
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

Chinese X-Lab bikes enter the WorldTour as XDS Astana reveals the new AD9 race bike
By Tom Wieckowski published
tech Team begin a new chapter in 2025 swapping Wilier for X-Lab bikes

Lapierre returns to the WorldTour after announcing deal with Team Picnic PostNL
By Tom Wieckowski published
news The Team Picnic PostNL men's and women's squads will ride Lapierre bikes in 2025

Garmin Edge 1050 review: Testing Garmin’s flagship cycling computer
By Tom Wieckowski published
review The Edge 1050 is a powerhouse, that has a range of new features including live hazard reporting, a built-in bell and contactless payment tech

10 hand-picked winter cycling kit deals from the Cyber Monday sales to keep you warm on the bike
By Tom Wieckowski published
cyber monday We have chosen 10 pieces of warm and cosy winter cycling kit from the final day of the sales

Faster, richer, louder - How 2024 has changed gravel and off-road racing
By Jackie Tyson, Simone Giuliani published
Analysis Gravel discipline carving a path with more convenience, diverse courses and rewards that riders can take to the bank

Nalini 3L Reflex vest review: A visibility-boosting gilet for autumn and winter
By Tom Wieckowski published
review The 3L Reflex vest uses a reflective back panel that boosts visibility in low light without going over the top

Mark Cavendish's bikes: A look back at the Manx Missile's machines through the years
By Tom Wieckowski published
Pro Bike We look at 20 years of Cavendish's race bikes as he brings the curtain down on a spectacular career

Patent pending: How patents steer innovation in cycling
By Tom Wieckowski published
Cyclingnews speaks to a patent attorney and some of the bike industry's biggest brands to learn more about the complex world of patents

Spatz Fasta review: Excellent winter overshoes in a lightweight package
By Tom Wieckowski published
review The Spatz Fasta overshoes are excellent winter all-rounders that should work for well for all but the coldest, longest rides

Smart trainer maintenance tips: Protect your investment and keep training
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
how to We spoke to pro mechanics and Zwift to see what you can do to look after your trainer this winter

Spotted: Extreme Ridley aero bike spotted with super-deep head tube
By Tom Wieckowski published
tech Uno-X are set to swap to Ridley bikes next year, is this a new model?

Velotoze Waterproof Neoprene Cycling Gloves review: Pogacar's wet weather gloves ridden and rated
By Tom Wieckowski published
review We put the Velotoze Neoprene cycling gloves to the test

MAAP Draft Team Vest review: Lightweight style and speed
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The MAAP Draft gilet is a stylish, lightweight gilet best suited to warmer temperatures and riding hard, but it comes at a price

Van Rysel Windproof Gilet Racer review: A great value gilet for autumn
By Tom Wieckowski published
review A gilet is a useful piece of cycling kit at this time of year, and this offering from Van Rysel does a great job

Rainbow stylin' - The bikes, kit and on-bike style of world road race champions past and present
By Tom Wieckowski published
Feature We take a look at a few men's and women's world race champions and their on bike style choices

Campagnolo Super Record WR review: Testing the world's most expensive groupset
By Tom Wieckowski published
review Super Record WR represents the pinnacle of Campagnolo's groupset technology, but does the performance ultimately fall short?

Northwave Hammer Plus review: Flexible gravel shoes for all-day comfort
By Tom Wieckowski published
review The Hammer Plus shoes have made me rethink about what I need from my off road shoes

Pinarello Dogma X review: Comfort and speed in a premium package
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
review The Pinarello Dogma X is the more comfortable alternative to the Dogma, it's comfy and fast but just how effective are those unique X Stays?

Topeak Nano TorqBar DX Review: A neat and compact pre set torque tool
By Tom Wieckowski published
review Topeak Nano TorqBar DX is a useful tool that can be used for quite a lot, but will the price put some people off?

Spotted: Primož Roglič looking for marginal gains at the Vuelta a España
By Tom Wieckowski published
tech Is Primoz Roglic chasing every last watt at the Vuelta by using a smaller computer?

Scott Cadence Plus helmet review: A strong aero all rounder
By Tom Wieckowski published
review I've tested the Scott Cadence in the wind tunnel, raced in it, and wore it for over ten hours straight this summer

Look X-Track Power pedal review: Testing Look's $1,000 dual-sided off-road power meter pedals
By Tom Wieckowski published
review Look's X Track power meter pedals are well made and accurate but they also aren't cheap

Van Rysel FCR aero helmet review: The best value aero helmet on the market right now?
By Tom Wieckowski published
review The Van Rysel FCR is faster several more expensive rivals, but does it have what it takes in other departments?
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