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Thomas Simpson (30 November 1937 – 13 July 1967) was one of Britain's most successful professional cyclists. He was born in Haswell, County Durham, and later moved to Harworth, Nottinghamshire. Simpson began road cycling as a teenager before taking up track cycling, specialising in pursuit races.
Tom Simpson (30 November 1937 – 13 July 1967) was a British professional cyclist, one of Britain's most successful of all time. [1] At the time of the 1967 Tour de France, he was the undisputed leader of the British team. In the 13th stage of that race, he collapsed and died during the ascent of Mont Ventoux .
Jul 13, 2017 · Remembered for his tragic and untimely death 50 years ago on the ascent of Mont Ventoux on July 13 1967, Tom Simpson blazed a trail for British riders during a brief but decorated career, and...
Apr 29, 2016 · Tommy Simpson was the first British cyclist to wear the famous yellow jersey and also sported the illustrious rainbow bands as winner of the Road World Championships. Yet he will forever be...
Tom Simpson was a World Champion, a winner of Paris-Nice and multiple Monuments and a BBC Sports Personality of the Year. He died on Mont Ventoux in 1967, after consuming brandy and amphetamines during the stage.
Jul 12, 2017 · British Cyclist Tommy Simpson Died 50 Years Ago Today. Words: Gav Squires. Wednesday 12 July 2017. reading time: 4 min, 904 words. sport Features history. In the days before Team Sky, asthma medication and bubble suits, the most famous British road cyclist was Tom Simpson.
Jul 14, 2009 · Nottinghamshire's Tommy Simpson died of exhaustion during the 13th stage of the Tour de France in 1967.
