Seven Tours, a cancer comeback, and a confession that shook the world. The full Lance Armstrong story.

Fausto Coppi – the elegant Campionissimo who ruled the Giro and Tour like no other.

Marco Pantani – the legendary Pirate who conquered the mountains and captured hearts.

Laurent Fignon, the glasses-and-ponytail Professor, won two Tours and lost 1989 by eight seconds.

Bernard Hinault, the fiery Badger, won 5 Tours and ruled cycling with aggression and attitude.

Graeme Obree, the Flying Scotsman, broke hour records on a homemade bike with washing machine bearings and invented radical aero positions.