
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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It's time to head back to the coast. Here are your CW5000 August challenges
Another two challenges to inspire your riding and help you get those miles in this summer
By Simon Richardson Published
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I didn't know a saddle bag could make me as angry as the Silca Seat Roll Asymmetrico
The previous model bounced off my bike into the gutter never to be seen again: this one ends up dangling from the saddle rails
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Can you Everest in one month? CW5000 July challenges
Get your climbing legs into gear and see if you can reach 8,849 meters through July
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CW5000 finishers medals now available to order
Ridden 5,000 miles this year? Then you can order your CW5000 finishers medal and celebrate your achievement
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Tour de France packs up for the long drive home
Race waves goodbye to Denmark and gets ready to move everything to Calais for race restart on Tuesday
By Simon Richardson Published
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Police raids and edgy press conferences, is it the noughties all over again?
Investigators searching the houses and offices of Bahrain riders and staff bring back uncomfortable memories.
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Early caution and wardrobe issues as Geraint Thomas gets his Tour bid underway in Copenhagen
Former winner forgets to take his gilet off before losing confidence through the wet corners
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Michael Rasmussen suspended by team and out of Tour de France
Yellow jersey wearer has been withdrawn from the race for lying about his whereabouts earlier in the season.
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Your ultimate guide to the Tour de France - on sale now!
Cycling Weekly's Tour Preview is bursting with insight and intrigue ahead of the biggest race of the year
By Simon Richardson Published
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Get out and log your longest ride: Your CW5000 June challenges
Two big challenges to make the most of the best month of the year (for cyclists at least)
By Simon Richardson Published
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Brompton P Line review - more titanium equals less weight
We took the new, lighter Brompton onto the roads and into the stations of central London to live like a commuter. No lycra was used in the testing of this bike.
By Simon Richardson Published
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What is VAM and can I use it to improve my climbing?
A cycling metric that doesn’t need power meters or heart rate data but can still be used to improve your climbing. Everything you need to know about your VAM
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Climb your way to more miles: CW5000 May challenges
Two more challenges to inspire your riding through May, both designed to push your riding a little further
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The only way is Essex: Everything you need to know about the new RideLondon route
Tens of thousands of riders will once again line-up in central London to head out on closed roads as RideLondon, the UK’s biggest sportive, returns on May 29 with an entirely new route
By Simon Richardson Published
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The only way is Essex: Discovering the new RideLondon route
The UK’s biggest sportive, returns on May 29 with an entirely new route
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CW5000 sunset sunrise challenge photos
The CW5000 March challenge of getting a sunrise or sunset image got people riding out to some scenic spots with their camera phones
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Aero on the cheap: How to save watts for less
With wind tunnel access and £5,000 skinsuits an email away, Editor Simon Richardson instead went in pursuit of free speed on a budget
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Little sleep, pace partners and Haribo. How Ross Duncan rode 5,000 miles in one month
Ross Duncan set himself the challenge of riding 5,000 miles in January, eventually hitting the target with minutes to spare.
By Simon Richardson Published
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A personal pilgrimage: Riding the route of the North Downs Way
Having discovered a few local trails and routes near to his home last summer, editor Simon Richardson went a step further and found himself following in some ancient footsteps on a historic story-telling route.
By Simon Richardson Published
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CW5000 2021 Finishers club
Have you made the list yet? Find out who has completed the 2021 CW5000 challenge and when they did it.
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From big rides to short TTs - my 2021 riding
Editor Simon Richardson didn't hit 5,000 miles in 2021, but he did enjoy his year in the saddle
By Simon Richardson Published
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Nopinz Pro-1 Speedsuit review
Avoid sticking safety pins in your aero kit with an integral pocket for your number. It's more aero too
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Online talent spotting - what it takes to get noticed on Zwift
The pathway to the top tier of cycling looks like a map of the London Underground. Starting at Club Network, the high-aspiring cyclist will be calling at the Development Centre, the Regional School of Racing, the National School of Racing, the Junior Academy, the Podium Programme and finally fame, glory and a summit finish victory in yellow on Mont Ventoux
By Simon Richardson Published
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CW Awards: Last chance to nominate those who have helped and inspired in 2021
Nominations for our three reader-based categories will close this Friday. Nominate now and be part of our 2021 celebrations.
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