The Documentary

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 Colombia is well-known for its dramatic and beautiful landscapes, including the jagged mountain ranges that include roads full of hairpin bends which overlook steep drops into the abyss below. But the country’s passionate cyclists love it, of course. This documentary meets the cyclists who embrace the challenge of the dangerous routes to take part in the annual Vuelta a Colombia cycle race. Each year, the 779-mile race unites people across the country – regardless of their economic background – in excitement and awe.