Rapha and Marco Pantini

[BSRU]

I read Rapha has decided to release a commemorative Marco Pantani jersey.

Given his suspect past and Rapha's association with Sky is this a wise move?

 

[Beebo]

It's not got anything to do with Sky, and doesnt reflect on them.
Would you feel the same if they had a Tom Simpson jersey? both have questionable drugs records. And Pantani is still a cult figure.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Not at all if they want to sell them.
I personally have more likelihood of buying and wearing a commemorative Marco Pantani jersey than I am a Froome Jersey

 

[BSRU]

And Pantani is still a cult figure.

To some people but to some he epitomises what was wrong with pro cycling in the past.

 

[rich p]

I'm going to hold out till they produce a Riccardo Ricco commemorative jersey

 

[Hacienda71]

How about a Rapha Livestrong Lance Jersey?

 

[YahudaMoon]

How about a Rapha Livestrong Lance Jersey?

Id like the supermarklets Lidl or Aldi getting a team going using Rapha gear

 

[LimeBurn]

Pantani was an amazing rider to watch even if he did have a dubious past. Don't know whether I'd buy a jersey to commemorate him though.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

There are many similarities between Ricco and Pantani.
Yet one is reviled and the other held as an icon.
Think on.

 

[Hacienda71]

Id like the supermarklets Lidl or Aldi getting a team going using Rapha gear

Ah but Aldi would make it look very similar but call it Papha

 

[JasonHolder]

Oh for Christ sakes! Pantanis questionable history?? Every one dopes! Its just how it is.

 

[raindog]

'ere we go.......

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Oh for Christ sakes! Pantanis questionable history?? Every one dopes! Its just how it is.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Here's a book worth reading, due to be published in July:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1472910354/ref=pe_25631_48287371_em_1p_4_ti

 

[Hacienda71]

Watch out watch out there is a troll about.