
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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RideLondon board member resigns after conviction for hitting and injuring cyclist with carTerence Duddy has resigned from roles at London Marathon Events and BBC Children in Need
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Is the Tour de France 2026 Queen Stage in danger? Petition against return of famous climb gathers thousands of signaturesEnvironmental concerns surround the Col de Sarenne
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'I came within an inch of being in a wheelchair' - French pro cyclist struck by car driver while trainingArkéa-B&B Hotels rider Thibault Guernalec suffered multiple fractures and a concussion
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'Let the rich buy their own bikes' – Here's how you responded to a Cycle to Work spending cap proposalLimit expected to be announced in the government's Autumn Budget next week
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Tadej Pogačar might have the highest VO2 max of any Tour de France winner in history, new study revealsThe world champion is pushing the limits of physiological performance
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Factor to leave rebranded Israel-Premier Tech as sponsors flee teamBike brand reportedly set to follow title sponsor Premier Tech in stepping away from team
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Trek recalls more than 75,000 bikes due to brake defect, tells people to 'immediately stop' riding themBrand offering free repairs and goodwill gift vouchers that could cost company millions
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Wahoo files patent for new smart trainer with… a secret drawer?Brand says 'a need exists' for storage in cycling training devices
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'I want to find the joy in sport again' – French WorldTour pro retires at 24Cofidis rider Hugo Toumire spent four years with the French team
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British Cycling bolsters National Road Series with extra event for 2026National Road and Circuit Series calendars announced
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'I want to ride as many Classics as possible… and preferably win them' – Lotte Kopecky rules out Tour de France Femmes GC bid in 2026Belgian decides to focus on 'what I love most'
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'From seasoned pros to rising stars' – George Hincapie unveils 20-rider roster for new pro teamMix of Americans and Brits named in Modern Adventure Pro Cycling's squad
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'A bit otherworldly' – Groundbreaking first aluminium velodrome opened in the USThe 250m track is one of only five in the country
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'I want to show myself as a sprinter' – Noah Hobbs ready to 'get stuck in' as a proEF Education-EasyPost's new British recruit tells Cycling Weekly about his breakthrough year
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'Sustaining a team at this level has become increasingly difficult' – Britain's top men's cycling team announces closureMuc-Off–SRCT–Storck won the National Road Series team and individual titles in 2025
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Tunnel visionaries – How one pro cycling team is going underground to get fasterWorldTour squad Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe are finding gains at the Catesby Tunnel in England, their now not-so-secret weapon
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'It's sweet and a bit sad' – Carys Lloyd parts with youngest rider title as she heads into second year on WorldTourThe 18-year-old competed her A-Levels while riding for Movistar this season
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After 92 years, Gent-Wevelgem is changing its nameMen's race to go by 'In Flanders Fields - from Middelkerke to Wevelgem' from 2026
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Peloton warns customers to immediately stop using bikes, recalls nearly 900,000 due to 'fall and injury risk'Customers with the brand's Original Series Bike+ told to seek a replacement seat post
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Could this team set up by YouTubers race the Tour de France in 2026? It's starting to look likelyThe Unibet Rose Rockets have the points, the marquee riders, and the charm to lure a Tour wildcard
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'Can someone write it down this time?' – lost track cycling world record sparks confusionRiders launch own investigation into the history of the women's Madison Kilo record
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Australian WorldTour teams saved after 'paperwork issues' delay UCI registrationJayco AlUla and Liv AlUla Jayco are expected to remain WorldTour teams next season
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Organiser of 'forbidden' track cycling series insists it 'will be implemented', apologises for launch delaysDerbyWheel president says series has experienced 'significant difficulties'
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'It's depriving us athletes' - German track cyclist calls out UCI for 'misconduct' after points scoring delay leads to missed medalRoger Kluge says failure to update Madison scoreboard 'clearly influenced and distorted the race' at the last week's Track World Championships
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