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Comment: Why we should all take a moment to remember Tom Simpson

On Thursday July 13, 1967, British cyclist Tom Simpson died near the top Mont Ventoux during the Tour de France. Fifty years on, his life will be remembered by lots of people in lots of different ways. This is why I think it’s important that Simpson, his career and his death, should be rememberedAll photos: Cycling Weekly Archive On Thursday July 13, 1967, British cyclist Tom Simpson died near the top Mont Ventoux during the Tour de France. 50 years on, his life will be remembered by lots of people in lots of different ways. This is why I think it’s important that Simpson, his career and his death, should be remembered

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Nine ways to make your commute more like the Tour de France

Commuting by bike can become a bit mundane, especially in a big city, but here are some ways you can make your journey more like the Tour de FranceJakob Fuglsang and Chris Froome on stage nine of the Tour de FranceCommuting by bike can become a bit mundane, especially in a big city, but here are some ways you can make your journey more like the Tour de France.

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