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.
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Rouvy acquires competitor FulGaz and announces a new multi-year deal with the Ironman series
By Tom Wieckowski published
tech Rouvy will become the official digital sports platform for Ironman events

Assos Winter LS Skin Layer P1 review: An update and a price bump, but still just as comfortable
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Review The Winter LS Skin Layer just might be one of the most comfortable pieces of cycling kit I've ever worn

Tour Down Under tech gallery part 2: Aero tyres, brand new wheels, and aggressive frame details
By Tom Wieckowski published
The second instalment of our Tour Down Under tech gallery is here with even more tech insights

The peloton's newest bike: The Chinese X-Lab AD9 ridden by XDS Astana
By Tom Wieckowski published
Pro Bike In a unique 'African Champion' colourway no less for Eritrean Henok Mulubrhan

The all-out-aero Ridley Noah Fast 3.0: A closer look at Uno-X Mobility Women's Tour Down Under race bike
By Tom Wieckowski published
pro bike Up close and personal with Anouska Koster's brand-new bike

Pure aero is back, Ridley launches the new Noah Fast 3.0
By Tom Wieckowski published
tech The new third-generation Noah sports new aero features, progressive geometry and a new custom narrow handlebar

POC Thermal Cargo Tight review: Warm winter tights with space for extra cargo
By Tom Wieckowski published
review The POC Thermal Cargo tights are highly capable, but the pricing is top tier

Olympic medals, rainbow jerseys and a 104-tooth chainring: Inside the engineering legend of Royce
By Tom Wieckowski published
British brand Royce has been responsible for some of the finest hubs, bottom brackets and components of the last 40 years
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