Tom Simpson Memorial
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Tom Simpson Memorial
Image: © Alistair Greig Taken: 6 Nov 2006
The memorial is a replica of a similar one near the summit of Mount Ventoux in France where Simpson, Britain’s most successful cyclist, died at the age of 29. In addition to the memorial stone there is a small museum at the Harworth & Bircotes Social Club which was officially opened by Tour de France riders Vin Denson, Barry Hoban, Arthur Metcalfe and winner and mountains jersey record holder Lucien Van Impe in 2001
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Image Location
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53.416285
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-1.053888