart and borrowed $9,000 to purchase his first road bike. Nine years later, he achieved his goal, becoming the World Superbike Champion. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, Troy's Story offers an inside look at the world of championship racing, revealing the dynamics of a racing team and Bayliss's thrilling riding style.

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