You can now watch “Uphill Climb” documentary for free

The documentary “Uphill Climb: The Women Who Conquered the Impossible Race” Is now streaming at no cost on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItA5crKm_f4

“Uphill Climb” is a 2023 sports documentary directed by Jill Yesko that chronicles the pioneering female cyclists who competed in the first-ever Tour de France Féminin in 1984. The 35-minute film highlights how these athletes overcame skepticism, social stigma, and brutal mountain stages.  More information about the film can be found at: https://www.uphillclimbfilm.com/

Jill Yesko is an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker. Yesko is also a former cyclist who represented the United States in the 1983 World University Games and competed in the Olympic Trials.

Jill’s other films include “Tainted Blood: The Untold Story of the 1984 Olympic Blood Doping Scandal” (available on Amazon) and “Broken Trust: Athlete Abuse Exposed” (available on Kanopy). She is the host of the podcast “The Bounce: Sports  With a Spin” on WYPR and NPR.

Jill’s writing has appeared in Women’s Sports & Fitness, Shape, Fitness Swimmer, and numerous other magazines. She is a Fellow at the Center for Sports Communication & Media, Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas.  Yesko also serves as a Board member of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame.