Save the Date!
The Tom Simpson Cycling Festival 2026 is taking place from 6-13th September 2026, stay tuned to hear everything we have planned!
Tickets go on sale on 1st February 2026.
Read on to find out more about last year's event.
A look back at 2025
This year, to mark the 60th anniversary of Tom Simpson’s World Championship win, we’re expanding our annual Simpson Retro Ride into a full eight-day celebration – the Tom Simpson Cycling Festival, running from Sunday 7th to Sunday 14th September 2025.
This includes:
Sunday 7th September - A multi-distance Sportive
Monday 8th - Thursday 11th September - A programme of Community Events
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th September - An even bigger and better Retro Weekend
Click on the links below to find out more and get involved.
A few of our favourite photos from 2025
Sunday 7th September
Simpson Sportive
Ride the roads Tom trained on in this friendly and scenic sportive
Three route options: 94km, 202km & world championships length 253km
Quiet roads across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & South Yorkshire
Event Photography, Feed Zones and Timing
Finishers Medal and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere
Monday 8th - Thursday 11th September
Community Events
A week of free events to celebrate the life and legacy of Tom Simpson - open to all and rooted in local pride
Tuesday – "The life of Tom Simpson"
Author and Tom’s nephew Chris Sidwells presents a community evening at the Town Hall
Thursday – Tom Simpson Museum Reopening
Freshly refurbished and with new exhibits, opened by family members and teammates
School visits
Chris will tour local primary schools, sharing how a miner’s son from the town became champion of the world
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th September
Simpson Retro
A full weekend of retro cycling themed fun - bikes, stories, racing, and good food, all in celebration of Tom.
Friday
Live Cycling Legends Podcast recording with Joanne Simpson, three-course dinner, guest speaker, and social evening
Saturday
Cycle market, tribute ride, talks, films, retro bike and equipment display, junior grass track racing & more
Sunday
The Simpson Retro Ride and best in show competition on classic local routes
the Tom Simpson Cycling Festival
6th - 13th September 2026
Harworth, Nottinghamshire, DN11 8JN
Event Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the Tom Simpson Cycling Festival? Get in touch via our contact form or email team@cyclinglegends.co.uk
