In a shocking stage Marco Pantani entered the race almost two weeks late. He then rode the ENTIRE course, up to today’s stage last night…and then finished today’s 165km in just over an hour to take the yellow jersey by a seemingly unsurpassable three hours and fifty minutes. Phil Liggit was quoted as saying “*Marco is riding as if he is a man possessed…and judging by the fact he has risen from the dead, that is a fair bet that he is”. *Demon’s or not, some pretty incredible skills from the Pirate in the last 24 hours. We will see if Lance can make any time back…last reports the French authorities were checking into the possibility that Lance has offered his soul to Satan in an effort to win his record 7th Tour DAY France. The UCI is moving to ban Soul Selling for all cyclists during a race, but they admit that if a rider was to sell his soul in the off season there is very little that they can do.
So much for watching it on tv later. You ruined my day now.
Hot coffee through the nose. Thank you.
Your subject line didn’t even require a post. Inspired.
I have to much respect for those three…besides, they all got fat. The drugs kept Pantai looking like he was in shape 
Greg L couldnt drive his Audi in the race and keep up these days I bet.
In a related story, Mario Cippolini enjoyed the TDF’s first “rest day” by only dating two supermodels.
Now that’s hilarious!!
In a related story, Mario Cippolini enjoyed the TDF’s first “rest day” by only dating two supermodels.
But, in a poor turn of events for the waning Cippolini who’s cycling career is not at the level it once was, the Super models are now “Super Sized” models from a “Size 18 and over” clothing store based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin USA. Mario, sneaking into a special trailer with tougher springs and axels that can support the added weight of the women was quoted as saying “at least I am getting some action…what are you getting?”
Can’t we just let him die, be forgotten and never be spoken of again?
Who?
Not my fault he is undead. I dont make the news man, I just report it.
Dude,
You have **way to much time on your hands. **You should go and get a **real **job!!! : )
I find this thread way out of line…
Pantani is dead. He dopped yep…like everyone else in the peloton…
Never knew that making fun of dead people was a past time…
admit it…its funny…
Baby I can’t blame you, your to sexy. I blame Pantani and just want him to die again.
not really…maybe I am too sensitive…I scored high in the metrosexual test.
high? or off the charts…sweetie?
Wait…were you upset about Pantani…or Chippo… I bet Chippo
Never knew that making fun of dead people was a past time…
eh…people still make Elvis jokes
But Elvis isn’t dead, he just went home…
Since “any method or substance” that improves performance is illegal under Italian law Pantani is definitely headed for hot water with this one.
I hope Selle Italia gets a wildcard next year so Rujano can do his best imitation of Pantani-esque climbing, ears and all.