Pantani: the Accidental Death of a Cyclist (2014)
Saturday, January 10, 7:00 p.m.

In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia, 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 hotel room, from acute cocaine poisoning. He had been an addict for five years. This is the story of the tragic battles fought by the most important Italian cyclist of his generation; man versus mountain, athlete versus addiction, Marco Pantani versus himself. Running time: 96 minutes.

Part of the Stowe Mountain Film Festival, presented in cooperation with the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, with support from the John M. Bissell Foundation.

Tickets: $12
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center
122 Hourglass Drive, Stowe, VT
www.SprucePeakArts.org or 760-4634

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