Bjarne Riis was born on April 3, 1964 in Herning, Denmark as Bjarne Lykkegård Riis. He is known for his work on Sport i 2'eren (1988), Overcoming (2005) and Coude à Coude (Carnet Filmé: 5 juillet 1996 - 6 juillet 1996) (1996). He is married to Anne Dorthe Tanderup. They have three children. He was previously married to Mette Riis.