
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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'I expect to see some pretty spicy times' – inaugural Everesting World Championships to take place on Mount Etna this weekend
Event organiser expects pro cyclists to enter 8,848m challenge next year
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All riders to use GPS trackers at 2025 World Championships after Muriel Furrer's death
UCI trialled technology at women's Tour de Romandie last month
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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'People will never forget what I've done' – meet the genocide survivor who made cycling history for Rwanda
Rwandan national cycling icon Adrien Niyonshuti tells Tom Davidson about his extraordinary journey
By Tom Davidson Published
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'50 riders are looking for spots on the team' – British men's cycling squad seeks UCI Continental licence for 2026
Raptor Factory Racing hope to 'fill the gap' in the UK's domestic scene
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It's something I would have done eventually in my career' – Cat Ferguson puts cyclo-cross and track on hold to focus on road racing
19-year-old Movistar rider will skip cyclo-cross programme this winter
By Tom Davidson Published
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Why are there no British riders in the elite women's road race at the UCI World Championships 2025?
GB focuses instead on inaugural under-23 women's road race
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tom Pidcock, Oscar Onley, Anna Henderson and Cat Ferguson lead Great Britain squad for UCI World Championships 2025
Full 25-rider team revealed, with no British entrants in the elite women’s road race or men’s time trial
By Tom Davidson Published
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'When I was young, the first thing I wanted to do was ride a bike' – Meet Lotto's British neo-pro Josh Giddings
A former GB academy rider, the 22-year-old turned pro this season, and is plotting out the rest of his career
By Tom Davidson Published
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Vuelta a España protests 'call into question Spain's ability to host major international sporting events', says UCI
Barcelona set to welcome Tour de France Grand Départ in 2026
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'It was only my third ever gravel race' – Lizzie Hermolle and Connor Swift win British National Gravel Championships
Event's fourth edition took place in Yorkshire’s Dalby Forest
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'We'll try to repeat it on Sunday' – Jasper Philipsen sprints to hat-trick victory on Vuelta a España stage 19
Jonas Vingegaard sneaks bonus seconds as red jersey battle enters final weekend
By Tom Davidson Published
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Why do Ineos Grenadiers riders keep shaving their heads at the Vuelta a España?
'All in for the win, all in for the trim' is the team’s motto at the race
By Tom Davidson Published
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Vuelta a España stage 18 time trial start times
Jonas Vingegaard to begin effort at 17:17 local time in Valladolid
By Tom Davidson Published
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Vuelta a España stage 18 time trial shortened for 'greater protection' amid protests
Organisers cut course in Valladolid by more than half to 12.2km
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Moments like these reinforce how vital shared bikes have become' – Lime, Forest and Santander Cycles record spike in use amid London Tube strikes
Strike action set to continue until Friday morning
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'Utmost respect for those who are peacefully demonstrating' - Spanish cycling federation urges Vuelta a España protestors to mind rider safety
Federation asks for 'utmost care' from protestors, while Vuelta director vows race will continue to Madrid
By Tom Davidson Published
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Egan Bernal claims victory on Vuelta a España stage 16 cut short by protests
Colombian takes first Grand Tour stage win since horror crash in 2022
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Within the seriousness you can have fun as well' – how Puck Pieterse became cycling's most exciting multi-discipline talent
The high-flying Dutchwoman tells Cycling Weekly about her philosophy, first ever race, and learning to wheelie
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It is possible to live well and lead a happy life alongside this devastating diagnosis' – Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 charity ride raises more than £2m
Olympic legend hails a 'truly extraordinary day' in support of cancer charities
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We ranked Geraint Thomas's five greatest wins – number one is no surprise
From Olympic gold to Alpe d'Huez, Cycling Weekly looks back at some of the Welshman's best victories
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I wanted to make my own way' – British CX champion makes pro leap with new team
Xan Crees launches her own 'one-rider team' with aim to recruit in future
By Tom Davidson Published
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'This season has been pretty incredible' – British breakthrough star Matthew Brennan wins Tour of Britain stage 3
20-year-old earns Visma-Lease a Bike's third victory on the trot
By Tom Davidson Published
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'A relief that it's out' – Remco Evenepoel weighs in on transfer saga at Tour of Britain Men
Soudal Quick-Step rider discusses move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and hopes for this month's World Championships
By Tom Davidson Published
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'A lot more people recognise me now' – Oscar Onley finds new fame after Tour de France heroics
Brit is hoping to be an 'animator' at the Tour of Britain Men this week
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