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New monument to British cyclist Tom Simpson is unveiled in Haswell during the 50th anniversary year of the rider's death on Mont Ventoux

By Nigel Wynn Published 18 September 17

On Thursday July 13, 1967, British cyclist Tom Simpson died near the top Mont Ventoux during the Tour de France. Fifty years on, his life will be remembered by lots of people in lots of different ways. This is why I think it’s important that Simpson, his career and his death, should be remembered

By Simon Richardson Published 13 July 17

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Tom Simpson's death on Mont Ventoux on July 13 1967 while riding the Tour de France. This gallery from the archives tells of the story of Tom Simpson's decorated life and career

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 13 July 17

Sir Bradley Wiggins paid a visit to the Bircotes and Harworth Sports and Social Club to take a look at the Tommy Simpson memorabilia

By Nigel Wynn Published 19 December 16

Paired with exclusive photography from the Cycling Weekly archive, Chris Sidwells looks back on the year his uncle Tom Simpson won the world title

By Chris Sidwells Published 30 December 15

In celebration of Lizzie Armitstead's win in the World Championships, we look at the six British professional riders who have worn the rainbow stripes on the road, and give a special mention to Britain's two amateur World Champions

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 29 September 15

The word ‘chequer’ is derived from the Persian ‘shah’ or king, so it’s entirely appropriate that the Peugeot jersey was worn by cycling royalty in its 23-year existence

By Simon Smythe Published 16 June 15

Tom Simpson's memorial stone re-erected after being blown over in gale-force winds on Mont Ventoux. Photos by Chris Hodgson

By Chris Sidwells Published 21 May 14