For a hundred years, the heroes of the open road have been idolized. In rain, fog, and snow, they engaged in duels; in scorching heat, they climbed mountain passes, risking their lives on the descent. On epic stages, they demanded superhuman feats from their bodies. The Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia, and the Spanish Vuelta became spectacles of an archaic struggle for triumph and survival, with roads in wild landscapes providing the stage. "Cycling Furious" captures the spirit and history of great bike races through anecdotes and stories. Like in Shakespearean royal dramas, villains and heroes appear, cool strategists and passionate fighters, leaving behind winners and losers. The discussions about doping have made us forget how wonderful this sport is—and how diverse, which is why this book also dedicates itself to track racing, mountain biking, and cycling records. The heroic chapters of cycling have been written and stand as a testament to human resilience and willpower. We read them, and then we get on our bikes ourselves, measuring ourselves against the wind or the mountain. And suddenly, we become our own heroes, far ahead of the main field, angels on the descent, gods on the flat.