The Italians have always been passionate about the sport of cycling. This program looks at four of their greatest athletes and pays tribute to their exploits in the greatest cycle race of them all, the Tour de France.

Gino 'the pious' Bartali, famously won two Tour de France titles in 1938 and 1948. The inspirational story of Fausto Coppi ‘Il Campionissimo', the remarkable story of Felice ' the aristocrat' Gimondi and the incredible, yet tragic tale of Marco Pantani, one of the greatest climbers to grace the tour.

Featuring incredible archive footage from the Tour de France and exclusive interviews with the likes of Felice Gimondi, Raymond Poulidor, Charly Gaul, Jacques Goddet, Raphael Geminiani, Bernard Gauthier and many others, this is the story of four of cycling's greatest names.