Marco Pantani

How can a bike ever be worth £45,000 — or — $57,000?

We investigate what makes a bike a money-spinner

By Paul Norman Published 13 August 24

This cycling honour has never been bestowed on a woman — the Tour de France Femmes will change that

A tradition in men’s racing, the woman who wins Stage 8 of this year’s Tour de France Femmes will have her name etched into one of the iconic 21 bends of Alpe d'Huez

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 11 August 24

Tadej Pogačar broke 288 Strava KOMs during Tour de France victory

Slovenian won his third Tour title in Nice last weekend, and picked up a host of new trophies on Strava

By Tom Thewlis Published 24 July 24

Coppi, Pantani, Van Vleuten, Pogačar: A look at the Giro-Tour double winners club

Tadej Pogačar has now officially joined the club, becoming the eighth man to achieve one of professional cycling’s most sought after accolades

By Tom Thewlis Published 22 July 24

Tadej Pogačar obliterates field in stage 21 time trial to seal his third Tour de France victory and prestigious Giro-Tour double

Slovenian wins a sixth stage of this edition by more than a minute to top off imperious Tour

By Flo Clifford Published 21 July 24

'The best rider I've ever seen': Even UAE Team Emirates are astounded by Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France brilliance

The Slovenian is just two days away from becoming one of only eight men to win the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same year

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 20 July 24

'My highest numbers ever': Fearless Tadej Pogačar isn't afraid of losing Tour de France yellow

The Slovenian is on course to become the first man since Marco Pantani in 1998 to complete the Giro-Tour double

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 15 July 24

Tadej Pogačar tested positive for Covid between Giro finish and Tour de France Grand Depart in Florence

Slovenian says he suffered infection 'about ten days ago' before travelling for the race start in Italy

By Tom Thewlis Published 27 June 24

Tadej Pogačar: Tour de France is now 'in the back of my mind'

Pogačar says he is already thinking about his next goal in July, now that he has a significant Giro d’Italia lead and overall victory in Rome is likely

By Tom Thewlis Published 13 May 24

Tweets of the week: Patrick Lefevere hands out the bidons, pink sunglasses, and the kids are alright

All the action from cycling social media in the last 7 days

By Tom Thewlis Published 11 May 24

Tadej Pogačar crashes, remounts to win Giro d'Italia stage 2 and take pink jersey

Slovenian overcomes late tumble to go 45 seconds clear in general classification

By Tom Davidson Published 5 May 24

Giro d'Italia stage 2 live: Will Tadej Pogačar take the pink jersey?

A GC battle is expected on the second day of the Giro, with the race's first summit finish

By Tom Davidson Last updated 5 May 24

Can Lizzie Deignan bag another Monument? Cycling Weekly’s big predictions for the 2024 season

It is time for our writers to look into their crystal balls and give their predictions for the season ahead

By Tom Thewlis Published 13 January 24

Tadej Pogačar to ride Giro d'Italia in 2024

Slovenian set to challenge for maglia rosa in May, the race's organisers RCS confirm

By Adam Becket Published 17 December 23

Mysteries around Marco Pantani's death can never be solved, BBC podcast concludes

Patani: Death of a Pirate digs into the Italian's life and death

By Adam Becket Published 21 June 23

Prosecutors open third investigation into death of Marco Pantani

In 2004 a court ruled Pantani died from a drug overdose, but this investigation will focus on homicide charges

By Ryan Dabbs Published 23 November 21

Marco Pantani death investigation hits problems

Policemen involved in original 2004 investigation into Marco Pantani's death threaten to sue if anyone discredits their work

By Gregor Brown Published 2 December 14

Marco Pantani film in cinemas from May 16

'Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist' biopic in selected UK cinemas from Friday 16th May

By Nigel Wynn Published 6 May 14

Marco Pantani Mafia inquiry closed by judge

Italian judge closes the investigation into whether Marco Pantani's 1999 Giro expulsion was due to mafia involvement

By Gregor Brown Published 4 August 16

Doctors that tested Marco Pantani's Giro d'Italia blood to appear at hearing

Three doctors and a UCI official that dealt with Marco Pantani's blood samples during 1999 Giro d'Italia will give evidence at a hearing into race fixing

By Gregor Brown Published 12 November 14

Marco Pantani - The highs and lows of a roller coaster career

Marco Pantani remains a much loved figure in the cycling world, despite the drug abuse, his racing style was often responsible for lighting up the grand tours.

By Gregor Brown Published 14 February 19

Marco Pantani's parents lose high court appeal on ruling over his death

The late climber's parents push against a ruling saying his death was suicide and not murder

By Gregor Brown Published 29 September 17

Was Marco Pantani's 1999 Giro d'Italia expulsion related to the Mafia?

New investigation into whether the Mafia were involved in Marco Pantani's exclusion from the 1999 Giro d'Italia

By Gregor Brown Published 17 October 14

Marco Pantani case closed: 'Suicide not murder'

Investigation in Italy concludes that Marco Pantani lost his life due to suicide, and not murder

By Gregor Brown Published 6 September 15

In Pantani's shadow: The plight of Italian cycling

By Simon Richardson Published 22 May 20

How fast did Alberto Contador scale the Passo di Mortirolo?

The Spaniard stormed past his rivals up the Mortirolo on stage 16 of the 2015 Giro d'Italia, but has never beaten 45 minutes on the famous climb, and has a long way to go to beat Simoni, Gotti, Pantani and Tonkov

By Simon Collis Published 28 May 15

Mafia were behind Marco Pantani's exclusion from 1999 Giro, say Italian police

Police in Forli claim the Camorra mafia corrupted UCI doctors in order to change Marco Pantani's haematocrit levels and get him ejected from the Giro d'Italia

By Stuart Clarke Published 15 March 16