Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn’t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it’s made of.
He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport's biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogačar and Alberto Contador. He's also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.
Latest articles by Tom Wieckowski

'The tyre separation was not caused by hookless rim design' – Cadex releases statement on Amaury Capiot's rear wheel failure at Omloop
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Wheel supplier says 'structural rim failure led to spokes displacing from the hub'

After nine months of teasing, Specialized finally launches new tubeless cotton tyres
By Tom Wieckowski published
News Specialized has launched the tyres that the pros were racing on at Opening Weekend

Where have all the slammed pro bike handlebars gone?! - Five tech trends from Opening Weekend
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Five thoughts on the tech we saw at Omloop and Kuurne this weekend

A Cervélo S5 and a toy donkey - Matthew Brennan's Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne winning bike
By Tom Wieckowski published
Pro bike Brennan sprinted to victory at Kuurne on a very aggressive looking Cervélo S5

Prototype Dura Ace wheels, an updated Canyon Aeroad frame and unreleased tyres from Specialized and Michelin - Opening Weekend tech gallery
By Tom Wieckowski published
Member Exclusive All the tech from both races at Opening Weekend

Jayco-AlUla's Amaury Capiot suffers catastrophic wheel failure at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Capiot avoided injury after his tyre and wheel system failed during the race

Bike check: Demi Vollering wins Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on unreleased 32mm Specialized Cotton TLR tyres
By Tom Wieckowski published
Bike check European road Champion Demi Vollering won Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on her custom Euro road champ Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Mathieu van der Poel wins Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on an updated Canyon Aeroad frame and prototype Shimano wheels
By Tom Wieckowski published
Bike check Van der Poel powered an updated Canyon Aeroad frame to victory at Omloop

'Pick them up to bring them on board' - Shadowing SRAM race technicians as they support pro team mechanics at Opening Weekend
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Following the brand specialists that help pro mechanics get the best out of their equipment

Bike check: Modern Adventure Pro Cycling's brace of Factor race bikes for Opening Weekend
By Tom Wieckowski published
Bike check Modern Adventure Pro Cycling line-up for Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne on the peloton's most talked about bike

Best winter cycling gloves 2026: Cold weather protection for your hands
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide We have tested the best winter cycling gloves, and these are our top picks for keeping hands warm and dry, no matter what the weather brings

Rapha Pro Team Long Sleeve Shadow Jersey review: Rapha's latest foul-weather jersey is something of a mishit
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The Shadow Jersey has some good points, but poor breathability and a high RRP mean it doesn't trump existing options on the market

Best road bike pedals 2026: Top picks for performance, durability and value
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide All the best clipless pedals and pedal systems for road bikes tested and reviewed

I went to Girona to see how the new Cannondale SuperSix rides, and I didn't want to get off
By Tom Wieckowski published
Not yet ratedFirst ride The latest Cannondale SuperSix Evo is a further refinement of the brands top level race bike

Use a 68t chainring at your own risk: Cannondale launches brand new SuperSlice
By Tom Wieckowski published
News Cannondale has given the SuperSlice a complete overhaul

'A ground-up refinement' - Cannondale launches the fifth-generation SuperSix Evo
By Tom Wieckowski published
News The fifth iteration of the Cannondale SuperSix Evo looks similar to its predecessor, but Cannondale says it’s lighter and lower than ever before

Vittoria Terreno T90 review: Monstrous levels of grip from Vittoria's most aggressive gravel tyre
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The Terreno T90 provides phenomenal grip in muddy and slick conditions

Best cycling jerseys 2026: We test 23 of the best short and long-sleeve tops for road and gravel
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide Our picks of the best cycling jerseys from aero racers and bikepacking options to budget choices that are easy on the wallet

The answer to a 'fragmented market' - Basso launches the Palta III gravel bike
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech The Palta III is the third generation model from Italian brand Basso

Tadej Pogačar spotted riding a mystery Colnago - Will the world champion use multiple time trial bikes at this year's Tour de France?
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Is a new, lighter Colnago time trial bike in the works for certain hilly time trials this year?

Best gravel shoes 2026: All the best options for every kind of gravel cycling
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best gravel shoes on the market, from racy options through to hike-a-bike workhorses for bikepackers

'There were no layoffs' - Campagnolo sets the record straight as it releases a statement on future plans
By Tom Wieckowski published
tech Campagnolo will launch new products in the next few months

Garmin just quietly launched its 'most powerful and precise' rearview radar and tail light ever
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech The latest Varia RearVue 820 is more powerful, with a bigger battery life than existing Garmin rear radar units.
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