Marco Pantani's final journey - Remembering il Pirata 20 years after his tragic death By Stephen Farrand last updated 14 February 2024 A look back at the tragedy and emotion of the Italian's death ...

This year saw “Il Pirata”, the petite man with his unusual style of his shaved head, bandana and earring win both the Giro and the Tour de France. In doing so he became the first Italian rider to win ...

After his retirement from the Giro d'Italia, il Pirata is not lowering the flag: "The people still believe in me". Il Pirata is not quitting. Marco Pantani, in a conference held in a Hotel in Trentino ...

Marco Pantani's maverick life ended in a mysterious death. Nearly 20 years on, the questions and investigations continue amid claims that powerful criminals wanted Italy's star cyclist dead.

Last night, all of Italy was treated to special gift, the TV debut of new film Il Pirata-Marco... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

His body was not exposed to public view, but in accordance with family wishes Pantani was wearing a bandanna as he had done in his glory days as Il Pirata - the Pirate.

RIP: tributes are left outside Marco Pantani's house in Cesenatico, Italy The world of cycling paid tribute yesterday to Marco Pantani, the greatest climber in the history of the sport, who died ...