Tom Davidson
Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is the host of The TT Podcast, which covers both the men's and women's pelotons and has featured a number of prominent British riders.
An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides.
He's also fluent in French and Spanish and holds a master's degree in International Journalism.
Latest articles by Tom Davidson
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Tour of Flanders, Giro d'Italia, Paris-Roubaix Femmes: Cycling Weekly's races of the year for 2023
Our writers pick their best moments from an enthralling 2023, what do you think?
By Adam Becket Published
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'I didn't expect any of this' - Cat Ferguson on going from school to the WorldTour
As a first-year junior, Cat Ferguson stunned everyone’s expectations in 2023, including her own
By Tom Davidson Published
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'As a little girl I didn't know what sprinting was' - Emma Finucane on her path to becoming world champion
A breakthrough year brought a rainbow jersey for the 21-year-old. She takes Cycling Weekly behind the scenes of her success
By Tom Davidson Published
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Lapierre and Raleigh parent company said to have 'unsustainable' finances
Accell Group says it has "sufficient liquidity" to weather the challenging market
By Tom Davidson Published
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My best winter ever: Why I shaved my legs for my first Zwift race
After a month of hard training, it’s finally race day. Can I win the 10-mile time trial?
By Tom Davidson Published
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24 potential buyers show interest in WiggleCRC as offers deadline closes
Administrators say they are “optimistic” the retailer will be sold
By Tom Davidson Published
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Jenny Graham Q&A: ‘I’ve stayed in more public toilets than I care to admit’
The Scottish ultra-endurance cyclist talks about bikepacking, hiding from bears in Alaska, and writing a book
By Tom Davidson Published
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UCI rules new track cycling series a ‘forbidden event’ and threatens to fine riders
Riders are at risk of fines and suspension if they compete in the planned DerbyWheel
By Tom Davidson Published
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Vuelta a España 2024 route: Sprinters beware, there is just one flat stage
Climbs of Lagos de Covadonga, Cuitu Negru and Picón Blanco star in typically mountainous route
By Tom Davidson Published
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Zwift cyclist climbs equivalent of 138 Everests in a year
Keith Roy has broken an unofficial climbing record, totting up over 4 million feet this year
By Tom Davidson Published
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Price slashing sees Canyon make losses
Profits are down for the German bike brand, despite an increase in sales volume
By Tom Davidson Published
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My best winter ever: My new coach is a three-time Olympic champion - I’m guaranteed to win my first Zwift race
There have been ups and downs in my training for the 10-mile time trial. It turns out I groan when I dig deep
By Tom Davidson Published
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UCI to clamp down on extreme brake lever position
The angle of riders’ brake levers will be closely monitored from next season
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It was the first time I dropped everyone uphill' - Annemiek van Vleuten on the ride that changed her
Despite a horror crash, the Dutchwoman looks back on the road race at the 2016 Olympics as a turning point in her career
By Tom Davidson Published
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British National Road and Circuit Series bolstered with more races for 2024
British Cycling extends domestic racing calendars after Road Series shrunk this season
By Tom Davidson Published
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Laura Kenny: ‘I hope people don’t expect me to make it to the Olympics’
Five-time gold medallist says she was ready to sacrifice Olympics return to have second child
By Tom Davidson Published
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A love letter to my mid-ride banana
There's a reason the only variety we eat is called the Cavendish
By Tom Davidson Published
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Bike sales hit new historic low as cost of living crisis bites
Current sales volume below 20-year nadir, indicates Bicycle Association
By Tom Davidson Published
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Strava appoints YouTube exec as new CEO hopes to 'take it to the next level'
Michael Martin will lead the exercise app from 2 January 2024
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Ganna-esque' Josh Tarling in contention for Olympics track debut in 2024
Ineos Grenadiers rider has been training with the GB squad and racing on the boards
By Tom Davidson Published
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Exclusive: More jobs axed at struggling WiggleCRC
Nine people lost their jobs on Thursday, bringing the total to 114 redundancies since the retailer entered administration
By Tom Davidson Published
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WiggleCRC closes international shops to 'solely focus' on the UK as it searches for buyer
Administrators cite economic impact of Brexit as retailer cuts trade overseas
By Tom Davidson Published
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Cycling industry 'most turbulent it's been for 30 years' as major UK chain posts £1.6m loss
Balfe's Bikes director Mike Rice says sales are now up, after a tough financial period
By Tom Davidson Published
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My best winter ever: How I'm going to win a 10-mile TT on Zwift with little base fitness
With a bellyful of toast, I battled through my first-ever FTP test, and there’s room for improvement
By Tom Davidson Published