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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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

Best Cyber Monday kids' bikes deals: Cycling savings for your little shredders
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday deals on kids' bikes from major brands like Cannondale, Specialized and Giant

Best cycling base layers: 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

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
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