Tom Simpson Memorial repairs, May 2014
Work has started to fix the Tom Simpson memorial that stands on Mont Ventoux at the place where Simpson collapsed and died during the 1967 Tour de France.
The memorial was first erected in 1969, funded by donations made by British cyclists after an appeal by Cycling Magazine, which was what Cycling Weekly was called at the time. It's since been maintained by family and friends, funded again by donations from British cycling enthusiasts, particularly those from the Doncaster area, where Simpson grew up and started cycling.
Tom Simpson Memorial to be repaired after damage
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Sir Bradley Wiggins unveils Tom Simpson memorial in County DurhamNew monument to British cyclist Tom Simpson is unveiled in Haswell during the 50th anniversary year of the rider's death on Mont Ventoux
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Comment: Why we should all take a moment to remember Tom SimpsonOn 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
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Tom Simpson 1937–1967: A life in pictures
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Bradley Wiggins drops in unannounced to a Doncaster social clubSir Bradley Wiggins paid a visit to the Bircotes and Harworth Sports and Social Club to take a look at the Tommy Simpson memorabilia
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Tom Simpson’s World Championships win: 50 years onPaired with exclusive photography from the Cycling Weekly archive, Chris Sidwells looks back on the year his uncle Tom Simpson won the world title
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Limited edition Rapha Tom Simpson jersey already selling on eBay for £205Originally retailing at £130, one eBay auctioneer is set to make a quick buck by flogging his limited edition Rapha Tom Simpson jersey for £205
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Icons of cycling: Tom Simpson's Peugeot chequered jersey
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
