Banijay Entertainment Introduces The Bicycle Race Format

Banijay Entertainment has announced The Bicycle Race, a new adventure reality format created by EndemolShine Nederland and Talpa Studios for SBS6.

Spanning eight episodes in the Netherlands, the original series will be showcased as part of Banijay Entertainment’s lineup for the London TV Screenings. The series follows six celebrities as they team up with a partner, friend or family member to compete in an epic adventure set against the striking chaos and beauty of India.

“This uplifting, visually striking and character‑driven adventure reality format combines jeopardy, scale, emotion, culture and strategy in a distinctive way,” said James Townley, chief content officer of development at Banijay. “Showcasing it this week at our exclusive event for the London TV Screenings will put its international potential at the forefront, and we expect this vibrant format will resonate across multiple markets.”

“We are incredibly proud of our biking culture here in the Netherlands, but cycling across India takes the tradition to an all-new level,” said Rob van der Vleugel, managing director of EndemolShine Nederland. “It pushes the teams out of their comfort zones and into the heart of local communities. It’s a feel-good and authentic reality adventure competition with a unique, outstanding visual element, the bicycle. It not only shapes the visual identity, but is an incredible storytelling driver, placing the pairs in situations not seen in other reality competition shows. The Bicycle Race now gears up for its international debut with potential global partners this week.”