
Tom Davidson
Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer and been host of the TT Podcast. He is fluent in French and Spanish, and holds a master's degree in International Journalism.
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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'To race, it's not the most enjoyable' – Tom Pidcock says he wasn't 'exactly excited' by prospect of Tour de France returnQ36.5 rider hoping to find success with Pinarello-Q36.5 by 'enjoy[ing] the stress of the Tour'
By Tom Davidson Published
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Did Tadej Pogačar just share his secret power data on Strava?World champion appears to publish all his training zones, and the numbers are jaw-dropping
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Ranking the best pro cycling kits of 2026 – from all-time classics to sponsor overloads via 'light grey' shortsFrom sharp designs to visual crimes, we size up the peloton's latest wardrobe
By Adam Becket Published
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Beloved children's bike brand facing administration amid issues 'compounded by Brexit'Frog Bikes founder hopeful of a 'positive outcome' that avoids closure
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'Today's a big day for me' – Bradley Wiggins launches AI coaching appTour de France winner one of six 'AI mentors' for The Coachsters
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'I don't want anything to do with Roubaix' – Quinn Simmons says Paris-Roubaix is 'so scary' as he targets other ClassicsUS road champion eyes Strade Bianche and Amstel Gold Race in 2026
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'It is better to fully recover' – Jonas Vingegaard delays season start after crash and illnessVisma-Lease a Bike rider pulls out of upcoming UAE Tour
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'I'm here to stay' – Matthew Richardson stuns with keirin victory at European Track ChampionshipsGreat Britain top medal table at five-day event in Konya, Turkey
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'It's crazy, the course is just unsafe' – Strong winds force time trial neutralisation at Spanish stage raceRiders made to swap TT bikes for road bikes on stage two of Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
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'I never expected it would be possible to do a sub-4:20' – Josie Knight breaks individual pursuit world record on way to European titleGreat Britain cement medal table lead with Matthew Richardson sprint victory
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Strava removes 2.3 million rides from leaderboards in clampdown on cheatsPlatform using 'enhanced e-bike detection' tool to target mis-labelled activities
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'I'm really happy and proud' – Great Britain's Emma Finucane and Anna Morris win gold medals at European Track ChampionshipsGreat Britain lead medal table with two days to go in Turkey
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'My girlfriend was shouting for help' – Former pro Nicolas Roche 'attacked and beaten up' in Barcelona41-year-old says incident was the 'biggest fright of my life'
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Men's and women's team pursuit world records broken in remarkable day at European Track ChampionshipsGreat Britain women break world record twice, while Danish men become first to go below 3:40
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'I actually can't believe it' – British sprinter Emma Finucane breaks flying 200m world record23-year-old becomes third woman in history to clock below 10 seconds
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'There's no climb even close to this tough' – former US pro wins back 90km Strava KOM on world's hardest climbPhil Gaimon claims Mauna Kea crown for a third time
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'It's complete nonsense' – Tadej Pogačar dismisses Eddy Merckx comparisons as he targets fifth Tour de FranceWorld champion says he doesn't think 'too much' about records
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'I wasn't really enjoying being pro' – British Olympian finds new life at US team Modern Adventure Pro CyclingMark Stewart says new team is a 'breath of fresh air'
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Jay Vine broke wrist in mid-race kangaroo collision, still won Tour Down UnderRace winner said the animal was "pinballing inside the group"
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Brits in form, climate crisis impact, and the curious case of the white bib shorts: Five things we learned from the Tour Down UnderKangaroos and extreme heat took centre stage in Australia
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'The tactic paid off' – Cat Ferguson wins opening race of season in MallorcaBritish teenager sets winning tone for 2026
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'I never told my parents how bad it really was' – How one rider went from cancer diagnosis to medal-winning formA stage-four cancer diagnosis at just 20 threatened to end Yuli van der Molen’s career before it had really begun. She tells Tom Davidson how she made it back
By Tom Davidson Published
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Pleased the Tour de France is coming to the UK in 2027? This is the man you have to thankPaul Bush has been trying for two decades to organise a Grand Départ. Now he’s scored two at once
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'It will be unforgettable' – the British Tour de France 2027 stages are even better than we could have imaginedPlans for 'the grandest of Grand Départs' are living up to their promise
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