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

Lance Armstrong and Bradley Wiggins among riders invited to Marco Pantani granfondo

The Marco Pantani gran fondo could have a pretty strong start list, with organisers hoping to tempt the likes of Lance Armstrong and Bradley Wiggins.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 31 January 18

Sneak peak at the custom designed Bianchi Specialissima in honour of Marco Pantani

Bianchi has designed a one of Bianchi Specialissima for 2018 in honour of Marco Pantani

By Rupert Radley Published 10 July 17

Marco Pantani murder theory lives on in Italian courts

Italian judge orders a hearing in February to take one final look at the circumstances surrounding the death of former professional Marco Pantani in 2004

By Gregor Brown Published 29 January 16

Is the Marco Pantani 'murder' court case finally over?

Italian judge archives the Marco Pantani murder theory case brought by the former cyclist's parents in 2014

By Gregor Brown Published 28 June 16

Was Pantani murdered? Italian prosecutor reopens case

Public prosecutor of Rimini reopens case according to news reports in Italy - Family lawyer presents new evidence to the prosecutor - Pantani let known men in to his room, before being beaten and drugged

By Gregor Brown Published 2 August 14

Ivan Gotti would accept Marco Pantani being given 1999 Giro d'Italia victory

New investigation may see Marco Pantani reinstated as 1999 Giro d'Italia leader

By Gregor Brown Published 29 October 14

Marco Pantani's 2000 Tour de France bike fetches €66,000 at auction

The bike was among a job lot of memorabilia that raised €161,000

By Jonny Long Published 11 December 20

Marco Pantani remembered 10 years after his death

International cycling news round-up (Feb 13): Cancellara's hour record rescheduled; Cannondale bike theft; Degenkolb wins; and more

By Gregor Brown Published 13 February 14

Marco Pantani's family continues to pursue claim he was murdered

Lawyer representing Marco Pantani's family gives video evidence, but prosecutor is sceptical that the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France winner was murdered

By Gregor Brown Published 21 January 15

What's changed in Cycling? 2000 - 2010

By bclarke Published 10 September 10

Marco Pantani was not murdered, says biographer

Marco Pantani's biographer Matt Rendell dismisses the idea that the former pro cyclist was murdered

By Gregor Brown Published 7 November 14