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Tommy Simpson was one of Britain`s most successful cyclists, yet his memory is plagued with controversy after he "rode himself to death". Simpson was a British sporting hero - the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1965 - but he was also revered in France for his bulldog spirit and great style on a bike and his panache and joie de vivre off it. The shock and sadness was profound. His last words were "Put me back on my bike!".








