Skip to content
Home » Marco Pantani

Marco Pantani

Marco Pantani is climbing Passo del Mortirolo alongside with Miguel Indurain at Giro d'Italia 1994

Every time Passo del Mortirolo was part of Giro d’Italia

Passo del Mortirolo, usually a mid-stage ascent, was introduced to Giro d’Italia in 1990. The first rider on the top was the Venezuelan Leonardo Sierra. There is a monument to Marco Pantani at 8 km from the top (from the side of Mazzo di Valtellina).Also,  there is a special prize for the rider first atop, named after Pantani, theefore Mortirolo Pass is dubbed as Cima Pantani. All the Giro-appearances of Passo del Mortirolo and the riders crossed the top first: 1990 Leonardo Sierra 1991 Franco Chioccioli 1994 Marco Pantani 1996 Ivan Gotti 1997 Wladimir Belli 1999 Ivan Gotti 2004 Raffaele Illiano 2006 Ivan Basso 2008 Tom Colom 2010 Ivan Basso 2012 Oliver Zaugg 2015 Steven… Read More »Every time Passo del Mortirolo was part of Giro d’Italia

Marco Pantani and Laurent Jalabert climbing Oropa in the 15th stage of Giro d'Itali 1999.

30 May 1999 Marco Pantani wins on Oropa

Marco Pantani, leader of the general classification since the 14th stage finished first on the top of Oropa on the 30th of May in 1999. The ascent leading to the Sanctuary of Oropa (Santuatio di Oropa)   introduced to Giro d’Italia in 1963. Vico Taccone reached the top first. In 1993, Massimo Ghirotto was the fastest cyclist. It was only the third time in 1999, that the ascent was included in the program of Giro d’Italia. But most likely it became the most memorable occasion. Leader of the general classification, Marco Pantani had a mechanical problem with 10 km to go. He lost half a minute, but his team helped him back. When he attacked with 3… Read More »30 May 1999 Marco Pantani wins on Oropa