Hi Everyone.

I thought I'd say hi to you all while I'm able to get on to Yahoo.
Yes, I an still around!! 8o)
Thinks Micky for your recent e-mail. I'm afraid that Elaine and I
have both been really unwell these last few days with sore throats,
heavy colds and thumping headaches. I will reply to you properly
soon.

It is a dreadful loss, Marco Pantani.
According to reports on La Gazzetta dello Sport, Pantani went to Le
Rose apartments in viale Regina Elena along the sea front in Rimini,
Italy a few days ago. The last time anyone saw him was Saturday
afternoon. When no-one saw him come down for dinner at 9:30pm, the
desk clerk of the hotel called the police. They knocked on the door
of his room and found it locked from the inside. They finally gained
access and found Pantani's body on the floor next to his bed.
The cause of death is not yet known, although according to initial
information from the Rimini police, Pantani did not die a violent
death. Italian newsagency ANSA is reporting that prescription drugs
were found next to his body.

He was an inspiration to many cyclists.

Anyway, I will finish there, but please do take care and have a
good week

Peace, warmth and light
Dave





--- In roadracingukandireland@yahoogroups.com, mickymallen
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> Hi All
> For those who dont already know, on 14th Feburary 2004, Marco
> Pantani was found dead in a Hotel room in Italy - he was 34. No
> reason for death has been established yet, that wont be made
> available until after an autopsy.
> We say goodbye to a larger than life character, a great cyclist and
> an inspiration to many.
> Rest in peace Marco - we remember 1998 with fondness.
> :-(
>
>
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