Pantani, Pantani on NETFLIX!!!!!!

[velomonkey]

For those with Netflix they just started streaming Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pantani_the_accidental_death_of_a_cyclist/) - 81% on rotten tomatoes.

Start steaming, get your HD quality 90s cycling on!!!!!

[bobswire]

Thanks, added to my list.

[Veloo]

Thanks. On the Canadian side too.

[warren128]

Wow! Thanks for the heads-up. I added it to my watchlist. :beer:

It was hugely entertaining to watch Pantani and co. during his TDF heyday.

[R3awak3n]

watching it now. Thanks for posting about it.

[bcroslin]

sweet!

[velomonkey]

Best line from the movie

"in the 90s winning a bike race became calculated and was no longer won on inspiration."


And Berzin - holy moly - brother got HUGE.

[warren128]

I just finished watching it. I couldn't stop once I started. :hello:

I really enjoyed it, very well done.

[Dr Luxurious]

COOL!!!!

I didn't think I'd ever get to see this.

THANKS!!

[DCilliams]

Thanks for the heads up! Finally, something worth watching on Netflix. What the hell happened to the movie selection?

[cmg]

excellent film, enjoyed watching it. thanks for notice.

[joosttx]

I watched it last night. thanks for alerting me. I thought it was very good much better than the book.

[cdn_bacon]

thanks for sharing!

Don't forget to watch Clean Spirit as well!

[Michael Maddox]

It's a great story, but the doping segments relied heavily on constant footage of the centrifuge and syringes...over and over and over and over....to the point of distraction. My non-cycling office-mate found it distracting as well, and said it detracts from the viewer's compassion for Pantani.

I'd love to see this done in a shorter cut without all the attempts to dramatize a story that is already dramatic.

Andare con Dio, cara Pirata.

[Tickdoc]

so glad it finally came over. I'll have to check it out this weekend. thanks for the heads up.

[Tickdoc]

such a neat old bike, and right at the cusp of everything changing.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/marco-pantanis-1998-mercatone-uno-bianchi-mega-pro-xl-reparto-corse

[ik2280]

such a neat old bike, and right at the cusp of everything changing.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/marco-pantanis-1998-mercatone-uno-bianchi-mega-pro-xl-reparto-corse

Did Pantani really run a 44 inner chainring with an 11-23 cassette? Damn.

[Tharmor]

I will be watching this tonight.

[jwess1234]

Thanks for the heads up--watching tonight.

[many_styles]

Added!

[deechee]

I'm impressed. Available with Netflix Canada too!

[climbgdh]

I'm impressed. Available with Netflix Canada too!

+1..... it was my excuse to finally get Netflix. Excellent documentary.

[commonguy001]

Totally worth watching, it really brings you back.
Thanks for the heads up!!

[metalheart]

I watched it last night and it was well worth the time. i was occupied with life during the time he was racing and I only know the name, so getting the big picture about him was useful.

There is one clip of him on a climb being chased by a fellow described as the "world's best climber" at the time and Pantini pulls away from him so impressively that either he was an incredibly gifted athlete or .... Anyway, an impressive rider and a sad ending.

[Climb01742]

such a neat old bike, and right at the cusp of everything changing.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/marco-pantanis-1998-mercatone-uno-bianchi-mega-pro-xl-reparto-corse

i wonder who_actually_built it?

[Auk]

Good video and you know you're cemented in an era when you can call out the names of the riders you havent seen racing for almost ten years.

Berzin and LeMond look like they've been eating at the same deli.

[gforce]

Gotta agree with michael about filmakers attempt
to over dramatize certain segments. Loved the early
interviews with Pantini - such a brilliant talent.
The timeline of his demise was brutually short.
Would have been great to see him have a long
career. Such an emotional and passionate figure.

[mktng]

never knew the story.
what a career.

lance is a dick.

[mg2ride]

never knew the story.
what a career.

The French are a bunch of dicks.

[Tickdoc]

Drama, speculation, and all.

I thought it was extremely well done and the footage was excellent.

Brought back some great memories watching the tour then.

Dopers, cheaters, whatever you want to call me they are incredibly gifted (even the douchebags) I'm in awe of even the last guys ability to hump it over the alps by the end of the day.

I loved watching Floyd shoot up the mountain in '06 and just knew he was innocent. I felt terrible when I found out he was not, and that is what ruined my perception of the lot of them.

I still rank Dave Z. As an all time fav, along with Pantani. Never cared for lance, based on attitude alone.

Shame the system was rigged the way it was, but still in awe of them all.....well, most of them.

[toadbike]

Great film, so sad that the Italian's didn't love him again until after he died.

[Ray]

never knew the story.
what a career.

The French are a bunch of dicks.
What'd the French do? His fall began when he was booted out of the '99 Giro. He claimed he was set up. I don't know that there are any specific villains, but if there were, it was more likely his own countrymen - the Italians. The French didn't do anything to him...

-Ray

[Wesley37]

1:26ish Nailed it on the head.

[beeatnik]

Had been ignoring Netflix for over a year. Forgot I had set up paypal billing. So, after the Pantani doc, I watched Stop At Nothing. Yikes, talk about two extreme poles of tragic figure archetypes.

[mcteague]

Good film. Funny how they never mentioned his nickname before the rather dubious il Pirata, Elefantino!

Tim

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

lance is a dick.

And a rat.

[mcteague]

And a rat.

Hey, let us not go disparaging rats!

Tim

[Black Dog]

What'd the French do? His fall began when he was booted out of the '99 Giro. He claimed he was set up. I don't know that there are any specific villains, but if there were, it was more likely his own countrymen - the Italians. The French didn't do anything to him...

-Ray

Ray. You have been trolled.

[JAllen]

Great film, so sad that the Italian's didn't love him again until after he died.

Absolutely ^

What his mom said at the end regarding sending her boy out do a sport that should have been constructive, positive, and the like, ended up being so negative/destructive once he got to a professional level. It's so tragic...

I honestly don't know much about the sport, but from what I've gathered (reading threads, watching other documentaries, and reading other sources now that I'm interested) is that it is ruined by any force beyond the simple bicycle, rider, and course combination.

[Tharmor]

Watched it. Got educated. Thanks for the heads up. Pantani was a beast. CIP

[rwsaunders]

Good flick and thanks for posting...not to take away from the tradgedy, but the most impressive segment for me was Pantani barreling down a descent in a storm while putting on his rain cape.

[Ray]

Ray. You have been trolled.

Not for the first time, and surely not the last... :cool:

[peanutgallery]

Berlin, wow

Big as his, bet he would stol pummel in US. Butt cut and all

[gary135r]

thanks for the heads up

[cmg]

"What his mom said at the end regarding sending her boy out do a sport that should have been constructive, positive, and the like, ended up being so negative/destructive once he got to a professional level."

When Pantani's mom said that 1999 was the first time gambling was allowed and then others chimed in on the events of that year. very plausible.....

[tumbler]

Just finished it this morning. Awesome movie. Thanks for sharing.

[Gern]

I watched it this weekend with my wife. We really enjoyed it. I still have a pink Mercatone Uno jersey, and I came close to buying a Bianchi Reparto Corse back then. I am a fan, and I am not ignorant of the transgressions of the era. There is tragedy enough to go around. I love cycling. I don't love the "sport," but I love the embodiment of sacrifice, daring and determination that is shown by many riders. Thanks, Marco, for that.

[oldpotatoe]

Liked it, sad, the pressure to bounce an Italian from the Giro on next to last day. Some very 'powerful' people involved on both sides.

[velomonkey]

Liked it, sad, the pressure to bounce an Italian from the Giro on next to last day. Some very 'powerful' people involved on both sides.

That was really the only thing I learned watching it, never paid that close attention back in the day. Really did feel bad for the guy - he doped for sure, but damn, when he climbed standing on the peddles for what seemed like forever it always seemed crazy.

Armstrong on the race radio was totally nuts, too. I knew for certain in 2000 something wasn't right there.

Elder Spud - did you see some of the pics of Big Mig in the flick? Only time in my life I ever thought "wow, I guess I miss Big Mig" - he looked so fluid and the quill stem and his position was just spot on. I guess I couldn't stand him back then cause his tactics to win were such a bore.

[Rpoole8537]

I miss Big Mig, as well. The son of a farmer, right? I liked his tactics. Don't let anyone drop you in the mountains, then blow them away in the TT. They knew it was coming and yet, they could not stop him. My GF is from Spain and I told her on our third date that I loved Big Mig. She hasn't stopped kissing me since. Now, has his name ever been listed on any of the lists from the Italian and/or Spanish doctors? Please tell, I can take it.


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[mcteague]

I miss Big Mig, as well. The son of a farmer, right? I liked his tactics. Don't let anyone drop you in the mountains, then blow them away in the TT. They knew it was coming and yet, they could not stop him. My GF is from Spain and I told her on our third date that I loved Big Mig. She hasn't stopped kissing me since. Now, has his name ever been listed on any of the lists from the Italian and/or Spanish doctors? Please tell, I can take it.


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Really? I was sure he was doped to the gills when someone his size kept up with the tiny climbers in the mountains. Before that, he was just a domestique for Delgado. Fluid rider, to be sure, but one of the most boring winners to watch that I can remember. Rail the TTs and just hang on the other stages, yawn.

Tim

[oldpotatoe]

That was really the only thing I learned watching it, never paid that close attention back in the day. Really did feel bad for the guy - he doped for sure, but damn, when he climbed standing on the peddles for what seemed like forever it always seemed crazy.

Armstrong on the race radio was totally nuts, too. I knew for certain in 2000 something wasn't right there.

Elder Spud - did you see some of the pics of Big Mig in the flick? Only time in my life I ever thought "wow, I guess I miss Big Mig" - he looked so fluid and the quill stem and his position was just spot on. I guess I couldn't stand him back then cause his tactics to win were such a bore.

And he looked like such a big guy..met him when he traveled to Boulder, when Hampsten was with Banesto, actually not that big,not that tall, barrel chest, 3 lungs? Looking back, sad times, easy to get angry too.

[keppler]

I enjoyed the Pantani movie, wish there'd been more to see about his racing days and leading up to his death. Like Lance (or do they call him Voldemort now?) he displayed insane ability on the bike as a kid.

I'vs also watched both Lance downfall movies (Armstrong Lie, Stop At Nothing) and now understand what an @$$ Lance was to pretty much everyone.

I'm not a fan of any drugs or doping, but I'm realistic enough to understand that these guys had unreal genetics and insane courage to ride the races they did for years. It's too bad the drugs overshadow so much of their accomplishments.

On another note, from a technical perspective, watching these guys on steel bikes with 32 spoke tubular wheels and downtube shifters, bombing down steep mountain passes, really makes you think about how 'necessary' a 14 lbs carbon frame and wheels are these days...:rolleyes:

[jlwdm]

And he looked like such a big guy..met him when he traveled to Boulder, when Hampsten was with Banesto, actually not that big,not that tall, barrel chest, 3 lungs? Looking back, sad times, easy to get angry too.

Indurain is 6' 2".

Jeff