This autobiography examines the professional life and internal motivations of George Hincapie, specifically focusing on his role as the primary lieutenant during Lance Armstrong's seven Tour de France victories. Hincapie provides a firsthand account of the physical demands of elite professional cycling and the complex dynamics of team-based racing. The narrative explores the tension between individual ambition and the requirements of supporting a team leader within the high-stakes environment of international competition.

The text offers a specialized look at the mechanics of professional cycling from the perspective of a key participant in a controversial era of the sport. The narrative provides a focused, insider account of the team structures and individual sacrifices required to compete at the highest levels of international racing.