absolutely gutted....

trained around emilia a few years ago for a week on the roads pantani got his
miles
in...he was an absolute legend over there i cant explain it...

this is a huge loss of one of the biggest characters in world sport

he will be sorely missed...

j

--- In roadracingukandireland@yahoogroups.com, "Dave" <dav.ryder@b...> wrote:
> 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.
> > :-(
> >
> >
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/roadracingukandireland