The Tom Simpson Cycling Festival is an eight day celebration from Sunday 6th to Sunday 13th September 2026. The week kicks off with a multi-distance sportive, with plenty of free community events throughout the week, and ends with the ever-popular Simpson Retro.
Sunday 6th September - Simpson Sportive
Monday 7th - Thursday 10th September - A programme of Community Events
Friday 11th - Sunday 13th September - Simpson Retro
Click on the links below to find out more and get involved.
Sunday 6th September
Simpson Sportive
Ride the roads Tom trained on in this friendly and scenic sportive
Three route options: 63km, 100km and 161km (100 miles)
Quiet roads across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & South Yorkshire
Event Photography, Feed Zones and Race Pack
Finishers Medal and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere
Monday 7th - Thursday 10th 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
Monday - Bike maintenance and Coaching workshop
Perfect for bikes needing a quick fix or some TLC. And bring your kids along for some expert coaching by British Cycling Level 2 coaches.
Tuesday – Community Ride
An easy, no drop ride for the whole family.
Thursday – Retro Film Festival
New for 2026, more details to be released soon.
School visits
Chris will tour local primary schools, sharing how a miner’s son from the town became champion of the world
Friday 11th - Sunday 13th September
Simpson Retro
A full weekend of retro cycling themed fun - bikes, stories, racing, and good food, all in celebration of Tom Simpson.
Friday
Live Cycling Legends Podcast recording with Allan Peiper, three-course dinner, and social evening
Saturday
Cycle market, group ride, talks from legends of cycling including Hugh Porter, Steve Joughin, Theo De Rooij and Phil Liggett, retro bike and equipment display, junior grass track racing, adult hill climb competition and 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









