

A cycling god's knees are crying and his baby is, too.
Season 2 • Episode 2
LatestWout van Aert, family man at home but almost superhuman on the bike this year. VTM follows Wout from Tokyo to the flanks of Mont Ventoux.
A unique look behind the scenes into the life of cyclist Wout van Aert. A documentary series that highlights both his successful cycling career and his personal life.
Direction
Intimate access that captures the ugly beauty of pro cycling.
Production
Stunning race footage balanced with mundane domestic moments.
Creator
Tijs Kuijpers
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cycling is basically Belgium's state religion, and Wout is their current messiah — this series aired on VTM, the country's biggest commercial channel.
Director Tijs Kuijpers spent over 200 days filming across two years, capturing Wout's transition from cyclo-cross specialist to Tour de France stage winner.