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Tom Simpson Memorial

Submitted by Alistair Greig

Name	Tom Simpson Memorial
Distance	0.28 miles from DN11 8EQ
Description	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
Photographer	Alistair Greig
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