
Tom Wieckowski
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

100 years of manufacturing - Miche factory tour gallery
By Tom Wieckowski published
A techy look inside the Miche factory in Northern Italy's cycling heartland

How to get a super neat bike light setup - Tips and tricks to clean up your bike this winter
By Tom Wieckowski published
Feature How exactly can you clean up your front light setup?

Best electric road bikes: Go farther, faster
By Paul Norman last updated
buyer's guide The best electric road bikes will give you the feel and ride of a top-end road bike, but provide a boost when needed

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

Best cycling gilets 2025: Vests to keep you warm and protect 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

Spotted: Mystery new Wilier aero bike used at Il Lombardia - Is a new Filante on the way?
By Tom Wieckowski, Stephen Farrand published
This new Wilier race bike has aero bottles and cages

Pas Normal Mechanism Pertex Rain Jacket review: Lightweight and breathable wet weather protection
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The Pas Normal Pertex rain jacket is an excellent lightweight option that makes use of Pertex PFAS free fabric

UCI releases further details on the new 2026 road helmet classifications
By Tom Wieckowski published
The updated regulations mean that at least two current helmets will not be allowed in road races from 2026 onwards

I use all of these tools when working on my bikes - Eight Amazon Prime Day tool deals from a bike mechanic
By Tom Wieckowski published
Deals on tools from the likes of Park Tool, Feedback and Pedros

'I remain sceptical about the equipment supplier' - Ex pro Lilian Calmejane questions the competitiveness of the Van Rysel RCR
By Tom Wieckowski published
News Retired French pro Calmejane weighs in on the machine ridden by Paul Seixas at the European Championships

CeramicSpeed officially releases the new bottom bracket that pro teams have been using all year
By Tom Wieckowski published
The new CeramicSpeed BB Alpha will replace all of the Danish brand's existing bottom brackets

Giant initiates petition process after US Customs blocks its bike and component imports
By Tom Wieckowski published
Order based on information that indicates 'forced labour use'

'Minimum ventilation requirements, a ban on obstructing the riders’ ears, and a ban on visors' - UCI clamps down on TT helmets in mass-start races
By Tom Wieckowski published
News Governing body issues list of new rules in a bid to 'contain aerodynamics' and slow the peloton down

Track bikes and equipment to be 'price capped' from 2027, affecting LA Olympics
By Tom Wieckowski published
The latest UCI equipment rules apply to key equipment like framesets, skinsuits, handlebars and helmets

Best winter bib tights 2025: Comfort and warmth no matter the temperature
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best winter bib tights will help keep you warm and dry in the worst winter weather

New Release Layer System for helmets tops safety rankings at first outing
By Tom Wieckowski published
News RLS, which stands for Release Layer System, promises to significantly reduce the risk of concussion and has already been adopted by Canyon

Rotor ditches the hydraulics and launches new 13 speed electronic groupsets
By Tom Wieckowski published
News Could Rotor and Chinese OEM brand WheelTop usher in a new era of electronic groupsets?

Trek bolsters its gravel range with first-ever e-gravel bike, the electronic Checkpoint+SL
By Tom Wieckowski published
The Checkpoint SL+ is built around a TQ mid-mount motor for off-road thrills

Scott creates insane custom Spark RC bike for MTB GOAT Nino Schurter to ride at his last ever World Cup
By Tom Wieckowski published
Scott has gone to town with custom touches for the Swiss cross-country master

Best indoor cycling clothing 2025: Don't boil on the bike
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Use indoor specific cycling kit to maximise comfort during hot indoor training sessions

Best cycling shorts 2025: Our favorite shorts in every category, for every budget
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling shorts for summer, winter and adventure riding, tested and reviewed

Vision Metron RS 45 wheelset review: The most common wheelset in the WorldTour is close to perfect
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The Vision Metron RS 45 wheels are now lighter, wider and stiffer

'More than a comeback' - Argon 18 launches a brand new Nitrogen Pro aero race bike, and we've got the data...
By Tom Wieckowski published
News Argon 18 claims the Nitrogen Pro is the fastest road bike it has ever made, with new aero wheels designed in tandem with Scope
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