Simpson Retro 2025 – Harworth and Bircotes Town Hall

Fri 12 Sep 2025 5:00 PM - Sun 14 Sep 2025 2:00 PM
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Sunday Ride - Early Bird Discount (Sold Out)
£35.00 + £0.00 booking fee
Entry to the Sunday ride and the Best in Show competition. £35.00 £0.00 Sold out

Saturday and Sunday Ticket - Early Bird Discount (Sold Out)
£45.00 + £0.00 booking fee
Access to all Saturday activities and entry to the Sunday ride and Best in Show competition £45.00 £0.00 Sold out

Full Weekend Ticket - Early Bird Discount (Sold Out)
£90.00 + £0.00 booking fee
Access to all Friday and Saturday activities, and entry to the Sunday ride and Best in Show competition £90.00 £0.00 Sold out

Entry to the Sunday ride and the Best in Show competition. £40.00 £0.00

71 remaining Access to all Saturday activities and entry to the Sunday ride and Best in Show competition £50.00 £0.00

16 remaining Access to all Friday and Saturday activities, and entry to the Sunday ride and Best in Show competition £95.00 £0.00

22 remaining Ticket for the live Cycling Legends Podcast recording and the 3 course dinner with guest speakers £45.00 £0.00

8 remaining Access to all Saturday activities £10.00 £0.00

All donations go to the Tom Simpson Memorial Fund, supporting young cyclists and maintaining Tom’s memorials — on top of the support in your entry fee.
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Celebrate the life and legacy of cycling legend Tom Simpson at the annual Simpson Retro, held in the town where he grew up, Harworth, Nottinghamshire.

This unique event combines history, nostalgia, and competitive spirit, offering cycling enthusiasts a memorable weekend.

From 12th to 14th September 2025, enjoy engaging talks, vibrant social events, and the ever-popular retro bike ride along the same roads Tom Simpson once trained on.

For the ride, to keep its authenticity, we ask that all bikes ridden are from or in the style of those manufactured before 1995.

FRIDAY 12TH

Join us from 6pm for a special live edition of the Cycling Legends Podcast - hear untold stories and personal reflections in an unforgettable conversation with Joanne Simpson, daughter of Tom Simpson. Hosted by Chris Sidwells and Gary Fairley, this one-off event offers a unique, intimate insight into the man behind the legend. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the audience for this exclusive festival highlight.

Following the podcast sit down for a three course meal and social evening. You'll be joined by Chris, Gary, Joanne, and perhaps another special guest or two.

Full weekend and Friday tickets give you access to these events.

SATURDAY 13TH

9am - All-day Cycling Market - retro bikes, accessories, clothing, books, food and drink vendors and more.

10am - Tribute Ride - a short, organised experience visiting locations connected to Tom - his memorial, grave, museum and more.

12pm - Retro Display - including bikes ridden by Fausto Coppi, Beryl Burton, Laurent Fignon, and Tom Simpson, plus team cars and other rare kit.

2pm - Talks & Films - Chris Sidwells interviews and brings together some legends of the sport, plus films on cycling's past. A full weekend or Saturday ticket is required for this event.

5pm - Grass Track Racing - friendly but competitive junior racing at the nearby Sports Pavilion.

7pm - Evening Social - Live music, hog roast and BBQ, drinks and good company - a true community festival.

SUNDAY 14TH

8am - Registration & Market opens - collect your rider pack and enjoy the event village including market stalls, food, drink and music. Check out the amazing bikes on display.

10am - Retro ride start - explore some of the roads Tom Simpson used for his early training rides. Choose between the 64km (40 mile) Chemin de Simpson and the 80km (50 mile) La Grande Classique.

Enjoy the Feed Zone - in a new location for 2025, on the waterfront in West Stockwith, overlooking the river Trent, with complimentary local food and drink.

1.30pm - Best in Show Competition - Sponsored and Judged by Bill Barrowcliff. 2025 judging categories will be announced soon!


Included in all Full Weekend, and Sunday Tickets:

  • Exclusive Tom Simpson Cycling Festival Musette - filled with a race brochure full of historical stories, and goodies from our sponsors
  • A Feed Zone with complimentary food and drink (Sunday ride)
  • Event photography - images without watermark available for purchase after the event
  • Fully signed route, and free parking
  • Supports the Tom Simpson Memorial Fund and Simpson Nouvelles U23 Women’s Cycling Team
  • Entry to the Best in Show Competition