TOUR DE FRANCE, STAGE 12
Pantani vs. Armstrong on the slopes of Mont Ventoux remains one of the greatest duels in Tour de France history. As the two riders approached the final stretch of the “Giant of Provence,” the record-breaking climber Marco Pantani launched a blistering attack against race favorite Lance Armstrong. Pantani surged ahead in the closing meters, sealing a dramatic victory in one of the most unforgettable moments in the race's history.