Looking back: Bjarne Riis - A legends journey

A look at Bjarne Riis career - including highlights from his biggest moments. Hear him comment on his victories, his childhood and his preparations.

Follow his journey from a "no name" rider in the early 90s to his breakthrough in 1993 were he got his first TDF stage win and finished 5th in the GC.
Se him place on the podium in 95, were he almost beat Miguel Indurain in a time trial and his legendary win at the Tour de France in 1996. The first, and so far only danish rider to do so.

Riis also won Amstel Gold Race later on in his career.

Hope you enjoy this episode in the "Looking back" series. You find links to the other episodes at the bottom.

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Danish commentary.

Music:
https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/cinematic

Links:
Looking back: Rolf Sørensen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otk8yalU7Y0

Looking back: Bo Hamburger:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKpmLJkXWgo

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