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 the host of The TT Podcast, which covers both the men's and women's pelotons and has featured a number of prominent British riders.
An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides.
He's also fluent in French and Spanish and holds a master's degree in International Journalism.
Latest articles by Tom Davidson
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Brompton CEO Q&A: 'People see us as a little, quirky, odd bike'
Will Butler-Adams tells Cycling Weekly about his first steps in cycling, his admiration for Elon Musk, and what to expect from Brompton in 2024
By Tom Davidson Published
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Cyclist shot after hunter mistook him for wild boar
The 54-year-old's condition is not life-threatening, according to reports
By Tom Davidson Published
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Richard Branson says elbow and body padding 'is a must' after bike crash - but also concedes he was holding the handlebars 'wrong'
British businessman has added elbow and hip body armour to his kit list, as well as adjusting his grip on the bar
By Tom Davidson Published
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A love letter to racing strangers through the city
There’s nothing like the joy of winning a race the other person didn’t know they were in
By Tom Davidson Published
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Sepp Kuss says he can win the Tour de France - but can he really?
The American is a master of the mountains, but he'll have to topple the Visma-Lease a Bike hierarchy if he wants a yellow jersey
By Tom Davidson Published
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Cyclists advised to double up on locks as bike thefts rise
'As long as you’re not the easiest or most inviting target, you probably won’t get your bike stolen,' says Laka's Nick Sutton
By Tom Davidson Published
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Lotte Kopecky stakes claim to being world’s best all-round cyclist with UAE Tour triumph
A first mountaintop win showed the depth of the Belgian’s skillset
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tweets of the week: Mark Cavendish takes mid-race selfie with fan
It was photo time at the Tour Colombia in another wild week on social media
By Tom Davidson Published
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‘Dear tiger': Why do Wout van Aert’s Strava files all have strange names?
The Visma-Lease a Bike rider has been feeling musical on a training camp
By Tom Davidson Published
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I crashed my bike and broke my face in three places - my helmet might have saved my life
With a plate in my cheek, I'll be back on the roads soon
By Tom Davidson Published
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Should e-bikes go faster in the UK? This petitioner thinks so
A top speed of 20mph would feel more natural and might stave off illegal tampering, says enthusiast Paulina Stopa
By Tom Davidson Published
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Steroids found in pro cyclist’s anti-doping test sample
Antwan Tolhoek has been provisionally suspended by the UCI while proceedings are ongoing
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Glasgow World Championships brought £205m boost to economy
Super Worlds had 'extremely positive economic impact' for Scotland
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Trek and Shimano facing legal claim of $2m after cyclist ‘impaled’ by brake lever
Lawsuit alleges 17 counts, including negligent design
By Tom Davidson Published
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What is the One Cycling super league and is it really getting $270m of Saudi investment?
Professional cycling might look very different in the near future
By Tom Davidson Published
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French WorldTour pro cyclist suspended for anti-doping ‘abnormalities’
Franck Bonnamour's biological passport is under investigation by the UCI
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tweets of the week: Geraint Thomas is still the king of dad jokes
Get your fix of the week's best cycling posts from social media
By Tom Davidson Published
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Peloton facing 'uncertain' future as share price plummets
'If we're not failing, we're not being aggressive enough,' says CEO
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SRAM issues recall as Consumer Product Safety Commission advises 'immediately stop using the levers'
Clamp bolt problem could lead to “crash resulting in injury”, company warns
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We have a real fight on our hands' - much-loved London bike shop calls for help to survive
South London's Brixton Cycles is asking for donations following a tough year
By Tom Davidson Published
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Price slashing on bikes helps boost industry, says report
New bike sales could reach almost £1billion in 2024
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tweets of the week: Demi Vollering, Remco Evenepoel and the rest of the Specialized gang go to prom
Let's talk about *that* photograph
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‘I did 2364 watts’ - Wattbike world record holder challenges anyone to beat his 200m benchmark
James Moncrieff stole Sir Chris Hoy's record last year, now he'd like someone to take it off him
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We’re basically queuing up for containers': Delays - but not price hikes - expected amid Red Sea shipping crisis
Brands are experiencing a two-week wait for products, with shipping costs rising marginally
By Tom Davidson Published