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 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.

Passoni's new €15,000 flagship bike ditches the non-round fork steerer tube to improve ride quality
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Italian titanium specialists Passoni further refines it's top model

Best bike phone mounts 2026: Stylish and practical phone holders tested and reviewed
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
buying guide If you want to mount a phone to your bike for training or navigation, these bike phone mounts will have you covered

Best cycling saddle bags 2026: We test on-bike storage for your tools and spares
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling saddle bags allow you to easily and safely transport all the tools and spares you need for a bike ride

Tubulars rule in cyclo-cross, but are tubeless tyres going to make them extinct in the next few years? Here's what two pro mechanics think
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Two professional mechanics share the ins and outs of tubular and tubeless tyres ahead of the Cyclo-cross World Championships

Wearable airbag technology could be coming to the pro peloton soon – Here's why its creators think it could be a game changer
By Tom Wieckowski published
Feature Self-inflating system is worn on the back and helps cushion riders' falls in crashes, could we see it in the pro peloton soon?

Best winter cycling shoes 2026: Footwear to keep your feet warm and dry
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best winter cycling shoes will offer extra protection in the cold and wet

Gravaa has been declared bankrupt, was the adjustable tyre inflation system simply ahead of its time?
By Tom Wieckowski published
News The Gravaa system has been used to win at the highest level, but it seems that simply wasn't enough

Northwave Celsius XT Arctic GTX review: A stylish, fresh take on winter shoe design
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The Celsius XT Arctic GTX boots contain all the right features needed for winter protection, but work them into a more svelte and stylish package

Tour Down Under mega tech gallery: A new Cannondale SuperSix, mountain bike saddles, and pro-only chainrings
By Tom Wieckowski published
Member exclusive The season kicks off at the Tour Down Under, and it's our first chance to get a look at all of the new tech and kit for 2026

Pinarello just launched a drop bar mountain bike, and here's why it could be a hint to Tom Pidcock's gravel calendar
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Pinarello has paired a Fox suspension fork and MTB head angle with a Dogma integrated handlebar on its latest gravel machine
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