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PANTANI: THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF A CYCLIST

Schonell Cinema

Building 22, Level 3, Union Complex, University of Queensland/Union Road, St Lucia QLD 4072

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The Film - Pantani:The Accidental Death of a Cyclist

In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. This titanic feat of physical and mental endurance has never since been matched - Pantani was a hero to millions and was seen as the saviour of cycling during a time when doping scandals threatened to destroy the sport. Six years after this extraordinary feat and aged only 34, tragically, Pantani was dead. Discovered in a cheap Italian hotel, he died alone apparently from acute cocaine poisoning. 

PANTANI: THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF A CYCLIST explores the true story behind this remarkable man’s achievements and his tragic fall. Shot over two years in the French Alps, Italian Alps and Dolomites, in Cesenatico, Majorca, London, Sheffield and Rome, and the places of Pantani’s greatest victories, the film carefully pieces together Pantani’s history through archival footage and interviews. This is the story of the greatest climber of his generation; man versus mountain, athlete versus the system, Marco Pantani versus himself

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT PLEASE PURCHASE TICkETS ONLINE

For a sneak preview view the trailer on line here.

The Cause - The Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge

 

On Saturday 30 August 2014, 50 cyclists will hit the road on a 1600 kilometre cycle over eight days to raise funds for cancer research on the ninth annual Bottlemart Smiddy Challenge.

The Challenge commemorates the life of physiotherapist, and keen triathlete, Adam Smiddy who passed away to an aggressive cancer aged only 26.  Our team is aiming to raise $1,000,000 in 2014 to support Mater Foundation as major beneficiary.

All proceeds from this night will help us raise funds to  support worldclass research into melanoma and prostate cancer and complementary therapies to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

 If you would like to make a donation please click here. 

Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 7:30 pm –  9:30 pm

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