Tom Wieckowski

Tom Wieckowski

Tech writer

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

A man with his arms crossed wearing Castelli arm warmers against a white back ground
Best arm warmers for cycling 2026: Versatile protection for changeable conditions

By Tom Wieckowski Last updated

The best arm warmers for cycling will add some versatile protection against the cold, wind and rain when out on the bike, these are our top picks

Cycling Kit & Accessories
Wout van Aert goes full aero and uses double disc wheels again for Tirreno-Adriatico time trial

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News After first using the combination at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Van Aert has bought out the double discs again

News
'A component that's poorly understood' – Are tyres the next marginal gain for Dan Bigham at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe?

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Tech Are there some serious gains to be made in road bike tyres? Bigham seems to think so

Tech
'The tyre separation was not caused by hookless rim design' – Cadex releases statement on Amaury Capiot's rear wheel failure at Omloop

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Tech Wheel supplier says 'structural rim failure led to spokes displacing from the hub'

7 Comments
Tech
After nine months of teasing, Specialized finally launches new tubeless cotton tyres

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News Specialized has launched the tyres that the pros were racing on at Opening Weekend

News
Where have all the slammed pro bike handlebars gone?! - Five tech trends from Opening Weekend

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Tech Five thoughts on the tech we saw at Omloop and Kuurne this weekend

5 Comments
Tech
A Cervélo S5 and a toy donkey - Matthew Brennan's Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne winning bike

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Pro bike Brennan sprinted to victory at Kuurne on a very aggressive looking Cervélo S5

Pro bike
Prototype Dura Ace wheels, an updated Canyon Aeroad frame and unreleased tyres from Specialized and Michelin - Opening Weekend tech gallery

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Member Exclusive All the tech from both races at Opening Weekend

5 Comments
Member Exclusive
Jayco-AlUla's Amaury Capiot suffers catastrophic wheel failure at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Tech Capiot avoided injury after his tyre and wheel system failed during the race

9 Comments
Tech
Bike check: Demi Vollering wins Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on unreleased 32mm Specialized Cotton TLR tyres

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Bike check European road Champion Demi Vollering won Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on her custom Euro road champ Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Bike check
Mathieu van der Poel wins Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on an updated Canyon Aeroad frame and prototype Shimano wheels

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Bike check Van der Poel powered an updated Canyon Aeroad frame to victory at Omloop

Bike check
'Pick them up to bring them on board' - Shadowing SRAM race technicians as they support pro team mechanics at Opening Weekend

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Tech Following the brand specialists that help pro mechanics get the best out of their equipment

Tech
Bike check: Modern Adventure Pro Cycling's brace of Factor race bikes for Opening Weekend

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Bike check Modern Adventure Pro Cycling line-up for Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne on the peloton's most talked about bike

Bike check
A man wearing a Rapha Shadow jersey
Rapha Pro Team Long Sleeve Shadow Jersey review: Rapha's latest foul-weather jersey is something of a mishit

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Review The Shadow Jersey has some good points, but poor breathability and a high RRP mean it doesn't trump existing options on the market

Review
The best road bike pedals
Best road bike pedals 2026: Top picks for performance, durability and value

By Tom Wieckowski Last updated

Buyer's Guide All the best clipless pedals and pedal systems for road bikes tested and reviewed

Buyer's Guide
A Cannondale Supersix Evo Gen 5
I went to Girona to see how the new Cannondale SuperSix rides, and I didn't want to get off

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Not yet rated

First ride The latest Cannondale SuperSix Evo is a further refinement of the brands top level race bike

First ride
Use a 68t chainring at your own risk: Cannondale launches brand new SuperSlice

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News Cannondale has given the SuperSlice a complete overhaul

News
'A ground-up refinement' - Cannondale launches the fifth-generation SuperSix Evo

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News The fifth iteration of the Cannondale SuperSix Evo looks similar to its predecessor, but Cannondale says it’s lighter and lower than ever before

News
A Vittoria Terreno T90 gravel tyre
Vittoria Terreno T90 review: Monstrous levels of grip from Vittoria's most aggressive gravel tyre

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Review The Terreno T90 provides phenomenal grip in muddy and slick conditions

Review
A range of multicoloured cycling jerseys laid out on a table, each overlayed over the one next to it
Best cycling jerseys 2026: We test 23 of the best short and long-sleeve tops for road and gravel

By Will Jones Last updated

Buyer's Guide Our picks of the best cycling jerseys from aero racers and bikepacking options to budget choices that are easy on the wallet

Buyer's Guide
The answer to a 'fragmented market' - Basso launches the Palta III gravel bike

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Tech The Palta III is the third generation model from Italian brand Basso

Tech
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?

Tech
'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

Tech
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.

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Tech
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

Tech
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