Did you know that "fat serves our body both as an energy source and as a protective factor for internal organs, which is why we absolutely cannot accept levels too low, roughly below 5-6%"? Page 25.

Did you know that "vitamins A, C and E perform an antioxidant function, that is, they counteract free radicals, which are responsible for cellular aging"? Page 46.

Did you know that "whoever cycles three times a week and has no physical problems, most likely does not need any supplements at all"? Page 73.

Did you know that "Marco Pantani told me that he tried to make various attacks to drop his opponents from his wheel, but these attacks had a very high cost for him too", when asked "how do you decide that this is the last attack?", Pantani replied "when I feel like I'm going to throw up, then I let go"? Page 101.

Did you know that "the load-bearing part of a person, both on a bicycle and off, is the back, together with the abdominal muscles, and when these are in order we're already halfway there"? Page 110.

Did you know that "the great advantage of interval training is that it produces the same physiological responses as endurance training, but in much less time"? Page 130.

Did you know that "the masseur's hands must always move in the direction of the heart, so as to promote the return of venous blood"? Page 153.

Did you know that "those who have used muscle growth factors, for example, have often found themselves with tendons and ligaments no longer able to support muscles that have grown disproportionately"? Page 167.

Did you know that "45% of the weight should be discharged on the handlebars" and that "the remaining 55% is on the saddle"? Page 189.

Piero Fischi has written "Modern Cycling Manual" (Ediciclo, 216 pages, 16 euros), "a handbook – as written in the introduction – for every type of cyclist, from those who want to understand more deeply what the natural mechanisms of movement and nutrition are in order to practice cycling as correctly as possible, to those who make racing their creed". It is a guide to physical and mental training and nutrition, with notes on technique (the advantages) and doping (the dangers), in simple language. "I also learned something new – declares Davide Cassani in the preface -, despite having been a professional and having raced the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France". And he explains: "All of us on a bicycle become children again and have dreams to fulfill, but this must be done according to our age and our possibilities: there are therefore rules, very precise limits".