
Tom Davidson
Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is fluent in French and Spanish, and holds a master's degree in International Journalism. Since 2020, he has been the host of The TT Podcast, offering race analysis and rider interviews.
An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill, and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides. His best result is 28th in a hill-climb competition, albeit out of 40 entrants.
Latest articles by Tom Davidson
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Why is the Vuelta a España starting in Italy? Everything you need to know about overseas Grand Tour starts
It's not the first time the Giro has started abroad, and it likely won't be the last
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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'It’s just a really raw measure of who is the best' – Matthew Richardson on being the 'fastest cyclist of all time'
British rider set time of 8.857 seconds in flying 200m last week
By Adam Becket Published
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'He's special' - Primož Roglič welcomes Remco Evenepoel signing to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
Slovenian speaks for first time about Evenepoel's impending arrival to the team
By Tom Davidson Published
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Matthew Richardson breaks flying 200m world record again 24 hours later
Brit says he was ‘hungry for more’ after becoming first rider to go sub-nine seconds
By Tom Davidson Published
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Matthew Richardson breaks flying 200m world record to become 'fastest cyclist of all time'
Brit's time of 8.941 seconds makes him the first person ever to clock sub-nine in the event
By Tom Davidson Published
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British cyclist Charlie Tanfield falls short of Filippo Ganna's UCI Hour Record
Olympic silver medallist clocks seventh furthest distance of all time with 53.967km
By Tom Davidson Published
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Para-cyclist Will Bjergfelt smashes UCI Hour Record in C5 classification
Brit rides 51.471km to become first para-cyclist to break 50km barrier
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It's a beast': Inside British rider Charlie Tanfield's preparation to try and break the UCI Hour Record
Brit set for world record attempt on Thursday in Konya, Turkey
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Something has to change' - Lizzy Banks calls for overhaul of anti-doping system after ban upheld
Ex-pro, who was originally cleared by UK Anti-Doping, given backdated two-year suspension by Court of Arbitration for Sport
By Tom Davidson Published
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Wout van Aert to skip World Championships and end season in September
Belgian's last road race in 2025 will be the Super 8 Classic
By Tom Davidson Published
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All riders to use GPS trackers at 2025 World Championships after Muriel Furrer's death
UCI to trial technology at women's Tour de Romandie this month
By Tom Davidson Published
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Shimano crankset lawsuit receives initial settlement approval
Company set aside more than $100 million to cover inspection and replacement costs
By Tom Davidson Published
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British Ineos Grenadiers rider earns first WorldTour victory at Tour de Pologne after stage three neutralised
Ben Turner claims biggest win of career in sprint finish
By Tom Davidson Published
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Matthew Richardson to try and become 'fastest cyclist of all time' with world record attempt
Track sprinter set for 200m flying lap record attempt on 14 August
By Tom Davidson Published
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'He doesn't know me' - Demi Vollering hits back at 'drama queen' tag at Tour de France Femmes
FDJ-SUEZ rider finishes second overall but senses 'stigma' around her
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I don't really see myself doing the same again' - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot toasts Tour de France Femmes victory, but might not return to the race
Frenchwoman says weight loss was 'not 100% healthy' after sealing childhood dream
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Abandoning will never be an option' - broken and bruised, these riders are just trying to finish the Tour de France Femmes
For the smaller teams at the race, reaching the end is a goal in itself
By Tom Davidson Published
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'A little girl's dream come true' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot is one step away from making Tour de France Femmes history
Frenchwoman takes yellow jersey and huge GC lead into final day after Col de la Madeleine victory
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I'm very disappointed in myself' - Demi Vollering loses minutes on Tour de France Femmes stage eight
Dutchwoman says her 'legs were finished' on the Col de la Madeleine, now sits third overall
By Tom Davidson Published
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'My race is tomorrow' - is Pauline Ferrand-Prévot about to blow up the Tour de France Femmes?
Second in GC, the home hope has earmarked stage eight as the 'decisive' day
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I got completely blocked by two FDJ riders' - Kim Le Court-Pienaar hangs on to yellow jersey with wicked descent at Tour de France Femmes
Cagey seventh stage leaves GC battle unchanged ahead of race's final weekend
By Tom Davidson Published
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'The Tour is still long' - Demi Vollering drops out of top three at the Tour de France Femmes
Just half a minute separates first from fourth as race heads towards mountains finale
By Tom Davidson Published
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Is this translucent saddle the coolest tech find of the Tour de France Femmes?
The new S-Works Power Evo saddle costs £379, and is being ridden by race leader Kim Le Court-Pienaar
By Tom Davidson Published
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Who is Kim Le Court-Pienaar? Meet the Tour de France Femmes history-maker
The 29-year-old Mauritian once quit road racing – now she's in the yellow jersey
By Tom Davidson Published