A certain few athletes dominate their sport so fully that they stand apart from their competitors, and serve as a benchmark for future generations of athletes. Football has Pele, boxing has Muhammad Ali, and cycling has Eddy Merckx; considered by many to be the greatest cyclist of all time. In the 10 years between 1965 … Read more
Marco Pantani is revered by cyclists as arguably the greatest climber in the sport’s history. However, the story of this legend’s spectacular climb to greatness is mired in controversy, and ends tragically surrounded by doping allegations, depression, and addiction. Who was Marco Pantani? Why is he known as the greatest climber in history? What happened … Read more
“Amazing’s all you can say.” “She’s a one-off.” “Not another lady like her – and there never will be, ever again.” It’s 1986, in a windswept car park in North Yorkshire. Though the Tour de France is underway, back in England, it’s Beryl Burton these cyclists are talking about, as she warms up for the … Read more