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Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist

Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist


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In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his
era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia, a titanic feat of
physical and mental endurance that no rider has repeated since. He was a
hero to millions, the saviour of cycling following the doping scandals
which threatened to destroy the sport. However, less than six years
later, aged just 34, he died alone, in a cheap hotel room, from acute
cocaine poisoning. He had been an addict for five years. This is the
story of the tragic battles fought by the most important Italian cyclist
of his generation; man verses mountain, athlete verses addiction, Marco
Pantani verses himself.

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