This book examines the 1998 Tour de France, a race marked by significant doping scandals that overshadowed the athletic achievements. It aims to provide a comprehensive account of the events, the key figures involved, and the lasting impact on professional cycling.

The 1998 Tour de France is primarily remembered for the widespread doping scandals, particularly the Festina affair, which led to multiple team expulsions and a significant crisis for the sport. This book likely focuses on documenting these events and their impact, offering a historical perspective on a controversial period in cycling. The narrative would probably detail the investigations, the riders implicated, and the subsequent reforms or lack thereof within the sport.