On the hottest day of the summer in Andalusia, Pepe is racing in the Vuelta España, Spain's biggest bicycle race. Far from the best on the team, he overhears his coach talking about dismissing him. When the racers approach the village of Pepe's birth, a minor accident changes the course of events. Pepe finds himself as close to victory as he ever has been. His mind working feverishly, Pepe desperately pedals for the chance of a lifetime...