This is my Moment

Biniam Girmay is the first black cyclist to win the green jersey at the Tour de France, establishing himself as a sensation in the still very white, Euro-centric world of professional cycling.

This is My Moment follows the exceptional talent from his home country of Eritrea to the premier league of international cycling and provides insight into the life of the cyclist between training, racing, and family commitments. It begins with his initial sporting successes in Africa and follows him through several months at a training camp for young cyclists in Switzerland, all the way to signing his first contract with a European professional team and to the moment when wins his first stage in a Grand Tour.

Biniam Girmay riding a road bike on an open road, wearing a blue and white UCI cycling kit and helmet.
A cyclist standing next to their bike, overlooking a valley with a town, fields, and mountains in the background on a sunny day.
Aerial view of a group of cyclists racing on a road lined with palm trees, with spectators watching from the sidewalk.
Road cyclists celebrating at the finish line surrounded by photographers and fans.

Film Facts

With: Biniam Girmay
Production: 2024