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Mr Tom
The True Story of Tom Simpson
- Author:
- By Chris Sidwells
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- Paperback
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- Published: 20th Apr 2000
- ISBN: 1874739145
- Pages: 266
From Word of Sport:
All to often, books about the imcomparable Tom Simpson dwell on his tragic death on the arid slopes of the Ventoux rather than his feats as Britain's greatest ever cyclist. This book redresses that balance, offering a vivid portrait of a cycling legend in all his inspirational glory.
From the Publisher:
Written by Tom's nephew it's a story of celebrating the life not tragic death of Great Britain's greatest cyclist.
From cinder tracks to European glory, from British club scene to World Champion and the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, it's an intimate portait written through the eyes of a family member which tells of the private as well as the public Simpson.
From the Critics:
“All cyclists, and everyone who wants to know about modern sport, should read it. Here's a story of triumph, for this book is about Tom Simpson's life, not his tragic death. We travel from the cinder tracks of the industrial north-east to European glory, from the British club scene to a world championship and the yellow jersey in the Tour de France. An intimate portrait of an exceptional man, this biography tells us about the private as well as the public Simpson, and there's new information for even the most knowledgeable fan. Brilliant.”
Tim Hilton, Independent on Sunday
“Too often the Press refer to Tom Simpson's tragic death on the hot, barren slopes of the cruel Ventoux mountain, rather than his extraordinary feats as Britain's greatest and most entertaining cyclist. This book redresses that balance, and should be read by every sports editor. For those who remember his great exploits, and for those of us who had the good fortune to spend time with Tom, enjoying his effervescent company and admiring his tenacity as a rider, Chris Sidwells' Mr Tom will bring back memories of an irrepressible character, now sadly missed.”
David Duffield, Eurosport
“A timely and exhilarating account of our greatest cycling legend and one of Britain's finest-ever sportsmen”
Luke Evans, Cycle Sport
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