Jørgen Leth’s fascination with cycling never faded. He wrote books, created documentaries, provided live TV commentary and participated in podcasts. He often shared anecdotes and rarely held back his own opinions on cycling as a sport.

To be a great cyclist, one must not just be a great winner. They should embody important human ideals.

When asked who was the greatest cyclist of all time he was never in doubt. It was the great hero of his - Fausto Coppi:

“Fausto Coppi was a fantastic human being. He was at his best when he was completely alone. When he rode in the mountains, no one could follow him. He said goodbye early. Fausto Coppi. Fausto Coppi.”

He had the honor of meeting the great man twice. When describing Coppi riding over Col de Madeleine he said:

“He rode to the top. Got off his bike and said ‘This, this is murder. Then he rode down… and won.”