Watch Now

In 1928 an under-resourced and untested team from New Zealand and Australia competed in what is considered to be the toughest sporting event in the world. Many considered the entry of these courageous underdogs, racing as a team of 4 against teams of 10, a joke. One French journalist called their attempt nothing short of murder. 168 riders started the more than 3,500-mile race, only 41 finished. Surprisingly this remarkable story about the achievements of these brave athletes has never been told on film, until now. Phil Keoghan - television personality, adventurer and cycling enthusiast, retraces the 1928 Tour de France route, bringing history to life. Following the original course and schedule, riding a vintage bike, Phil and his team will average 150 miles a day for 22 stages.

Poster for the documentary film "Le Ride" featuring cyclist Phil Keoghan riding with others, with a background of the Eiffel Tower and a yellow, red, white, and blue color scheme, including several festival award laurels.
Informational sign titled "Le Ride Overview" with black-and-white historical photos of four cyclists, including one with a bicycle, and a group of cyclists in a parade or race, against a yellow background.
Text panel titled 'The Team' with profiles of Phil Keoghan, Louise Keoghan, Jess Bushyhead, and Scott Shelley, on a yellow background.
A vintage poster celebrating the 1928 Australian Tour de France cycling team, featuring an illustration of four cyclists on bikes over a map of Australia, with text highlighting team members and equipment from Malvern Star.
Sign titled "Le Ride Overview" with text describing the 1928 Tour de France story, and black and white photos of people riding vintage bicycles.
Text introducing three team members with their biographies: Ben Cornell, Greg Peart, and John Keoghan, on a yellow background with a white section for the text.