Simpson 1967?

JC Coach said:

With the 40th anniversary of Tom Simpsons death on Mt Ventoux next year. I am trying to get information on the original stage 13 that was ridden on the day of his death. The aim to ride the whole stage. Does anyone have the route that the day's stage took please? Thanks

Stage 13, 211.5 kilometers from Marseilles to Carpentras with the climb up Mount Ventoux.

[font=Verdana]In Marseille, at the start of stage 13 on Thursday 13 July, Tommy Simpson was still suffering the effects as the race headed into Provence on a blisteringly hot day, and was seen to consume brandy during the early parts of the stage. In those years, tour organisers limited each rider to only four bottles (bidons) of water, circa 2 litres - the effects of dehydration then being poorly understood. During races, riders often raided roadside bars and cafes for drinks, and filled their bottles from fountains.
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[font=Verdana]On the day's main climb, Mont Ventoux, Simpson broke away early, but was soon passed by the eventual stage winner, Julio Jiminez, and four others. About two kilometres from the summit, Simpson began to zig-zag erratically across the road, eventually falling against an embankment. While his team car helpers wanted him to retire from the race, Simpson insisted on being put back on his cycle and he continued for another 500m or so before again beginning to falter; he toppled unconscious into the arms of his helpers, still gripping his handlebars. Despite mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and the administration of oxygen, plus a helicopter airlift to a nearby hospital, Simpson died. Two tubes of amphetamines and a further empty tube were found in the rear pocket of his racing jersey.[/font]

JC Coach said:

With the 40th anniversary of Tom Simpsons death on Mt Ventoux next year. I am trying to get information on the original stage 13 that was ridden on the day of his death. The aim to ride the whole stage. Does anyone have the route that the day's stage took please? Thanks

To give you an idea in which part the stage started and finishes a small map of the Tour 1967 as an attachment. I looked for a road book and didn't find it. However i will shoot a video about a Tour museum in Luxemburg and will ask if they have one (but i won't be there before January). You can also contact the people of the center of the Tour of Flanders. They have a huge archive, maybe they have one. Webadress is: www.crvv.be

Edit: in the CRVV there is an online shop were they sell this book:
derondeshop.beTour Encyclopedie deel 4 1966 1975 Hardcover p 105.htmlOpen ↗

Write them a mail at: derondeshop.behelp.phpOpen ↗ and ask if the exact road book is in it. As far as i know they speak English, if not send me a private mail and i can forward your question in Flemish (if you are intrested).

Good luck!