Starting with a historical overview of the early cycling races, the author focuses on some of the most heroic moments in competitive cycling.

In the first part, he presents the grueling one-day races, known as "Monuments," highlighting events and performances that made history.

The second part references the main epic climbs that are daunting challenges in the Grand Tours, scaling well-known mountain passes in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and other European mountains.

An exciting text about the cycling heritage of the Old Continent, embellished with historical images of the sport's "legends."