Documentary backdrop image for Velorama (2014)

Documentary backdrop image for Velorama (2014)

201460 minGdocumentary

Velorama

201460 minGdocumentary

A century of cycling is chronicled through British Film Institute footage, marking the arrival of the 2014 Tour de France in Yorkshire.

Genres

Director

Synopsis

A century of cycling is chronicled through British Film Institute footage, marking the arrival of the 2014 Tour de France in Yorkshire.

People

Daisy Asquith

Daisy Asquithdirector

Synopsis

Yorkshire prepares for the 2014 Tour de France, a moment that prompts a look back at a century of cycling. The film features British Film Institute footage, tracing the evolution from the invention of the modern bicycle to the rise of recreational cycling and the challenges of competitive racing. Directed by Daisy Asquith, the documentary pairs archival visuals with a soundtrack by Bill Nelson, creating an engaging experience for cycling enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Cycling: Still the Greatest (2017)

Cycling: Still the Greatest

2017•28m•★7.0TMDB

53 cyclists from 17 countries compete in a grueling 190 km road race at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, testing their limits and preparation.

Cycling: Still the Greatest

Fixing An Engine For The Tour De Yorkshire (2022)

Fixing An Engine For The Tour De Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Moors Railway celebrates its 50th anniversary, showcasing the dedicated staff and vibrant community that maintain this iconic heritage steam railway.

Fixing An Engine For The Tour De Yorkshire

A New Headlining Steam Engine (2022)

A New Headlining Steam Engine

North Yorkshire Moors Railway celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting the dedication of staff and volunteers who maintain this iconic heritage steam railway.

A New Headlining Steam Engine

TT3D Closer to the Edge (The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy) documentary (2017)

TT3D Closer to the Edge (The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy) documentary

The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, known for its extreme dangers, showcases the intense rivalries and sacrifices of motorcycle racers in pursuit of victory.

TT3D Closer to the Edge (The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy) documentary

Victorian Britain in Colour (2025)

Victorian Britain in Colour

Around 3 million people gathered in central London on June 22, 1897, to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, captured on film for future generations.

Victorian Britain in Colour

The History of Grand Prix Racing (2024)

The History of Grand Prix Racing

Racing began with the Paris to Rouen event in 1894, leading to the establishment of international competition through events like the Gordon Bennett races from 1898 to 1906.

The History of Grand Prix Racing

Troubles on the Tracks due to Heatwave (2022)

Troubles on the Tracks due to Heatwave

North Yorkshire Moors Railway celebrates its 50th anniversary while facing operational challenges during a heatwave, highlighting the importance of heritage railways.

Troubles on the Tracks due to Heatwave

Getting Married... on a Railway! (2022)

Getting Married... on a Railway!

North Yorkshire Moors Railway celebrates its 50th anniversary, showcasing the dedicated staff and vibrant community that sustain this heritage steam railway.

Getting Married... on a Railway!

Steam Railway RAF Gala (2020)

Steam Railway RAF Gala

More than 3,000 visitors are expected to attend the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's autumn steam gala, featuring heritage steam engines from across the country.

Steam Railway RAF Gala

Curry Night on a 100 Year Old Train (2020)

Curry Night on a 100 Year Old Train

Tonight's curry train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway serves 150 passengers, while staff work to fix lighting issues before departure.

Curry Night on a 100 Year Old Train

Explore Velorama

Browse more like this

Fixing An Engine For The Tour De Yorkshire (2022)

Fixing An Engine For The Tour De Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Moors Railway celebrates its 50th anniversary, showcasing the dedicated staff and vibrant community that maintain this iconic heritage steam railway.

Fixing An Engine For The Tour De Yorkshire

No digital watch option in your country

A New Headlining Steam Engine (2022)

A New Headlining Steam Engine

North Yorkshire Moors Railway celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting the dedication of staff and volunteers who maintain this iconic heritage steam railway.

A New Headlining Steam Engine

No digital watch option in your country

TT3D Closer to the Edge (The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy) documentary (2017)

TT3D Closer to the Edge (The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy) documentary

The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, known for its extreme dangers, showcases the intense rivalries and sacrifices of motorcycle racers in pursuit of victory.

TT3D Closer to the Edge (The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy) documentary

No digital watch option in your country

Victorian Britain in Colour (2025)

Victorian Britain in Colour

Around 3 million people gathered in central London on June 22, 1897, to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, captured on film for future generations.

Victorian Britain in Colour

No digital watch option in your country

Troubles on the Tracks due to Heatwave (2022)

Troubles on the Tracks due to Heatwave

North Yorkshire Moors Railway celebrates its 50th anniversary while facing operational challenges during a heatwave, highlighting the importance of heritage railways.

Troubles on the Tracks due to Heatwave

No digital watch option in your country

Getting Married... on a Railway! (2022)

Getting Married... on a Railway!

North Yorkshire Moors Railway celebrates its 50th anniversary, showcasing the dedicated staff and vibrant community that sustain this heritage steam railway.

Getting Married... on a Railway!

No digital watch option in your country

Steam Railway RAF Gala (2020)

Steam Railway RAF Gala

More than 3,000 visitors are expected to attend the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's autumn steam gala, featuring heritage steam engines from across the country.

Steam Railway RAF Gala

No digital watch option in your country

Curry Night on a 100 Year Old Train (2020)

Curry Night on a 100 Year Old Train

Tonight's curry train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway serves 150 passengers, while staff work to fix lighting issues before departure.

Curry Night on a 100 Year Old Train

No digital watch option in your country

Life Cycles (2010)

Life Cycles

2010•47m•★8.3TMDB

Brandon Semenuk and fellow mountain biking athletes like Cam McCaul and Thomas Vanderham navigate diverse landscapes while exploring the sport's evolution and environmental impacts.

The Tour - The Legend of the Race (2013)

The Tour - The Legend of the Race

2013•1h50m•★7.0TMDB

100 years of the Tour de France are marked by the stories of legendary cyclists like Fausto Coppi, Eddy Merckx, and Lance Armstrong.

The Tour - The Legend of the Race

Bicycle (2014)

Bicycle

2014•1h30m•★7.0TMDB

Interviews with cycling legends Sir Chris Hoy and Sir Dave Brailsford reveal the sport's Victorian origins and its recent cultural revival in Great Britain.

Time Trial (2017)

Time Trial

2017•1h21m•★6.9TMDB

The final season of professional cyclist David Millar includes participation in the 2014 Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Milan-San Remo.

Holy Tour (2019)

Holy Tour

2019•1h10m•★6.2TMDB

Thousands of senior fans gather in camper vans each summer to celebrate the Tour de France, enjoying the humor and camaraderie of the event.

Overcoming (2005)

Overcoming

2005•1h45m•★6.1TMDB

Team CSC faces the intense physical and mental challenges of the 2004 Tour de France, showcasing the demands of professional cycling and athlete teamwork.

Onboard the Transcontinental Race (2019)

Onboard the Transcontinental Race

2019•52m•★7.0TMDB

Three races from 2016 to 2018 feature cyclists tackling diverse terrains across Europe in a challenging bicycle race.

Onboard the Transcontinental Race

Le Tour De France - The Official History 2007-2010 (2010)

Le Tour De France - The Official History 2007-2010

2010•39m•★8.5TMDB

Mark Cavendish won nine stages across the 2008 and 2010 Tours, establishing himself as a leading sprinter in professional cycling.

Le Tour De France - The Official History 2007-2010

Le Tour De France - The Official History 1903-2006 (2006)

Le Tour De France - The Official History 1903-2006

2006•2h34m•★8.5TMDB

Over 100 years of cycling history are covered, from Maurice Garin's 1903 victory to Lance Armstrong's fifth consecutive win in 2003.

Le Tour De France - The Official History 1903-2006

The Rise of Tour de Tietema, Dare to Dream Big (2023)

The Rise of Tour de Tietema, Dare to Dream Big

2023•1h25m•★10.0TMDB

Three YouTubers aim to build a professional cycling team from the lowest tier, facing challenges as they prepare for events like the Tour de France.

The Rise of Tour de Tietema, Dare to Dream Big

Browse more by Daisy Asquith

View all films →

Clowns (2008)

Clowns

2008

Queerama (2017)

Queerama

2017

After the Dance (2015)

After the Dance

2015

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →