
Tom Thewlis
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
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British Continental team insist they will race in 2025 despite fraud accusations against Swiss backer
Hess Cycling say allegations against team owner are part of a wider 'smear campaign'
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'Anxiety can make you feel stuck and isolated': Demi Vollering reveals mental health struggles during Tour de France Femmes
Dutch rider says she 'hit a breaking point' during last year's race due to being 'weighed down by pressure'
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Mathieu van der Poel vs Wout van Aert: Cyclo-cross World Championships form guide
Van Aert was a surprise addition to the CX Worlds lineup last weekend after he was initially not scheduled to race in Liévin
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Marlen Reusser, Sam Welsford and Marc Hirschi hit the ground running: 5 things we learned from the opening races of the season
Several high profile riders enjoyed victory at the first time of asking after off season transfers to new teams
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Hope for Welsh velodrome where Geraint Thomas began career after plans for new site scrapped
Historic Welsh club Maindy Flyers CC express their relief after Cardiff council axe plans for new site elsewhere in the city
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No elite women met selection criteria for upcoming Cyclo-cross World Championships, says British Cycling
Great Britain also not sending under-23 men’s squad to event in northern France next weekend
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Women’s WorldTour calendar suffers blow as important stage race axed
Tour of Scandinavia no more due to lack of interest from sponsors and host broadcasters
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'Explicit, adult' OnlyFans account funds cycling handlebar invention: 'I have no problem showing more of me, including more spicy content'
Sabrina Fischer has brought the Flitedeck to fruition through a unique method of funding
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Tao Geoghegan Hart aims to 'be competitive, even in small races' as he starts 2025 under the radar
‘I think it's a little bit nonsensical to look past that and to start looking at big goals’ says 29-year-old Lidl-Trek rider as he explains he will start the year at the Volta ao Algarve
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Rider airbags being considered as part of new safety measures from UCI
World governing body still undecided on radios, gear restrictions, regulations surrounding rim height and handlebar widths and wider rules in sprint finishes
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Changing the final Tour de France stage in Paris is an exciting prospect but I think it should be for one year only
The race's organisers were reported to be exploring the possibility of bringing the cobbled streets of Montmartre into the race’s final stage in Paris this summer
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Lapierre issues stop ride notice and recalls Aircode DRS and Xelius SL3 over safety issue with fork
French brand advises customers to immediately stop using the bike and contact an authorised dealer
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Tour de France expected to remain on free-to-air TV in the UK from 2026
ITV deal runs out in 2025 after Warner Bros. Discovery signed exclusivity deal with race organiser
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Tour de France final stage could copy Paris Olympics road race with cobbled climb
Organiser reportedly considering adapting final stage to include three ascents of the Butte de Montmartre in Paris before the traditional Champs-Élysées finish
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Remco Evenepoel almost 'back on the rollers' after being doored by Belgian post vehicle
Multiple Olympic champion aiming to return to training on the road in February and will tentatively begin riding indoors at the weekend
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Independent cycle traders 'hate the division' that BBC Panorama e-bike documentary 'tried to sow'
Association for Cycle Traders 'disappointed' by Adrian Chiles-fronted documentary and say it lacked 'meaningful consultation into the positives of e-bikes'
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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'It used to annoy me when people said 'enjoy it', now cycling is my job, I understand': Oscar Onley on his rise through the ranks
The 22-year-old talks through his beginnings as a cyclist, turning pro with Picnic PostNL and what’s next in 2025.
By Tom Thewlis Published
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British elite team searching for £50,000 to pursue European racing goals
Newly formed Raptor Factory Racing has given a ride to three riders impacted by collapse of Saint Piran
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Tom Pidcock expected to make Q36.5 debut at AlUla Tour
British star likely to begin career with new team at stage race in Saudi Arabia
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Visma-Lease a Bike are producing their own kit under Yellow B logo
Dutch team’s deal with Agu ended in December after brand experienced financial difficulty
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Win exclusive unlocks by completing the Tour de Zwift
Zwift socks, a beanie and kit on offer to those that complete the challenge
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Fake Rapha websites target customers and leave them 'out of pocket with no items shipped': British brand issues official guidance on avoiding scams
Brand working with IP protection specialists to enforce cease-and-desist legal action against dodgy sites
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'I've seen women do stuff that I didn't even know was possible': Ultra-cyclist Lael Wilcox on the people who inspire her
Round the world record holder shares stories of inspiration from her series of Komoot women’s rallies
By Tom Thewlis Published
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'The gravel scene in our club is the common ground for a lot of riders now': How becoming truly multi-disciplinary has helped one Scottish cycling club thrive in 2024
Peebles CC in the Scottish Borders has boomed in recent years. Tom Thewlis finds out how they put inclusivity and diversity at the heart of their ethos
By Tom Thewlis Published