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After Carpegna, also the Mortirolo will be named in memory of Marco Pantani. The mayors of the municipalities of Mazzo di Valtellina and Monno, the two places where the climbs to Mortirolo originate from the Valtellina and Brescia sides, have completed the process to name the pass after Pirata. Mortirolo-Cima Pantani is the place where it was revealed, al 1994 tourthe talent of the climber from Romagna: during the stage between Merano and Aprica, on 5 June thirty years ago, Pantani broke away from Indurain and Berzin and went on to win solo. By a strange twist of fate, Pantani will never ride the road that goes up to Mortirolo again in a race after that day. It should have been on June 5, 1999, during the Madonna di Campiglio-Aprica. But things went, as we know, in a completely different direction.
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Cosimo Cito
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A seven-year process
The idea of naming the Mortirolo after Pantani, as local news reports, was Lorenzo Tomasia sportsman from Valtellina, who then involved the Pirate’s mamma, Toninaand subsequently the mayors of Mazzo di Valtellina and Monno. After seven years the process is concluded. Carpegna, a climb between Romagna and Marche dear to Pantani, the place of his training, has been named after the Pirate since 25 March 2023.
An amateur took away Nibali’s climbing record
Meanwhile, some truly curious news has arrived from Mortirolo. Amateur cyclist Jack Burke, 29, broke the Strava record on the hard side of the Mortirolo (11.85 km at 10.8%), with a time of 43’45”. The previous record dates back to 2019 and was held by Vincenzo Nibali, who clocked 44’52” at the 2019 Giro. In a video published on social media, the 29-year-old Canadian said that he hoped to attract the attention of the World Tour teams with this venture: “Hopefully this will give me an opportunity. I just want to have a chance to compete against the best.”
Nibali: “I’m still a Ferrari, just a little dusty. Italian cycling needs a leader”
by Cosimo Cito
November 14, 2024
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What are the ethical considerations surrounding amateur cyclists using platforms like Strava to challenge professional records, and how might this phenomenon impact the relationship between amateur and professional cycling?
Here are some open-ended questions based on the article, divided into thematic sections:
**Section 1: The Legacy of Marco Pantani**
* How did Marco Pantani’s performance on the Mortirolo in 1994 solidify his place in cycling history?
* What makes this particular climb so significant in the context of Pantani’s career and legend?
* What does the decision to name the Mortirolo after Pantani reveal about his lasting impact on Italian cycling and the sport as a whole?
**Section 2: The Naming Process**
* What challenges might Lorenzo Tomasi have faced in his seven-year effort to rename the Mortirolo?
* How does the naming of Mortirolo after Pantani contribute to recognizing local heroes and their connection to specific geographical landmarks?
* The article mentions that Carpegna, another climb significant to Pantani, was renamed after him in March 2023. What broader implications might these renaming efforts have for preserving cycling history and promoting tourism?
**Section 3: Amateur Cyclists and Professional Records**
* What insights does Jack Burke breaking Vincenzo Nibali’s Strava record on the Mortirolo offer about the evolving nature of cycling competition?
* How might social media platforms like Strava be changing the landscape of professional cycling, particularly for amateur athletes?
* Do you think Burke’s feat will inspire other amateur cyclists to challenge professional records, or does it simply highlight the gap between amateur and professional training?
**Section 4: The Future of Italian Cycling**
* What are the broader challenges facing Italian cycling, and how might Vincenzo Nibali’s leadership be crucial to overcoming those challenges?
* Does the article suggest that Italian cycling is undergoing a period of transition or renewal? What evidence supports your answer?
These questions are designed to facilitate a nuanced discussion about Pantani’s legacy, the significance of the Mortirolo, the influence of amateur cyclists, and the future of Italian cycling. They encourage critical thinking, exploration of different perspectives, and ultimately, a deeper understanding of the topics presented in the article.
