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

What's the big deal about ketones?

As more and more pro teams go public about their use of ketones, Tom Thewlis examines the potential gains available to pros and amateurs willing to invest in the costly, controversial supplement

Primož Roglič blitzes his rivals to win stage six of Critérium du Dauphiné and take over the race lead

Slovenian outsprinted Giulio Ciccone in the final kilometre of the summit finish at Le Collet d'Allevard to take over the yellow jersey from Remco Evenepoel

By Tom Thewlis Last updated 8 June 24
Lizzy Banks 'bitterly disappointed' as WADA appeals UK Anti-Doping’s decision to clear her

Banks recently revealed details of her nine month battle with anti-doping authorities which resulted in her receiving an unparalleled 'No Fault or Negligence' ruling

By Tom Thewlis Published 7 June 24
Photo finish declares Lotte Kopecky the winner of stage one of Tour of Britain Women in Llandudno

British national champion Pfeiffer Georgi rounded out the top three in North Wales with Lizzie Deignan coming in fourth

By Tom Thewlis Published 6 June 24

Tour de France stage winner back on bike after being seriously injured by car driver

Bora-Hansgrohe's Lennard Kämna has completed the first phase of his rehabilitation after being struck by a car driver on Tenerife in April

By Tom Thewlis Published 5 June 24
'It wasn't the plan but I had to take advantage of the opportunity': Derek Gee puts first pro win down to good positioning at Critérium du Dauphiné

Canadian outsprinted Romain Grégoire on the uphill finish at Les Estables on stage three to take over the race lead from Magnus Cort

By Tom Thewlis Published 4 June 24
British pro knocked off bike says she was 'verbally abused' by driver who 'just couldn't wait'

Kate Richardson of Lifeplus-Wahoo out of Tour of Britain Women after incident in Yorkshire

By Tom Thewlis Published 4 June 24

Lizzie Deignan's GB team to race 'in full force' at Tour of Britain Women

The veteran star heads up national team alongside Elynor Bäckstedt, but will have Lotte Kopecky to contend with

By Tom Thewlis Published 4 June 24
'Yates will be my right hand man': Tadej Pogačar confirms UAE Team Emirates squad for fast approaching Tour de France

Adam Yates, Juan Ayuso and João Almeida all set to back Pogačar as he gets set to challenge for third Tour victory

By Tom Thewlis Published 4 June 24
Tom Pidcock adds extra mountain bike race to schedule, one week before Tour de France

Pidcock confirms he will race World Cup event in Crans Montana, Switzerland ahead of Olympic title defence

By Tom Thewlis Published 4 June 24

'I'll only ride if it ticks the social impact box': Ultra cyclist's new mindset after 1067 kilometre effort

Jack Thompson completed the Munda Biddi trail in two days, 12 hours and 15 minutes

By Tom Thewlis Published 3 June 24
Trek keep the guessing game going with 'Madone/Émonda' at Critérium du Dauphiné

The bike ridden by Lidl-Trek riders at the Tour de France warm-up race features both model names

By Tom Thewlis Published 3 June 24
Lizzie Deignan heads up Great Britain team for Tour of Britain Women

Elynor Bäckstedt, Elinor Barker and Anna Henderson also selected for six-rider strong squad

By Tom Thewlis Published 30 May 24

What is Menotropin - the drug that has landed Miguel Ángel López with a four-year doping ban?

Colombian has received a lengthy doping ban relating to findings from the 2022 Giro d’Italia

By Tom Thewlis Published 30 May 24
Miguel Ángel López receives four-year doping ban

Lengthy ban relates to findings from 2022 Giro d’Italia

By Tom Thewlis Published 29 May 24
UAE Emirates rider who suffered spinal fractures in Basque Country horror crash cleared to ride outside

Jay Vine can now remove his neck brace and ride outdoors in a "very carefully controlled" way

By Tom Thewlis Published 29 May 24

Affordable pro bike set to 'turn the market upside down' back in stock after rapid sell out

Van Rysel’s RCR Pro replica sold out in minutes when put up for preorder in April

By Tom Thewlis Published 29 May 24
Merida bikes sales drop by 29.8% as industry slump rumbles on

Brands sales drop in the first quarter of the current financial year

By Tom Thewlis Published 28 May 24
Tweets of the week: Socks and sandals, pizza, lasagna and Giro d’Italia snowmen

All the goings on from the world of cycling social media

By Tom Thewlis Published 24 May 24

'I haven't seen my family for nine months, all I have is my bike': Elite cyclist seeking asylum says he would be 'broken' if moved to Bibby Stockholm barge

Mohammad Ganjkhanlou competed in last summer’s Glasgow World Championships before he applied for asylum in the UK

By Tom Thewlis Published 24 May 24
'Haters gonna flag' - Tadej Pogačar flagged again on Strava after dominant ride at Giro d’Italia

Slovenian flagged after queen stage victory in Livigno before being flagged on stage 17 in the Dolomites

By Tom Thewlis Published 23 May 24
Four WorldTour teams confirmed for inaugural Tour of Britain Women

Lidl-Trek one of several major teams missing for June event

By Tom Thewlis Published 22 May 24

Tadej Pogačar wins in the rain on Monte Pana on stage 16 of Giro d’Italia

Slovenian adds fifth stage victory to his tally after stage start postponed due to freezing wet weather

By Tom Thewlis Published 21 May 24
Giro d'Italia stage 16 as it happened: Tadej Pogačar wins yet again on the slopes of Monte Pana

All the action from the Italian Grand Tour as 100% of riders vote for route to be adjusted on sixteenth stage

By Tom Thewlis Last updated 21 May 24
The race within a race and Pogačar domination - 5 things we learned from the second week of the Giro d’Italia

Our takeaways from the second week of racing as Tadej Pogačar masterclass continues

By Tom Thewlis Published 20 May 24

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Latest articles by Tom Thewlis

What's the big deal about ketones?

Primož Roglič blitzes his rivals to win stage six of Critérium du Dauphiné and take over the race lead

Lizzy Banks 'bitterly disappointed' as WADA appeals UK Anti-Doping’s decision to clear her

Photo finish declares Lotte Kopecky the winner of stage one of Tour of Britain Women in Llandudno

Tour de France stage winner back on bike after being seriously injured by car driver

'It wasn't the plan but I had to take advantage of the opportunity': Derek Gee puts first pro win down to good positioning at Critérium du Dauphiné

British pro knocked off bike says she was 'verbally abused' by driver who 'just couldn't wait'

Lizzie Deignan's GB team to race 'in full force' at Tour of Britain Women

'Yates will be my right hand man': Tadej Pogačar confirms UAE Team Emirates squad for fast approaching Tour de France

Tom Pidcock adds extra mountain bike race to schedule, one week before Tour de France

'I'll only ride if it ticks the social impact box': Ultra cyclist's new mindset after 1067 kilometre effort

Trek keep the guessing game going with 'Madone/Émonda' at Critérium du Dauphiné

Lizzie Deignan heads up Great Britain team for Tour of Britain Women

What is Menotropin - the drug that has landed Miguel Ángel López with a four-year doping ban?

Miguel Ángel López receives four-year doping ban

UAE Emirates rider who suffered spinal fractures in Basque Country horror crash cleared to ride outside

Affordable pro bike set to 'turn the market upside down' back in stock after rapid sell out

Merida bikes sales drop by 29.8% as industry slump rumbles on

Tweets of the week: Socks and sandals, pizza, lasagna and Giro d’Italia snowmen

'I haven't seen my family for nine months, all I have is my bike': Elite cyclist seeking asylum says he would be 'broken' if moved to Bibby Stockholm barge

'Haters gonna flag' - Tadej Pogačar flagged again on Strava after dominant ride at Giro d’Italia

Four WorldTour teams confirmed for inaugural Tour of Britain Women

Tadej Pogačar wins in the rain on Monte Pana on stage 16 of Giro d’Italia

Giro d'Italia stage 16 as it happened: Tadej Pogačar wins yet again on the slopes of Monte Pana

The race within a race and Pogačar domination - 5 things we learned from the second week of the Giro d’Italia

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