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You know we\u2019re strong advocates of not letting bikes lie idle in the off-season but still, the days of feeling like lazing around multiply in autumn. No need to feel guilty about that \u2013 chill and watch some cycling movies while you\u2019re at it. Here\u2019s our selection of documentaries you shouldn\u2019t miss.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

There\u2019s never enough said about the heroism of Gino Bartali.\u00a0My Italian Secret<\/a>\u00a0depicts stories of Italians who risked their lives to save those of others during WWII. Bartali was one of them but those whose lives he helped saving often didn\u2019t even know his name, and the famous cyclist never talked about his actions during the war. Years after his death, his son (featured in the movie) publicized the incredible deeds of his father.<\/p>\n

Chasing Legends<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

The way Mark Cavendish<\/a> dominated the points classification at this year\u2019s Tour de France left us breathless, and we wanted more. That\u2019s why this documentary from 2009 featuring Cavendish, back then a member of team Columbia-HTC, couldn\u2019t be missing from our to-watch list. Dive into the 2009 Tour from the perspective of the Columbia-HTC riders. A cherry on top: an appearance of Eddy Merckx.<\/p>\n

The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

This is a real treasure for those who wish to take a peek behind the curtains of a professional team\u2019s training season. Featuring the greatest riders of Team Movistar, the documentary series will let you see the perils of being a pro rider from the inside. Season two was released this summer, so here\u2019s your plan for a weekend of binge-watching!<\/p>\n

A Sunday in Hell<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Why not remember the olden days of the (in)famous Paris-Roubaix? This documentary portrays the perspective of the 1976 classic\u2019s spectators, organizers, and participants. This Danish film has been proclaimed one of the greatest cycling movies of all time.<\/p>\n

Geraint Thomas: The Road Will Decide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

To all fans of Geraint Thomas: this one is for you. The documentary follows Geraint Thomas, the winner of the 2018 Tour de France, as he struggles to keep the title in 2019. An insight into the individual experience of a pro rider.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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