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, which he passed with distinction. 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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Paris 2024 Olympics time trials: Everything you need to know
Information about the course, timings, favourites, startlists and TV channels for the individual time trials
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Bumps, cracks and potholes: Just how bad are the roads for the Paris Olympics time trial?
Riders have been unimpressed by the conditions of the time trial course. We went to look at it close up
By Tom Davidson Published
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5 exciting tech insights to look out for in the Paris Olympics time trials
Disc wheels, new skinsuits and special paint jobs are all likely to be used on Saturday
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tom Pidcock criticises 'bland' mountain bike course at Paris Olympics
'When you just gravel over a nice hillside, it's not really mountain bike,' says reigning champion
By Tom Davidson Published
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Ellen van Dijk 'can't unclip from pedals' after breaking ankle, but will still race Olympic time trial
'Walking is more difficult than cycling,' said Dutchwoman who fractured ankle six weeks ago
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We'd get McDonald's on the way home': Inside Josh Tarling's rise from determined 8-year-old to Olympic favourite
Ahead of his Olympic debut, the European champion and his dad, Michael, look back at the scene that made him
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I'm definitely pushing over 2,500 watts' - Meet the most powerful cyclists in the GB Olympics squad
Move over track sprinters, there are stronger legs in town
By Tom Davidson Published
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'People love to hate it': Cyclist breaks 10-mile time trial record on controversial road bike
George Fox's triathlon frame has raised eyebrows but is approved for use
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Sarah Storey officially selected for ninth Paralympic Games
Dame Storey is one of 23 riders announced in Team GB's squad for Paris next month
By Tom Davidson Published
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Mark Cavendish makes time limit on stage 19 - and four other tales of riders who survived the Tour de France cut-off
Brit finishes with more than five minutes to spare on Isola 2000
By Tom Davidson Published
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Victor Campenaerts wins Tour de France stage 18 from breakaway trio
Belgian earns maiden Tour victory at 32 years old
By Tom Davidson Published
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British team at risk of collapsing after sponsor pulls out
'We've worked too hard to just throw in the towel,' says Pro-Noctis team manager Rick Lister
By Tom Davidson Published
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Afghan Cycling Federation president suspended over 'abusive' messages
UCI bans Fazli Ahmad Fazli following almost three-year investigation
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tour de France Netflix series confirmed for third season
Unchained series renewed with upcoming season to cover 2024 Tour
By Tom Davidson Published
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Jasper Philipsen completes hat-trick with victory on stage 16 of the Tour de France
Belgian continues winning streak as Mark Cavendish bows out with 17th in final Tour sprint
By Tom Davidson Published
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The hardest bike ride of my life: Taking on Alice Towers's favourite training loop in the Peak District
Faced with a daunting weather forecast, Tom Davidson suffers on the Canyon-SRAM rider's home road and learns how block headwinds forge champions
By Tom Davidson Published
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31mph for 100 miles: How John Archibald broke one of the toughest time trial records
'It really wasn't a pleasant thing to do,' says Scot after latest victory
By Tom Davidson Published
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Cloak of gold: How the Tour de France's yellow jersey can transform a rider's life
Riding into yellow on day one of the Tour is one of cycling's most treasured prizes. Tom Davidson salutes Romain Bardet and speaks to others touched by the magic of the first-day maillot jaune
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I think I can be proud of that' - Tom Pidcock settles for second on Tour de France gravel stage
Brit wishes he 'had a bit more racecraft like Cav' after narrowly missing out on victory from stage nine breakaway
By Tom Davidson Published
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From 25mm to 32mm: What tyres did teams choose for the gravel at the Tour de France?
Pros opt for Paris-Roubaix style set-ups to deal with coarse terrain
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I've never had as much power in four hours before' - Meet Jonas Abrahamsen, the Tour de France's breakaway star
The Norwegian has spent more kilometres than anyone else up the road this season, and he keeps adding more
By Tom Davidson Published
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'There's always wine' - Marc Madiot offers unique dinner experience for fans at Tour de France
Ever wanted to share a bottle of wine with Groupama-FDJ's manager? Now's your chance
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It could make you lose the Tour' - Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel look ahead to gravel stage at Tour de France
GC riders expecting chaotic stage on Sunday, with potential for time losses
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Julien Bernard fined after stopping to kiss wife at Tour de France
Frenchman sanctioned 200CHF, but says he would do it again
By Tom Davidson Published