
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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'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
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'We're fighting for every second possible' - yellow jersey battle erupts on Tour de France Femmes stage five
With last year's finale in mind, each bonus second is turning into a GC scrap
By Tom Davidson Published
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'What he's saying is ridiculous' - respect row flares up at the Tour de France Femmes
Visma-Lease a Bike sports director hits back at FDJ-SUEZ manager's claim there is no more respect in the peloton
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I'm looking forward, not back anymore' - rider returns from two-year anti-doping ban to race Tour de France Femmes
After a dark chapter, Shari Bossuyt is 'really happy to be back' in the peloton
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Free mindset' - Lorena Wiebes reveals new formula for winning at the Tour de France Femmes
After a winless edition in 2024, the pressure's off, and the victories are flowing for SD Worx-Protime's sprinter
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I feel OK' – Demi Vollering cleared to continue Tour de France Femmes after crash
After a second concussion test and medical checks over night, Dutchwoman set to start stage four
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Completely shocked' - Demi Vollering crash leaves team worried and frustrated at Tour de France Femmes
FDJ-SUEZ manager calls out lack of respect in peloton after Dutchwoman is hurt in pile-up
By Tom Davidson Published
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'None of the teams were committed' - did the Tour de France Femmes peloton miscalculate the finish on stage 2?
After Mavi García's narrow solo victory, riders in the chase point the finger at each other
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We'll have more suspense than in the men's race' - Tour de France Femmes director expects best GC battle yet
Marion Rousse hails 'exceptional' start list in race's fourth edition
By Tom Davidson Published
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'The best female cyclist ever' - Marianne Vos shows timeless class with Tour de France Femmes stage 1 win
Dutchwoman says 'everything came to together' on perfect day for Visma-Lease a Bike
By Tom Davidson Published
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Marlen Reusser abandons Tour de France Femmes on stage 1
Movistar rider withdraws from race due to stomach illness
By Adam Becket Last updated
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'It's a pinch-me moment' - British teenager to make Tour de France Femmes debut as race's youngest rider
First-year pro Imogen Wolff is already a key part of Visma-Lease a Bike's squad
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I never suffered as much as last year' - Demi Vollering returns to Tour de France Femmes with deep will to win
Previous race winner 'looking forward to a battle', as she gives press conference alongside reigning champion Kasia Niewiadoma
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I expect chaos' - what does the Tour de France peloton really think of the new final stage in Paris?
A hilly finale will replace the usual procession of the 21st stage. Tom Davidson asks riders if it’s what they really want
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It's the best thing to do' - Lotte Kopecky relinquishes GC hopes ahead of Tour de France Femmes
World champion, recovering from lower back pain, sets sights on stage wins
By Tom Davidson Published
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Lizzie Deignan retires from cycling with surprise announcement
Former world champion reveals she is pregnant with third child
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025 start list: Demi Vollering, Lotte Kopecky and Kasia Niewiadoma confirmed
All the teams and riders for the fourth edition of the race, which begins on 26 July
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Tour of Britain Men reveals Cardiff finale in honour of Geraint Thomas
Tour de France winner set for hometown send-off in retirement race
By Tom Davidson Published
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Valentin Paret-Peintre brings French glory to the Tour de France with Mont Ventoux victory on stage 16
Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard exchange blows on mountain but finish seconds apart
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I didn't really appreciate hearing that' - Tim Wellens hits back at Quinn Simmons drafting suggestion at Tour de France
Simmons hinted that Wellens benefitted from motorbike assistance on way to stage 15 victory
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tour de France director hints that race will finish outside of Paris in future: ‘The 2024 finish in Nice won’t be unique’
Christian Prudhomme appears open to breaking a century-old tradition.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Farewell free-to-air: Inside ITV's final Tour de France
After four decades of free Tour de France coverage on British TV, the ITV team are on their final lap. Tom Davidson drops in on the roadside studio
By Tom Davidson Published
