Cycling is My Life by Tommy Simpson
The cyclist Tom Simpson is a legend. A man of contradictions, Simpson was one of the first cyclists to admit to using banned drugs, yet the dapper 'Major Tom' inspired awe and affection from the British public for the obsessive will to win which was ultimately to cost him his life.
"The book will be an inspiration to all the thousands of youngsters starting in the sport" * Daily Express *
"An absorbing story of a man whose life has already thrilled millions" * Sporting Cyclist *
"An absorbing story of a man whose life has already thrilled millions" * Sporting Cyclist *
Tom Simpson, born in 1937, was an English road racing cyclist whose successful career was cut tragically short by his death on the slopes of Mont Ventoux during the 1967 Tour de France. Simpson became the first Briton to wear the yellow jersey as leader of the 1962 Tour de France, finishing sixth overall. Then in 1965 he won the coveted accolade of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award, the only cyclist to have won this award until Chris Hoy in 2008.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780224083089 |
| ISBN 10 | 0224083082 |
| Title | Cycling is My Life |
| Author | Tommy Simpson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-06-04 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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