Tom Simpson
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Sir Bradley Wiggins unveils Tom Simpson memorial in County Durham
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
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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
By Simon Smythe Published
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Tom Simpson’s World Championships win: 50 years on
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
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Tom Simpson 1937–1967: A life in pictures
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
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The greatest cycling books of all time: 20-11
Numbers 20 to 11 in Cycle Sport's countdown of the greatest 50 cycling books of all time.
By Edward Pickering Published
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Comment: Why we should all take a moment to remember Tom Simpson
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
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The greatest 50 cycling books of all time: 30-21
Numbers 30 to 21 in Cycle Sport's countdown of the greatest 50 cycling books of all time.
By Edward Pickering Published
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Limited edition Rapha Tom Simpson jersey already selling on eBay for £205
Originally retailing at £130, one eBay auctioneer is set to make a quick buck by flogging his limited edition Rapha Tom Simpson jersey for £205
By Stuart Clarke Published
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From Burton to Armitstead: Britain's road race world champions
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
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Work begins to restore Tom Simpson Memorial on Mont Ventoux
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