Simpson was buried in Harworth, after a service at the 12th-century church in the village, attended by an estimated 5,000 mourners, including Peugeot teammate Eddy Merckx, standing outside in rain to hear the service by loudspeaker.
Simpson was buried in Harworth. This was after a service at the 12th-century church in the village including Peugeot teammate Eddy Merckx. Peugeot teammate Eddy Merckx was standing outside in rain to hear the service by loudspeaker. The village was attended by an estimated 5,000 mourners.