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The Last Rider

By Danny Brogan, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Cycling docu promotes resilience; reference to sexual abuse.

Movie PG-13 2023 102 minutes
The Last Rider: A young Greg LeMond cycling on his bike in color with a black and white background and the title of the film in yellow

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This sporting documentary focuses on what is arguably the greatest ever Tour de France. THE LAST RIDER puts American cyclist Greg LeMond front and center, as he recalls the dramatic events from 1989. At the time of writing, LeMond remains the only American to ever win cycling's most prestigious race, but it's what he had to overcome outside of the sport that really grabs the attention. From childhood trauma to a near fatal hunting accident, LeMond's story is remarkable and he -- alongside his wife, Kathy -- remains likable throughout. The documentary is in a strange position in that those who are unfamiliar with the story will most likely be more amazed by what unfolded than those who already know. Yet at the same time, it's fans of the sport who will be tuning in, while those who have little appetite for cycling are likely to pass it by. But wherever you sit with competitive cycling, LeMond's exploits are yet another example that sport can often produce comebacks that need to be seen to be believed.

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