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

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
Features 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

SRAM officially launches Jonas Vingegaard's 150mm crank arms
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech SRAM launches a range of new products in the form of shorter crank arms, aero TT brake levers and some updated hardware

Best Cycling Gloves 2026: We test 12 of the best short and long-fingered options
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide Whether half-finger or full, here are the best cycling gloves for protection, comfort, warmth, aerodynamics and more

Best bike computers 2026: We test all the best GPS devices for logging your rides
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike computers from Garmin, Wahoo and Hammerhead for recording rides, navigation and training

Two new Chinese bike computer brands have entered the WorldTour for 2026
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Magene and iGPSPORT both appear to significantly undercut the likes of Wahoo and Garmin when it comes to pricing

Women's WorldTour bikes and tech 2026: What are teams using this year?
By Tom Wieckowski published
Features Cannondale joins the women's WorldTour, whilst Pinarello and Orbea leave it. UAE Team ADQ lose their parmesan sponsor.

Women's WorldTour bikes and tech 2025: What are teams using this year?
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Features Cannondale joins the women's WorldTour, whilst Pinarello and Orbea leave it. UAE Team ADQ lose their parmesan sponsor.

Best gravel bikes 2026: Our pick of the best bikes for drop-bar off-road action
By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide We've tested and reviewed over 25 of the best gravel bikes, covering all options from gravel racing to bikepacking adventures

MyWhoosh is offering real Bitcoin prizes to riders in its latest virtual challenge
By Tom Wieckowski published
News UAE-based MyWhoosh is giving away 1/12 of a Bitcoin in its new monthly Treasure Hunt series

Men's WorldTour bikes and tech 2026: What are teams using this season?
By Tom Wieckowski published
Tech Rapha leaves the WorldTour, Orbea joins it and Ineos Grenadiers switch wheels
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