In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro dItalia – 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 Italian hotel room.
Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist explores the startling truth behind one mans remarkable descent from being amongst the finest athletes on earth to his tragic end in a sport riven by intrigue.