Product Description A must have film! With superb race footage and exclusive interviews with those who really knew him, this unique two part dvd is a very moving tribute to the memory of Il Pirata"Marco Pantani was one of cycle sport's biggest stars'. The combination of his striking physical appearance and combative riding style ensured 'Il Pirata' star status. Loved by the tifosi and cycle fans around the world, he was, with Lance Armstrong, one of the world's best known riders with his fame extending far beyond the cycling world. But fame and success can be a curse as well as a blessing and with Pantani this was the case, with a career that was unduly turbulent. Following a third place in the 1994 Tour de France, in 1995 he very badly smashed his leg, an accident which threatened to keep him off his bike for good. His comeback in the 1997 Giro ended with another accident and yet spectacularly, he returned to win the unique double of Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in 1998.this DVD is Region Free and NTSC format - it will play anywhere in the world.Running time: 145 minutes
