Simpson Retro 2026

Fri 11 Sep 2026 5:00 PM - Sun 13 Sep 2026 2:00 PM
Harworth and Bircotes Town Hall
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General Admission (Available from 1st June - 1st September)

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

10 remaining Access to the Saturday talks with guest speakers Theo De Rooij, Steve Joughin, Phil Liggett and Hugh Porter. Plus entry to the Sunday ride and Best in Show competition £60.00 £0.00

7 remaining Access to the Friday Dinner and live podcast with Allan Peiper, Saturday talks with guest speakers Theo De Rooij, Steve Joughin, Phil Liggett + Hugh Porter. Plus entry to Sunday ride and Best in Show. £120.00 £0.00

12 remaining Access to the live Cycling Legends Podcast with guest speaker Allan Peiper and the 3 course dinner £60.00 £0.00

Saturday Ticket (Sold Out)
£35.00 (£35.00 + £0.00 booking fee)
Access to the Saturday talks with guest speakers Theo De Rooij, Steve Joughin, Phil Liggett and Hugh Porter £35.00 £0.00 Sold out

8 remaining Access to the live Cycling Legends Podcast with guest speaker Allan Peiper and the 3 course dinner, plus Saturday talks with guest speakers Theo De Rooij, Steve Joughin, Phil Liggett and Hugh Porter £80.00 £0.00

Early Bird (Available from 1st April - 31st May) (Sold Out)

Sunday Ride (Sold Out)
£38.00 (£38.00 + £0.00 booking fee)
Entry to the Sunday ride and the Best in Show competition. £38.00 £0.00 Sold out

Saturday and Sunday Ticket (Sold Out)
£57.00 (£57.00 + £0.00 booking fee)
Access to the Saturday talks with guest speakers Theo De Rooij, Steve Joughin, Phil Liggett and Hugh Porter. Plus entry to the Sunday ride and Best in Show competition £57.00 £0.00 Sold out

Full Weekend Ticket (Sold Out)
£110.00 (£110.00 + £0.00 booking fee)
Access to the Friday Dinner and live podcast with Allan Peiper, Saturday talks with guest speakers Theo De Rooij, Steve Joughin, Phil Liggett + Hugh Porter. Plus entry to Sunday ride and Best in Show. £110.00 £0.00 Sold out

Super Early Bird (Available until 31st March) (Sold Out)

Sunday Ride (Sold Out)
£36.00 (£36.00 + £0.00 booking fee)
Entry to the Sunday ride and the Best in Show competition. £36.00 £0.00 Sold out

Saturday and Sunday Ticket (Sold Out)
£54.00 (£54.00 + £0.00 booking fee)
Access to the Saturday talks with guest speakers Theo De Rooij, Steve Joughin, Phil Liggett and Hugh Porter. Plus entry to the Sunday ride and Best in Show competition £54.00 £0.00 Sold out

Full Weekend Ticket (Sold Out)
£100.00 (£100.00 + £0.00 booking fee)
Access to the Friday Dinner and live podcast with Allan Peiper, Saturday talks with guest speakers Theo De Rooij, Steve Joughin, Phil Liggett + Hugh Porter. Plus entry to Sunday ride and Best in Show. £100.00 £0.00 Sold out

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, now entering the sixth edition of the event.

From 11th to 13th September 2026, 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 11TH SEPTEMBER

Join us for a special live edition of the Cycling Legends Podcast - hear untold stories and personal reflections in an unforgettable conversation with Allan Peiper. Hosted by Chris Sidwells and Gary Fairley. 

Following the podcast sit down for a three course meal and social evening. You'll be joined by Chris, Gary, and Allan. 

Full weekend and Friday tickets give you access to the podcast and dinner.

Doors open at 5.30pm, with the podcast starting at 6pm. Dinner will be served from 7.30pm.

SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

9am - All-day Cycling Market - retro bikes, accessories, clothing, books, food and drink vendors and more. Registration and number collection for the ride is also available 9am - 4pm.

10am - Group Ride - a short, organised experience around Harworth. This is a no drop ride. 

12pm - Retro Display - bikes and cars included this year will be announced in the coming months. 

1 - 4 pm - Talks & Films - Chris Sidwells interviews and brings together some legends of the sport. This year's guest speakers include Theo de Rooij, Phil Liggett, Steve Joughin and Hugh Porter. A full weekend or Saturday ticket is required for this event.

4.30pm - Grass Track Racing - friendly but competitive junior racing. 

6pm - Hill Climb up the Pit Heap - a friendly competitive hill climb - all bikes and trikes allowed

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

SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

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 63km (40 mile) Chemin de Simpson and the 83km (51 mile) La Grande Classique.

Enjoy the Feed Zone with complimentary local food and drink.

2pm - Best in Show Competition - Sponsored and Judged by Bill Barrowcliff. 2026 judging categories are on our website.


Included in all Full Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 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 
  • Broom Wagon
  • Entry to the Best in Show Competition

Full information can be found here - https://cyclinglegends.co.uk/pages/simpson-retro