
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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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
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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
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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
By Tom Davidson Published
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'There's no harm in trying' – Matthew Brennan reveals GC ambition for Tour of Britain debut
20-year-old Brit hoping to rely on knowledge of UK roads and racing
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'I wasn't sure if I was going to get here' – Geraint Thomas navigates flight chaos to start final race, the Tour of Britain Men
Airport confusion almost derails Welshman's farewell race
By Tom Davidson Published
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Geraint Thomas, Julian Alaphilippe and more: the riders to watch at the Tour of Britain Men 2025
From the big name favourites to the wildcard Brits, we run down the form book for the coming six days
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It's been pretty crazy' - how Lauren Dickson went from racing beginner to WorldTour in just 16 months
FDJ-SUEZ's new signing tells Cycling Weekly about her whirlwind rise through the sport
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Robyn Clay seals British National Road Series cycling title and Rapha Super-League, taking clean sweep of domestic competitions
Adam Howell wins open competition as Matt Bostock takes men's Super-League crown
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tour of Britain Men 2025 complete route guide: East Suffolk sprints to hilly Welsh finish
In the first week of September, the six-stage Tour of Britain runs from east to west across England and Wales
By James Shrubsall Published
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Chris Froome airlifted to hospital after 'serious' training crash
Four-time Tour de France winner to undergo surgery after suffering multiple fractures
By Tom Davidson Published
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Why is the Vuelta a España starting in Italy? Everything you need to know about overseas Grand Tour starts
It's not the first time the Giro has started abroad, and it likely won't be the last
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'It’s just a really raw measure of who is the best' – Matthew Richardson on being the 'fastest cyclist of all time'
British rider set time of 8.857 seconds in flying 200m last week
By Adam Becket Published
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'He's special' - Primož Roglič welcomes Remco Evenepoel signing to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
Slovenian speaks for first time about Evenepoel's impending arrival to the team
By Tom Davidson Published
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Matthew Richardson breaks flying 200m world record again 24 hours later
Brit says he was ‘hungry for more’ after becoming first rider to go sub-nine seconds
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Matthew Richardson breaks flying 200m world record to become 'fastest cyclist of all time'
Brit's time of 8.941 seconds makes him the first person ever to clock sub-nine in the event
By Tom Davidson Published
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British cyclist Charlie Tanfield falls short of Filippo Ganna's UCI Hour Record
Olympic silver medallist clocks seventh furthest distance of all time with 53.967km
By Tom Davidson Published
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Para-cyclist Will Bjergfelt smashes UCI Hour Record in C5 classification
Brit rides 51.471km to become first para-cyclist to break 50km barrier
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'It's a beast': Inside British rider Charlie Tanfield's preparation to try and break the UCI Hour Record
Brit set for world record attempt on Thursday in Konya, Turkey
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'Something has to change' - Lizzy Banks calls for overhaul of anti-doping system after ban upheld
Ex-pro, who was originally cleared by UK Anti-Doping, given backdated two-year suspension by Court of Arbitration for Sport
By Tom Davidson Published
