The Giro Italia is arguably one of the most difficult stage races in the professional cycling arena. The Quest takes a behind the scenes look at one of the worlds top cycling teams and finds a family underneath. Nine riders, one manager, three directors, three mechanics, five souginers and a bus driver journey for twenty-three days and live the drama, the dream and excitement of every pedal repetition, all selflessly fighting for Gilberto Simoni to realize his dream. Simoni, after winning in 2001, had the race ripped from his hands in 2002 by accusations of drug use. Ultimately exonerated, he has spent a year waiting to unleash the fight for redemption on his home arena and hoist the trophy of champion aloft for those who never stopped believing in their star. Hero's storm the century-old roads of this most majestic country and fight to see who will be crowned the king. From the shores of Sicily in the south to the viciously steep Zoncolan in the north, these men seek victory and the Maglia Rosa for 2003. Along the way see the reigning World Champion, Mario Cippolini; make history by winning more stages in the Giro than any other rider and Marco Pantani wage what will be his last battle on the world stage of professional cycling. The passion, drama and excitement of this Grand Tour are played out across one of the most beautiful landscapes in the entire world.
