Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 30 minutes ago
Tom Simpson was one of Britain's most successful professional cyclists in the 1960s, until his career was tragically cut short. Tom’s nephew, Chris Sidwells, gets exclusive access to personal letters Simpson wrote home whilst racing in France, to get a fascinating insight into his career and character.
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Tom Simpson was one of Britain's most successful professional cyclists in the 1960s, until his career was tragically cut short. Tom’s nephew, Chris Sidwells, gets exclusive access to personal letters Simpson wrote home whilst racing in France, to get a fascinating insight into his career and character.
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GCN+ is the home of the world’s most thrilling live bike races, highlights, exclusive shows and epic cycling documentaries that you can enjoy live + ad-free + on-demand + interactive + all-year round.
GCN+ is more of everything you’ve come to love from GCN but taken to the next level: more entertainment, more races, more inspiration, more access, more analysis, more science and more to watch with exclusive and original long-form films, documentaries and shows.
GCN+ is #cycling like you’ve never seen it before.
