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Tour de France Tragedy
In 1967, Tom Simpson was bidding to become the first Briton ever to win cycling's most prestigious race. Having already won the Tour de Flanders and World Championships, Tom set his sights on the Tour de France to cap a remarkable career. Vin Denson was Tom Simpson's friend and cycling partner. He spoke to Witness about his friend's final race.
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