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

Best cycling gilets 2026: Vests that keep you toasty and shield you from the wind
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling gilets for stylish and functional options when the weather is in-between or unpredictable

Power files: Comparing Mathieu van der Poel's staggering E3 Saxo Classic data to THAT Amstel Gold win shows how far cycling has come in just 7 years
By Tom Wieckowski published
News The differences are stark, proving just how much the Dutchman has improved

Best bike chain lube 2026: The best lubricants to use on your bike's chain
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike chain lube will save you watts and prolong the life of your drivetrain

Behold the 'chopped aero speed shape' - Roval's new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Roval has added two new gravel wheelsets to its lineup today, and one is exceptionally light.

Best bike torque wrenches 2026: Protect your bike and its components
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike torque wrenches help ensure your bike is put together well, and components are tightened accurately and safely

Best cycling base layers 2026: The starting point for on-bike comfort
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling base layers are an essential foundation for optimal temperate regulation

Alpecin-Premier Tech has a new bike for the Classics, as new Canyon Endurace CFR spotted at Ronde van Brugge
By Tom Wieckowski published
News It appears that a lot is happening behind the scenes at Canyon, as new handlebars have also been spotted beneath the Dutchman

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 review: Dependable and sure footed, but not as exciting to ride as some of the best endurance bikes on the market
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The Synapse Carbon 2 is a solid endurance bike that provides a smooth, refined ride. It will handle almost anything you throw at it, but it isn't the most exciting or fast-feeling bike to ride.

The Amazon Big Spring Sale is packed with discounted cycling tech, from computers to action cameras - Here are our top pics
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Deals We have selected a range of solid cycling tech deals from action cameras to bike computers and lights

Best gravel bike tyres 2026: The best options for every terrain
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide We test the best gravel tyres on the market to find the right options for every kind of gravel riding

Best road bike helmets 2026: Top helmets reviewed by real riders
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best road bike helmets tested by experts, from inexpensive to premium, and advice on how to choose

Best cycling overshoes 2026: Keep your feet warm and dry in wet weather
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling overshoes offer protection from the elements and will keep your feet warm

Jonas Vingegaard explains the thinking behind his DIY Paris-Nice bib tights
By Tom Wieckowski published
News Vingegaard turned heads by winning with his bib tight straps worn over his jersey

Best arm warmers for cycling 2025: Versatile protection for changeable conditions
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
The best arm warmers for cycling will add some versatile protection against the cold, wind and rain when out on the bike, these are our top picks

Wout van Aert goes full aero and uses double disc wheels again for Tirreno-Adriatico time trial
By Tom Wieckowski published
News After first using the combination at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Van Aert has bought out the double discs again

'A component that's poorly understood' – Are tyres the next marginal gain for Dan Bigham at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe?
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Are there some serious gains to be made in road bike tyres? Bigham seems to think so

'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
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