Tom Thewlis
Tom joined Cycling Weekly in early 2022 and his news stories, rider interviews and features appear both online and in the magazine.
He has reported from some of professional cycling's biggest events and races including the Tour de France and the recent Glasgow World Championships. He has also covered races elsewhere across the world and interviewed some of the biggest stars in the sport including Tom Pidcock, Wout van Aert, Primož Roglič and Lizzie Deignan.
When not writing news scoops from the WorldTour, or covering stories from elsewhere in the domestic professional scene, he reports on goings on at bike shops up and down the UK, where he is based when not out on the road at races. He has also appeared on the Radio Cycling podcast.
Latest articles by Tom Thewlis
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Wout van Aert’s Classics dreams go up in smoke, but all is not lost for Visma-Lease a Bike
Attention turns to another promising squad member after their talisman is ruled out of Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Amstel-Gold Race with 'several fractures'
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'I used to be a bricklayer - I took a pay cut to become a cyclist': Brian Holm on his time in the peloton
The former Danish pro and well known sports director tells Cycling Weekly about his early days in cycling, including when he proved his school teachers wrong
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Arnaud De Lie diagnosed with Lyme disease after pulling out of Spring Classics
Antibodies for disease found in Belgian rider’s blood
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Wout van Aert out of Dwars door Vlaanderen after being caught up in huge crash
Jasper Stuyven, Mads Pedersen, Biniam Girmay and other star riders involved in big pile up
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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Matteo Jorgenson powers to Dwars door Vlaanderen victory after late attack
American seals first cobbled Classic win after Visma-Lease a Bike lose Wout van Aert to injury after a big crash
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Wout van Aert 'in a good place' ahead of Tour of Flanders despite Visma-Lease a Bike illness and injury crisis
Loss of Christophe Laporte and Dylan van Baarle 'a big blow' says DS Grischa Niermann as team builds for Monument double header
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Conservative London Mayor candidate vows to tear out 'havoc-causing cycle lanes' if elected into office
As well as removing cycle lanes in the capital, Susan Hall also promises to back any group that wants rid of LTNs in London
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Five things to look out for ahead of the Tour of Flanders
Lidl-Trek's impressive form and Mathieu van der Poel's explosive start to the Classics season could make for quite the contest this weekend
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Mathieu van der Poel wins E3 Saxo Classic after powerful Paterberg attack
World Champion goes solo for 41 kilometres after Wout van Aert crashes at the bottom of the climb
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Jonas Vingegaard’s former team reclaims Coll de Rates KOM from Juan Ayuso
18-year-old Peter Øxenberg Hansen now officially holds Strava title, beating UAE Emirates rider by 11 seconds
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Peter Sagan confident of return to bike in 15 days after latest heart procedure
Sagan recently underwent second operation in Italy to tackle heart rhythm related issues
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Cyclist critically ill after developing flesh-eating disease from infected saddle sore
Ryan Busto making recovery but still in intensive care
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Wout van Aert gears towards career-defining fortnight in new, enlightened mindset
Belgian admits pressure has weighed heavily on his shoulders in the past as the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix come around once more
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Cycle to Work schemes 'like the wild west' as row over commissions rumbles on
Cycle to Work Alliance and Association of Cycle Traders in ongoing dialogue to force change but still 'poles apart' over commission fee issue
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Talks underway to take Tour of Britain Women to Wales this year
Wrexham Council in discussions with British Cycling officials to host second stage as race potentially set to start in Wales
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Mathieu van der Poel extends with Alpecin-Deceuninck until the end of 2028
Dutchman inks new five-year deal after team's second triumph at Milan-San Remo last weekend with Jasper Philipsen
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'This is so much more than a number': Six of the best Ineos Grenadiers wins as team claims 500th race victory
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot took the 500th team win at the weekend
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Peter Sagan undergoes second heart procedure, as Olympics nears
Return to training after first operation reveals further heart rhythm issues
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympian, announces retirement
Kenny won five Olympic and seven world titles during her illustrious career on the track
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Giant sales fall 16% but brand 'optimistic' about industry’s future
Brand sees e-bikes as ‘key opportunity’ for growth in 2024 and beyond
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Mathieu van der Poel not intimidated by Tadej Pogačar’s form ahead of Milan-San Remo clash
Dutchman starts his 2024 road season at Italian Monument on Saturday
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Tom Pidcock 'wouldn’t be surprised' to see attacks before the Poggio at Milan-San Remo
British rider will lead the line for Ineos Grenadiers alongside Filippo Ganna
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Is it safe to buy from Wiggle as liquidation nears?
Consumer law expert recommends only buying products from retailer that you’ve used before and were satisfied with as liquidators officially appointed by parent company
By Tom Thewlis Published
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All eyes turn to Mathieu Van Der Poel at shortened Milan-San Remo
Dutchman aims to defend his title as he makes his season debut at the shortened – but still very, very long – race?
By Tom Thewlis Published