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

'The legs were on fire' - Lenny Martinez powers to victory on stage 5 of Paris-Nice as Matteo Jorgenson moves back into the race lead

American takes over the yellow jersey after Jonas Vingegaard ships time on steep final climb to La Côte-Saint-André

Could a TotalEnergies deal be the end of Ineos Grenadiers as we know them?

Reports suggested this week that Ineos could be close to signing a deal with the French petrochemical firm

By Tom Thewlis Published 13 March 25
'I am ready to show who I am' - João Almeida beats Jonas Vingegaard on a rain-soaked stage 4 of Paris-Nice

Vingegaard moved into the race lead after putting in a late attack on the road to La Loges des Gardes

By Tom Thewlis Published 12 March 25
Why is Jonas Vingegaard wearing a special helmet at Paris-Nice?

The two-time Tour de France winner’s new helmet is part of a sponsorship deal that will see him wear the lid throughout the year

By Tom Thewlis Published 11 March 25

'We made no mistakes' - Visma-Lease a Bike surge to team time trial victory at Paris-Nice, with Matteo Jorgenson moving into race lead

The Dutch team took control of the general classification putting Jorgenson into the yellow jersey

By Tom Thewlis Published 11 March 25
'It's one to remember' - Tim Merlier makes it two from two at Paris-Nice

Belgian wins second stage in Bellegarde ahead of French duo Emilien Jeannière and Hugo Page

By Tom Thewlis Published 10 March 25
How to watch Tirreno-Adriatico 2025: Everything you need to live stream the Italian early-season stage race

All the key information on broadcasters and live streams for Tirreno-Adriatico on March 10 - 16, so you can watch the Italian stage race - one of the early season's best races.

By Tom Thewlis Published 10 March 25

Zwift Academy winner says winning Alpecin-Deceuninck contract is a 'massive weight' off his shoulders

21-year-old Canadian Noah Ramsay will ride for the Belgian team’s development squad this year after spending formative years in mountain biking

By Tom Thewlis Published 8 March 25
'The opportunities for riders outside of Europe are very slim' - 18-year-old Australian says winning the Zwift Academy will be 'life changing'

Melbourne native Emily Dixon won the competition to earn a place on the Canyon–SRAM zondacrypto development team

By Tom Thewlis Published 8 March 25
'When he starts his Tour preparation, we’ll then see Jonas 2.0' - Jonas Vingegaard heads to Paris-Nice almost at full strength, coach says

Tim Heemskerk says the Danish star is not interested in outside noise as he attempts second stage race win of the year

By Tom Thewlis Published 7 March 25

'We even cancelled the milkman - I just can't justify this': 90% of fans won't sign up to TNT after Eurosport closure as households looks to cut subscription costs

With the cost of watching live cycling skyrocketing in the UK, Tom Thewlis asks why this is happening now, and assesses the impact on fans and on the future of the sport

By Tom Thewlis Published 6 March 25
Patrick Lefevere taken to hospital after falling unwell

Former Soudal Quick-Step boss spent Wednesday night in University Hospital of Ghent in Belgium

By Tom Thewlis Published 6 March 25
'In cycling everything is much worse' – OnlyFans-funded handlebar designers on the criticism they receive in 'male-dominated' industry

Sabrina Fischer says criticism and abuse she receives online is partly due to being a woman in business

By Tom Thewlis Published 5 March 25

Brompton introduces 12-speed C-Line to celebrate 50th birthday

Folding bike manufacturer now has two, six and 12-speed models in its flagship range

By Tom Thewlis Published 5 March 25
'Flanders is a race that demands a complete cyclist' - Neilson Powless aims for the Ronde in key month

The American is set to ride Paris-Nice before taking on the Tour of Flanders and the Ardennes Classics

By Tom Thewlis Published 4 March 25
From football to the Zwift Academy: meet the Scottish rider determined to turn pro alongside Mathieu van der Poel

21-year-old Elliot Bain from Glasgow on starting out in cycling, riding the Lancaster GP and rubbing shoulders with the former road World Champion

By Tom Thewlis Published 4 March 25

Stage ten of this year's Tour de France will be a 'crazy, crazy day' - Meet one of the people behind the biggest bike races in the world

Yannick Talabardon, Paris-Nice's assistant race director at ASO, takes on the Cycling Weekly Q&A

By Tom Thewlis Published 28 February 25
'They’re racing with their hearts again' - Robbie McEwen on Ineos Grenadiers' bright start to 2025

The British squad have already won four times in 2025

By Tom Thewlis Published 27 February 25
The frameset used by XDS Astana can now be bought in the UK, and it might be the new most-affordable model on the WorldTour

XDS Carbon-Tech’s X-Lab AD9 frameset now available for purchase in the UK for £2,553

By Tom Thewlis Published 26 February 25

Energy bars are a waste of time, and I'm not spending my money on them anymore

Why not make yourself some homemade flapjacks, or get some malt loaf? It will save you a few quid in the long run

By Tom Thewlis Published 26 February 25
Tour de France 2026 to start with Barcelona team time trial

TTT will use new timing rules first seen in 2023 Paris-Nice

By Tom Thewlis Published 26 February 25
Women's WorldTour 2025: Everything you need to know about the teams

Meet the 15 squads that compete in the top tier of racing

By Tom Davidson Published 25 February 25

UCI president says there is 'no plan B' for Rwanda World Championships after European Parliament calls for cancellation over conflict

The Road World Championships are due to be held in Kigali this September, but Rwanda is involved in armed conflict in the neighbouring DRC

By Tom Thewlis Published 25 February 25
Caleb Ewan says he was put in a 'bad situation' by Jayco AlUla before he joined Ineos Grenadiers

Ewan joined Ineos Grenadiers in January after spending just one year with Jayco AlUla

By Tom Thewlis Published 25 February 25
'There's no bull****, that's what I've always liked' - Geraint Thomas's first BC coach Rod Ellingworth on the retiring Welshman

The 2018 Tour de France winner will step away from professional cycling at the end of the season

By Tom Thewlis Published 20 February 25

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Latest articles by Tom Thewlis

'The legs were on fire' - Lenny Martinez powers to victory on stage 5 of Paris-Nice as Matteo Jorgenson moves back into the race lead

Could a TotalEnergies deal be the end of Ineos Grenadiers as we know them?

'I am ready to show who I am' - João Almeida beats Jonas Vingegaard on a rain-soaked stage 4 of Paris-Nice

Why is Jonas Vingegaard wearing a special helmet at Paris-Nice?

'We made no mistakes' - Visma-Lease a Bike surge to team time trial victory at Paris-Nice, with Matteo Jorgenson moving into race lead

'It's one to remember' - Tim Merlier makes it two from two at Paris-Nice

How to watch Tirreno-Adriatico 2025: Everything you need to live stream the Italian early-season stage race

Zwift Academy winner says winning Alpecin-Deceuninck contract is a 'massive weight' off his shoulders

'The opportunities for riders outside of Europe are very slim' - 18-year-old Australian says winning the Zwift Academy will be 'life changing'

'When he starts his Tour preparation, we’ll then see Jonas 2.0' - Jonas Vingegaard heads to Paris-Nice almost at full strength, coach says

'We even cancelled the milkman - I just can't justify this': 90% of fans won't sign up to TNT after Eurosport closure as households looks to cut subscription costs

Patrick Lefevere taken to hospital after falling unwell

'In cycling everything is much worse' – OnlyFans-funded handlebar designers on the criticism they receive in 'male-dominated' industry

Brompton introduces 12-speed C-Line to celebrate 50th birthday

'Flanders is a race that demands a complete cyclist' - Neilson Powless aims for the Ronde in key month

From football to the Zwift Academy: meet the Scottish rider determined to turn pro alongside Mathieu van der Poel

Stage ten of this year's Tour de France will be a 'crazy, crazy day' - Meet one of the people behind the biggest bike races in the world

'They’re racing with their hearts again' - Robbie McEwen on Ineos Grenadiers' bright start to 2025

The frameset used by XDS Astana can now be bought in the UK, and it might be the new most-affordable model on the WorldTour

Energy bars are a waste of time, and I'm not spending my money on them anymore

Tour de France 2026 to start with Barcelona team time trial

Women's WorldTour 2025: Everything you need to know about the teams

UCI president says there is 'no plan B' for Rwanda World Championships after European Parliament calls for cancellation over conflict

Caleb Ewan says he was put in a 'bad situation' by Jayco AlUla before he joined Ineos Grenadiers

'There's no bull****, that's what I've always liked' - Geraint Thomas's first BC coach Rod Ellingworth on the retiring Welshman

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