
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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'Abandoning will never be an option' - broken and bruised, these riders are just trying to finish the Tour de France Femmes
For the smaller teams at the race, reaching the end is a goal in itself
By Tom Davidson Published
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'A little girl's dream come true' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot is one step away from making Tour de France Femmes history
Frenchwoman takes yellow jersey and huge GC lead into final day after Col de la Madeleine victory
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'I'm very disappointed in myself' - Demi Vollering loses minutes on Tour de France Femmes stage eight
Dutchwoman says her 'legs were finished' on the Col de la Madeleine, now sits third overall
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'My race is tomorrow' - is Pauline Ferrand-Prévot about to blow up the Tour de France Femmes?
Second in GC, the home hope has earmarked stage eight as the 'decisive' day
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'I got completely blocked by two FDJ riders' - Kim Le Court-Pienaar hangs on to yellow jersey with wicked descent at Tour de France Femmes
Cagey seventh stage leaves GC battle unchanged ahead of race's final weekend
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lizzie Deignan retires from cycling with surprise announcement
Former world champion reveals she is pregnant with third child
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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
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