Breaking Away ending explained (spoilers)

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After losing to the Italians, Dave reveals to Kathy that he is a Cutter. She slaps him and storms off. The day of the big race comes. Dave rides the Cutter team almost single-handedly to victory. Dave's father relents and cheers him on to victory from the sidelines. Even the college team are, in the end, forced to clap for the triumphant Dave.