As the Tour de France wraps up, you’re probably asking that big question: Who is the last American cyclist to win the race and not have their title taken away for cheating. That honor goes to Greg LeMond who won the race 3 times. After a shocking victory in 1986, LeMond was unable to defend his title because of a broken wrist before the ’87 race. This was followed by a hunting accident that kept him out of the ’88 race. He finally made it back on the road to Paris in a legendary ’89 race. The Last Rider examines all that LeMond had to overcome including two of the best cyclists of the era. The movie arrives on digital platforms on August 8. Here’s the press release from Lionsgate:
Digital Street Date: 8/8/23
Digital SRP: $12.99
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The legendary cyclist Greg LeMond pedals his way onto the screen when The Last Rider arrives on Digital August 8 from Lionsgate. Produced by Victoria Gregory and Primetime Emmy® Award nominee James Erskine, the documentary follows the 1989 Tour de France in an epic matchup between LeMond, Laurent Fignon, and Pedro Delgado. The Last Rider, a story fueled by inspiration, exciting rivalry, and the most invigorating race in cycling history, will be available on digital for the suggested retail price of $12.99.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
The heroic true story of legendary cyclist Greg LeMond comes to life in this stirring documentary. With captivating footage and interviews with LeMond, his wife Kathy, and Tour de France rivals, The Last Rider follows LeMond’s inspiring journey — from his victory as the first American to win the Tour de France (1986) through his life-threatening accident to his nail-biting matchup against Laurent Fignon and Pedro Delgado at the 1989 Tour de France — as he overcomes the odds to redefine what it means to be a champion.
CAST
Greg LeMond Tour de France Winner
Pedro Delgado Tour de France Winner
Laurent Fignon Tour de France Winner
Cyrille Guimard Directeur Sportif
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2022
Title Copyright: © 2022 MRC II Distribution Company L.P. All Rights Reserved.
Type: New Release
Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements and brief strong language
Genre: Documentary, Sports
Run Time: 102 mins
Closed-Captioning: Yes
Subtitles: None
Format:1.85:1
Audio: 5.1 and Stereo
