Articles by Tom Thewlis, News and Features Writer

Tom has been writing for Cycling Weekly since 2022 and his news stories, rider interviews and features appear both online and in the magazine.

Since joining the team, he has reported from some of professional cycling's biggest races and events including the Tour de France and the World Championships in Glasgow. He has also covered major races elsewhere across the world. As well as on the ground reporting, Tom writes race reports from the men's and women's WorldTour and focuses on coverage of UK domestic cycling.

Latest articles by Tom Thewlis

First images of Tadej Pogačar's rainbow jersey revealed - and he might be set for white shorts

New kit from Pissei released ahead of Slovenian's first race as world champion at Saturday's Giro dell'Emilia

'One of the boys thinks I’ll be walking about in armour': Mark Cavendish knighted in ceremony at Windsor Castle

Manxman says he was “nervous” after being made a Knight Commander by Prince William

By Tom Thewlis Published 3 October 24
Milan-San Remo addition will 'raise the level even higher' in women’s cycling, says Kasia Niewiadoma

'It's really motivating to see that in just one season, everything can change' says Tour de France Femmes winner as she reflects on a year of success on the road

By Tom Thewlis Published 1 October 24
'Fairer' Cycle to Work scheme boss looking to end 'fatalist mindset' amongst independent bike retailers

'You’re the masters of your own destiny' Gogeta founder says retailers have the power to force change as row over schemes issues continues

By Tom Thewlis Published 30 September 24

Swiss junior rider Muriel Furrer dies after crash at World Championships

18-year-old crashed during women's junior road race and was taken to hospital by air ambulance

By Tom Thewlis Published 27 September 24
Remco Evenepoel puts transfer speculation to bed ahead of World Championships road race

'I'll stay where I am' says Double Olympic champion as he confirms he will remain at Soudal Quick-Step next season

By Tom Thewlis Published 27 September 24
Is this the £17,000 bike that will carry Tadej Pogačar to the rainbow jersey?

Colnago launch special edition V4RS Tadej ahead of the elite men’s road race at the World Championships

By Tom Thewlis Published 26 September 24

Strava introduces new feature which brings privacy settings up to speed

Quick Edit option allows users to hide specific workout data the moment they open the app

By Tom Thewlis Published 25 September 24
Tadej Pogačar on riding at '320 to 340 watts' in Zone 2, his distrust of power meters, and never saying 'I cannot eat chocolate'

Slovenian reveals details of his own training methods ahead of the World Championships

By Tom Thewlis Published 25 September 24
To the Chopper - Paddy McGuinness to ride custom Raleigh in ultra-endurance cycling challenge

Television presenter set to ride 300 miles for BBC Children in Need 2024

By Tom Thewlis Published 24 September 24

'The only way to beat him is with numbers and forcing him to chase' - Neilson Powless on how to topple Tadej Pogačar at World Championships

Powless is one of several cards to play for US team in Zurich alongside Matteo Jorgenson and Brandon McNulty

By Tom Thewlis Published 24 September 24
'I have to pinch myself and figure out if it's real or not, especially after all the s**t in the past': Stevie Williams ahead of World Championships debut

Welshman looking to end best ever year on a high in Zurich after Tour down Under, Flèche Wallonne and Tour of Britain Men victories

By Tom Thewlis Published 23 September 24
Pogačar mania takes hold in Canada with 2026 Montréal World Championships on the horizon

Organiser of GP Québec and Montréal gearing up for Worlds returning to North America in 2026

By Tom Thewlis Published 16 September 24

'The chance is there': Tadej Pogačar builds World Championships form with dominant GP Montréal victory

Slovenian full of 'confidence and motivation' after winning final warm up race before Zurich

By Tom Thewlis Last updated 16 September 24
Michael Woods aims to shine at GP Montréal after disappointment last time out

Woods buoyed by recent Vuelta a España stage win as he gets set to race back on home turf

By Tom Thewlis Published 15 September 24
Simon Yates says he took a pay cut in order to join Visma-Lease a Bike

32-year-old says it was now or never as he gets set to leave Jayco AIUla after eleven years

By Tom Thewlis Published 14 September 24

Tadej Pogačar misses out on GP Québec win on return to WorldTour action

Slovenian finishes seventh in first race back since third Tour de France victory

By Tom Thewlis Published 14 September 24
'This one's for my grandma': Michael Matthews rounds off emotional week with third GP Québec victory

Australian’s grandmother passed away the week before he travelled to Canada

By Tom Thewlis Published 13 September 24
Matteo Jorgenson: 'I would like to go for GC in a Grand Tour at some point'

'It’s been everything that I’ve dreamed of so far' says American as he reflects on debut season with Visma-Lease a Bike

By Tom Thewlis Published 13 September 24

Julian Alaphilippe aiming to fight 'until the end' as Quick-Step career winds down

Former two-time World Champion will leave home of ten years at end of the season

By Tom Thewlis Published 12 September 24
Mark Cavendish’s greatest wins, ranked from World Championships to Tour de France

Choosing the best from 165 UCI wins, including 35 Tour de France stages, was never going to be an easy job. So Tom Thewlis called up a panel of experts to help select Mark Cavendish’s greatest hits

By Tom Thewlis Last updated 12 September 24
Tadej Pogačar skips Disneyland trip as World Championships preparation begins

Pogačar aiming for GP Québec and Montréal double as he makes a return to WorldTour racing in Canada

By Tom Thewlis Published 12 September 24

Tom Pidcock pulls out of Montreal and Quebec GPs with concussion

Brit set to use Canadian double header as final tune up before road World Championships

By Tom Thewlis Published 9 September 24
'The future is bright': British Cycling CEO praises homegrown talent at Tour of Britain

Four Brits currently make up the top four in the general classification going into the race's final weekend

By Tom Thewlis Published 6 September 24
Sponsor woes place Trinity Racing's future in doubt

Team facing potential closure unless new sponsors are found

By Tom Thewlis Published 6 September 24

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Latest articles by Tom Thewlis

First images of Tadej Pogačar's rainbow jersey revealed - and he might be set for white shorts

'One of the boys thinks I’ll be walking about in armour': Mark Cavendish knighted in ceremony at Windsor Castle

Milan-San Remo addition will 'raise the level even higher' in women’s cycling, says Kasia Niewiadoma

'Fairer' Cycle to Work scheme boss looking to end 'fatalist mindset' amongst independent bike retailers

Swiss junior rider Muriel Furrer dies after crash at World Championships

Remco Evenepoel puts transfer speculation to bed ahead of World Championships road race

Is this the £17,000 bike that will carry Tadej Pogačar to the rainbow jersey?

Strava introduces new feature which brings privacy settings up to speed

Tadej Pogačar on riding at '320 to 340 watts' in Zone 2, his distrust of power meters, and never saying 'I cannot eat chocolate'

To the Chopper - Paddy McGuinness to ride custom Raleigh in ultra-endurance cycling challenge

'The only way to beat him is with numbers and forcing him to chase' - Neilson Powless on how to topple Tadej Pogačar at World Championships

'I have to pinch myself and figure out if it's real or not, especially after all the s**t in the past': Stevie Williams ahead of World Championships debut

Pogačar mania takes hold in Canada with 2026 Montréal World Championships on the horizon

'The chance is there': Tadej Pogačar builds World Championships form with dominant GP Montréal victory

Michael Woods aims to shine at GP Montréal after disappointment last time out

Simon Yates says he took a pay cut in order to join Visma-Lease a Bike

Tadej Pogačar misses out on GP Québec win on return to WorldTour action

'This one's for my grandma': Michael Matthews rounds off emotional week with third GP Québec victory

Matteo Jorgenson: 'I would like to go for GC in a Grand Tour at some point'

Julian Alaphilippe aiming to fight 'until the end' as Quick-Step career winds down

Mark Cavendish’s greatest wins, ranked from World Championships to Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar skips Disneyland trip as World Championships preparation begins

Tom Pidcock pulls out of Montreal and Quebec GPs with concussion

'The future is bright': British Cycling CEO praises homegrown talent at Tour of Britain

Sponsor woes place Trinity Racing's future in doubt

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