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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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
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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
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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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How one CW5000 rider took on an even bigger ride challenge
Through July Corrine Black took on a big challenge. Ride 100 miles a day every day. Here's how she got on.
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Your CW5000 September challenges
Get out for a big week or riding and try a little exploration close to home
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Lazer Volante TT helmet
Billed as the fastest ever TT helmet on launch, the Lazer Volante has now been ridden to multiple Olympic gold medals
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Ed Clancy's retirement signals end of an era for British team pursuiting
Seven world and three Olympic titles make Clancy the most decorated team pursuiter in history
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How high can you climb in a month? Your CW5000 July challenges
Another climbing challenge and a ride to the seaside. Two more challenges to motivate and help you toward the 5,000 mile target in 2021
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Editor's blog: Taking on 130 miles to honour the magazine's past
Setting CW5000 riders the task of riding 130 miles was an added incentive to ticking off a bucket list ride of mine this year
