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 CW5000 challenge!
SIMON IS CURRENTLY RIDING
Road bike: Pinarello K8S with Shimano Dura Ace
TT bike: Specialized Venge road bike with FFWD wheels
Gravel bike: N/A
Training bike: Rourke custom hand made with Reynolds 853 steel
Latest articles by Simon Richardson
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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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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
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Big Ride Challenge: September challenges
There's still time to log some long rides as you discover new areas to ride
By Simon Richardson Published
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Order your Big Ride Challenge finisher's medal
If you've completed your chosen distance in 2024, now's the time to celebrate and order your medal!
By Simon Richardson Published
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Raleigh Stride 3 review: A big beast that became a big part of family life
Designed for inner-city life, this heavyweight trike can take the place of a car for 95% of short trips. And your kids will love you for it.
By Simon Richardson Published
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Big Ride Challenge t-shirts now available to buy
If you want to let others know how far you plan to ride in 2024, you can now get it printed across your chest.
By Simon Richardson Published
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Mark Cavendish's 35 Tour de France stage wins: Where they were and how he won them
Mark Cavendish has won 35 Tour de France stages. See the map of where he won each stage, and how he won them
By Simon Richardson Published
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Rereleased! Cycling Weekly heritage kit goes back on sale
Made by Bioracer our new range of heritage kit celebrates our unique history dating back to 1891
By Simon Richardson Published
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I washed my white shoes to ride 100 miles in the rain - but it was worth it: a coast-to-coast adventure
Riding the full breadth of southern Scotland in two days is no easy task. CW magazine editor Simon Richardson prays for a tailwind on the new, 256-mile Kirkpatrick coast-to-coast route
By Simon Richardson Published
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Scott Addict RC 10: A plush ride and a bike full of hidden integrations
The Scott Addict RC 10 might not have much wow factor, but getting to know this bike in the Surrey lanes was well worth it
By Simon Richardson Published
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Tour de France spectator guide - everything you need to start planning summer 2024
Buying this week's issue of Cycling Weekly magazine is your first step to planning a trip to the greatest race in the world
By Simon Richardson Published
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Will riding your favourite road help you reach 5,000 miles this year?
With just two months of riding to go before our annual mileages are confirmed, here are two more challenges to keep you motivated
By Simon Richardson Published
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CW5000 2023 Finishers club
Find out who has completed the 5,000 mile challenge. Keep logging your miles if you want to be added to the list
By Simon Richardson Published
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Tinker Bottom on Quicksie Hill - the search for Britain's funniest road names is over
Here are the 27 of the funniest road names from across the UK. And not all of them are rude
By Simon Richardson Published
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We need you! Nominations for 2023 Cycling Weekly awards open
Nominate your club or a local volunteer to recognise the best in British cycling
By Simon Richardson Published
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CW5000 finishers medals now available to buy!
CW5000 riders are completing the challenge and ordering their finisher's medal
By Simon Richardson Published
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16 inch Woom 3 bike review - everything a new pedaller needs
An aluminium bike designed with kids' riding needs very much in mind
By Simon Richardson Published
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Subscribe to CW during the Tour de France and get 6 issues for just £6
Enjoy all the action this summer from France to Glasgow with a subscription to Cycling Weekly magazine
By Simon Richardson Published
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Pearson On and On review - a very British gravel bike
An aero carbon gravel machine from the world's oldest bike shop
By Simon Richardson Published
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Taking the road less travelled: Your May challenges are here
It's high time we tipped over into triple digits on our rides, and tried something new
By Simon Richardson Published
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What to look out for at the Cycle Show this week
The Cycle Show returns to Ally Pally in north London this week, and there are lots of reasons to visit
By Simon Richardson Published
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Changing gear with the flick of a Blip. Testing SRAM's wireless gear changers
Weighing just a few grams and with the potential to be mounted (almost) anywhere, are SRAM's Blips a worthwhile accessory to any bike or just for TT riders?
By Simon Richardson Published
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Racing on a budget vs no expense spared - here's the difference money made to my cycling performance
Just how much faster could an average rider go if they had access to all the best aerodynamic kit and knowledge? Cycling Weekly Editor, Simon Richardson went to find out...
By Simon Richardson Published