Second to None: Season 1

2024

Three-part documentary series, the first original commission by streaming service DocPlay, follows the elite Lidl-Trek women’s cycling team, which includes Australian... More

Three-part documentary series, the first original commission by streaming service DocPlay, follows the elite Lidl-Trek women’s cycling team, which includes Australian Olympian and national champion Amanda Spratt, as they prepare for and race the Tour de France Femmes.

After a disappointing debut in the 2022 Tour De France Femmes, the Lidl-Trek team are back for redemption. Made over two years, with a combination of observational footage, archives and master interviews, this dramatic three-part documentary series follows up-close a team of elite female cyclists as they train, race, fall, hope and triumph in a world traditionally dominated by their male counterparts. With a backstage pass to some of the team’s top riders and their formidable leader, we ride the rollercoaster of emotions of elite cycling and witness the reality of the women’s WorldTour.

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Where to watch Second to None: Season 1

Second to None: Season 1 is available to stream in... More New Zealand now on DocPlay and DocPlay on Prime.

Second to None: Season 1 episodes

Tour de Femmes 2023 - a chance at redemption

In July 2023, the women's Tour de France starts its... More second edition. Lidl-Trek aims for redemption after a disappointing 2022 race. Led by sports director Ina Teutenberg, with road captain Lizzie Deignan, climber Amanda Spratt, leader Elisa Longo Borghini, and sprinter Elisa Balsamo, the team faces high stakes.

"They're going to be staking everything on this"

In Ornavasso, Italy, Elisa Longo Borghini remains humble despite her... More athletic family background, driven by her team's support. During Stage 4, Lidl-Trek's Lucinda Brand joins a breakaway group, shadowing Audrey Cordon-Ragot, a stroke survivor and former teammate. Though the peloton catches up, Elisa finishes 5th. In Stage 5's heat, Lidl-Trek's attacks fail, and an exhausted Balsamo finishes last.

Spratty Takes on the Tourmalet

On Stage 7 of the Tour de France, with Elisa... More Longo Borghini and Elisa Balsamo returning to Italy, Lidl-Trek faces a tough challenge. Amanda Spratt, recalling her crash in 2022, now carries the team's hopes on the iconic Tourmalet stage. Despite being distanced by leaders, Spratt completes the grueling stage, signifying triumph over adversity. In the final stage, a time trial, the team reflects on their resilience despite not achieving their goals. Demi Vollering of Team SD Worx wins overall, but Lidl-Trek looks ahead with lessons learned.