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We profile one of cycling's most famous sons. Marco Pantani, known as 鈥淚l Pirata or "The Pirate", died in 2004 aged just 34. We discuss his highs and lows on and off the track with film director James Erskine who released the film The Accidental Death of a Cyclist all about the man.

This interview was first run on Sportshour on Saturday 31 May 2014.

(Image: Marco Pantani, Credit: Getty Images)