
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 to Study sports science. Here he found he had more time to train and some amazing roads to ride on. He raced domestically for several years with his club Norwood Paragon, 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 articles, pro interviews, race coverage, features and news. He has covered the Tour de France more times than he can remember along with two Olympic Games (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) along with many other international and UK domestic races. He can still be seen at his club's evening races through the summer and riding the lanes of Surrey, Sussex and Kent, but he still hasn't completed the Big Ride challenge!
Latest articles by Simon Richardson
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Deuter's 30ltr commuter backpackA 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 teamsMeet 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 teamsThe 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 detailEvery 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 chartLog your miles IRL with our mileage chart, available to download as a pdf
By Simon Richardson Published
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Woom 4 kids bikeThe 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 FridaySave up to 50% on a CW subscription
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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Big Ride Challenge 2024 Finishers ListFrom 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 rangeMarking 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 weatherYou 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 ofAs 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 challengesThere'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 medalIf 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 lifeDesigned 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 buyIf 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 themMark 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 saleMade 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 adventureRiding 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 integrationsThe 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 2024Buying 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 clubFind 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 overHere are the 27 of the funniest road names from across the UK. And not all of them are rude
By Simon Richardson Published
