In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, a titanic feat of physical and mental endurance that no rider has repeated since. He was a hero to millions, the saviour of professional cycling following the doping scandals which threatened to destroy the sport. However, less than six years later, aged just 34, he died alone, in a cheap Italian hotel room.
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Dutch drama which follows the lives of three young amateur dirt-bike motorcycle racers who fall in love with a young woman who sells French fries and hot dogs at the races. Everyone is looking for a better life. She wants out of the business and away from her brother and the motocross racers want to make their marks as professional racers, like their hero, Gerrit Witkamp (Rutger Hauer).
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