Put Me Back on My Bike : In Search of Tom Simpson

from reading_fox

Slightly dated now. interesting insight into the hero worship culture of the greatest names in the sport, and just how ahrd it is to become really good, but how much fun you can have along the way.

from Fluffyblue

Extremely well written story of Tom Simpson, from the time he became 'big' in cycling to his death. Simpson lived not very far from me, Harworth, which was mentioned a lot in the book. It mainly concentrated on his death, and his strong will to never give up, which probably drove him to his push ...

from Fluffyblue

Extremely well written story of Tom Simpson, from the time he became 'big' in cycling to his death. Simpson lived not very far from me, Harworth, which was mentioned a lot in the book. It mainly concentrated on his death, and his strong will to never give up, which probably drove him to his push ...