In 2004, the world mourns for Marco Pantani. But before the trophies and the triumphs - and the drugs and the disgrace - in 1990, Marco is just beginning to make his mark. Show more

The 1998 Tour de France is the worst in history, but for one man, it couldn’t go better. Show more

When Italy’s greatest cyclist is mysteriously found dead, sensational claims of mafia involvement see the world of cycling collide with the murky underworld of organised crime. Show more

When cyclists begin dying in alarming numbers, all eyes are on a mysterious new drug. But what is EPO? How does it work? And could it be used to manipulate a race result? Show more

Marco starts the 1999 Giro D’Italia as a superstar. But a late-stage disqualification means he finishes in disgrace. Humiliated, Marco and his allies are quick to cry conspiracy. Show more

Convinced of a setup, Pantani is paranoid, following the money adds fuel to the fire. Why was there so much money in 90s cycling? And who was trying to get their hands on it? Show more

Corruption allegations run rampant, all roads seem to lead back to the mafia. But what connections did organised crime have to sport? Is there even any such thing as ‘The Mafia’? Show more

Marco Pantani is a broken man as he tries desperately to clear his name. Then on Valentine’s Day, 2004, some devastating news shocks Italy. Show more

Italy grieves for the death of a champion. But something doesn’t seem right. We speak to those closest to Marco - including his mother, Tonina Pantani. Show more

Mystery bruises, missing cash… the case may be closed, but Marco’s mother, Tonina, remains convinced her son was murdered. Show more

Fresh intel from a mafia source threatens to blow the case wide open. Two decades on, are we any closer to finding out what really happened to Marco Pantani? Show more

When Italy’s greatest cyclist is mysteriously found dead, sensational claims of mafia involvement see the world of cycling collide with the murky underworld of organised crime. Show more