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The tragic story of our own immortal cycling hero - a world champion who died in the Tour de France while climbing its most brutal, agonising peak - Lincolnshire Live
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Tom Simpson racing in London-Holyhead cycle race | Cycling pictures, Road bike vintage, Cycling design
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Soigneur Merino Wool Retro Cycling Jerseys - Tom Simpson (1937 -1967) Tom Simpson was one of Britain's most successful professional cyclists. He was the first Briton to wear the yellow jersey in
Tour de France: Chris Froome wins stage up Mount Ventoux 46 years after mountain killed fellow British rider Tommy Simpson - Mirror Online
The Chap - Tom Simpson (30th July 1937-13th July 1967), champion British cyclist in France. “At a certain moment, Tommy walked into the restaurant like a gentleman, with a cane, bowler hat
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Hundreds to gather at mountain summit where cyclist Tom Simpson collapsed and died 50 years ago - Manchester Evening News
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