
Simon Richardson
Editor of Cycling Weekly magazine, Simon has been working at the title since 2001. He fell in love with cycling when. channel surfing in 1989 and happening across the greatest Tour de France ever ridden. He's been a Greg LeMond fan ever since. He started racing in 1995 when moving to university in North Wales gave him more time to train and some amazing roads to train in. He raced domestically for several years, riding everything from Surrey leagues to time trials, track and even a few Premier Calendars. In 2000 he spent one season racing in Belgium with the Kingsnorth International Wheelers.
Since working for Cycling Weekly he has written product reviews, fitness features, pro interviews, race coverage and news. He has covered the Tour de France more times than he can remember along with two Olympic Games and many other international and UK domestic races. He can still be seen at his club's evening races through the summer but he still hasn't completed the Big Ride challenge!
Latest articles by Simon Richardson
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2025 MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge finisher's medals available to order!
Celebrate hitting your target this year with an exclusive finisher's medal
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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Apidura Expedition Cargo Cage Pack and Cage review
Roll top bag that will keep your kit dry, give easy access and detach from your bike in no time at all.
By Simon Richardson Published
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MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge 2025 September targets
Sponsored by MyWhoosh
Monthly challenges will be updated on this page on the first of every month.
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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2025 MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge finishers list
From 500 to 5,000 miles, we celebrate everyone hitting their target in 2025
By Simon Richardson Published
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Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025: Everything you need to know
All the route information, key teams, and riders to watch at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025: A bigger route in both length and severity
The Tour de France Femmes goes up to nine stages in 2025 with three stages in the mountains as the peloton cross the country
By Simon Richardson Published
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Sliding bike storage that doesn't break the bank
A solid, and unfussy bike storage solution that you'll need some DIY knowhow to set up.
By Simon Richardson Published
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Pearson Forge endurance road bike on test
British brand with deep roots taking on the bigger manufacturers
By Simon Richardson Published
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Join the Big Ride Challenge weekly group rides
How to get set up on MyWhoosh and join our weekly rides
By Simon Richardson Published
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Join the MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge
Sign up to one of our four distance challenges and get ready to take your riding to the next level.
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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CW Big Ride Challenge monthly targets
Monthly challenges will be updated on this page on the first of every month.
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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Amstel Gold Race 2025: Everything you need to know
All the information you need ahead of the men's and women's races, taking place on Sunday April 10
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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Deuter's 30ltr commuter backpack
A rolltop bag to fit a change of clothes and a sandwich. And keep them dry
By Simon Richardson Published
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Women's WorldTour 2025: Everything you need to know about the teams
Meet the 15 squads that compete in the top tier of racing
By Tom Davidson Published
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Men's WorldTour 2025: Everything you need to know about the teams
The leaders, transfers and team ambitions set to shape the season ahead
By Adam Becket Published
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BMC Teammachine R 01 ONE review: very fast on smooth tarmac, built with incredible attention to detail
Every inch of this race bike is built for speed, with no detail missed to maximise performance
By Simon Richardson Published
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Download the 2025 CW mileage chart
Log your miles IRL with our mileage chart, available to download as a pdf
By Simon Richardson Published
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Woom 4 kids bike
The 7-speed Woom 4 is the next step in a child's journey toward a fully grown-up bike
By Simon Richardson Published
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Save 50% on a subscription to your favourite cycling magazine this Black Friday
Save up to 50% on a CW subscription
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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Big Ride Challenge 2024 Finishers List
From 500 to 5,000 miles, a list of everyone who has completed the CW challenge in 2024
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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Cycling Weekly heritage range
Marking more than 100 years of cycling, our heritage range reflects Cycling Weekly's unique history stretching back to the very first issue, in January 1891.
By Simon Richardson Published
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How do I keep cool when using a smart bike or trainer?
Over-heating can drastically diminish your ability on the bike, a common issue when training indoors
By Joe Baker Published
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11 tips for cycling in the rain: essentials for riding out the wet weather
You can't beat the rain but there's a lot you can do to make riding in it less demoralising - here's how to survice and maybe even enjoy it...
By Simon Richardson Published
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500km of perfect gravel roads; why Sweden's Dalsland region is the best gravel destination you've never heard of
As part of our gravel issue for CW's travel month we went to discover a little known part of Sweden
By Simon Richardson Published