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Bezig met laden... Put Me Back on My Bike: In Search of Tom Simpsondoor William Fotheringham
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. 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 himself so hard at the end. It's a sad story, and what makes it sadder is that since his death in 1967 not an awful lot has changed with regard to drug use and cycling. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Tommy Simpson was an Olympic medallist, world champion and the first Briton to wear the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France. He died a tragic early death on Mont Ventoux during the 1967 Tour. A man of contradictions, Simpson was one of the first cyclists to admit to using banned drugs – yet he inspired awe and affection for the obsessive will to win that ultimately cost him his life. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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This is interesting, it tells of a time past and how the past shapes the present. Even today, riders scale the Ventoux and leave a tribute at the roadside marker that memorialises Tom's death. In the last few years 2 British cyclists have not just worn but won the yellow jersey, that dates this book, but hardly changes the imoact of the first man to break the national duck. ( )