
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

Best bike bells: Safety and style on the bike
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
buyer's guide Help keep yourself and others safe with one of the best bike bells

Bianchi unveils special €21,885 Specialissima RC and Oltre RC 'Founder Edition' bikes
By Tom Wieckowski published
The special edition bikes come with a huge spec list and a raft of special accessories and pro team experience

Rapha Core gilet review: Autumn testing with Rapha's most affordable vest
By Tom Wieckowski published
The Core gilet is a nice option to add a bit of warmth as the weather starts to cool off

Only 651 grams for a size 56 frame: Cervélo launches a brand new superlight R5
By Tom Wieckowski published
News The R5 was ridden to victory at the recent Tour de France Femmes by Pauline Ferrand-Prévot

New, 'twice as comfortable' Scott Addict doubles down on versatility
By Tom Wieckowski published
Scott has focused on adding comfort and versatility to the latest version of the Addict

Q36.5 Unique Pro Road shoes review: I rode a Tour de France stage in $600 shoes to see if they're worth their huge price tag
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The Unique Pro road shoes are some of the most expensive cycling shoes on the market

Geraint Thomas gets custom Pinarello Dogma F for his swansong at the Tour of Britain
By Tom Wieckowski published
Pro Bike Thomas will race on a special, custom-painted Pinarello Dogma F that celebrates some of his biggest wins

Shimano makes the first major update to its SPD cleats in 30 years with a new user-friendly system, but what has actually changed?
By Tom Wieckowski published
News The Japanese giant has also launched a brand new gravel race shoe with 'cleat pontoons'

Zipp 353 NSW wheelset review: Do we really need live tyre pressure monitoring?
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The 353 NSWs are good all-rounders with a competitive weight, but the AXS pressure sensor isn't a game-changer.

Are MTB tyres on gravel bikes just a gimmick? I tested the new 2.2in Continental Dubnital to find out
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review Is the Continental Dubnital a successor to the popular Race King for high-volume gravel use?

Canyon Grail CFR RIFT review: The Grail gets exciting new gravel suspension, but it's still missing one key update
By Tom Wieckowski published
The Grail RIFT is an exciting chapter in the Grail's story and should please you if you are considering gravel suspension

S-Works Recon gravel shoe review: Testing Specialized's flagship off-road race shoe
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The S-Works Recons are stiff, light and purposeful race shoes that are best suited to dropping the hammer off-road.

Want to go crazy wide? This Norwegian brand is up there with the best for tyre clearance with its latest gravel bike
By Tom Wieckowski published
The Fara Gr4 looks like a lean, mean gravel race machine, but it's designed to cater to all

What was the circular sensor Pauline Ferrand-Prévot was wearing on her back at the Tour de France Femmes?
By Tom Wieckowski published
Visma-Lease a Bike riders were using another new wearable at the women's Tour de France

Best budget gravel bikes 2025: Gravel options that won't break the bank
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best budget gravel bikes are well-specced machines that offer solid performance for the price point

Tour de France winning bikes: Which brand has won the most Tours in history?
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Tech A history of the most successful bike brands at the Tour de France

Lauf Seigla Ultimate gravel bike review: Does Lauf's Grit fork render other gravel suspension forks redundant?
By Tom Wieckowski published
Review The Seigla has everything you need in an up-to-date, capable gravel bike and none of the things you don't

10 days after recovery, Cofidis has fresh batch of bikes stolen
By Tom Wieckowski published
More bikes have been stolen, this time from the French team's women's squad at the Baloise Ladies Tour

Campagnolo Super Record 1X13 drivetrain spotted at the Tour de France
By Tom Wieckowski published
It seems Campagnolo has developed a 1x Super Record chainset as teams look to optimise before the Tour's uphill time trial

DT Swiss issues stop-ride notice after reports of spontaneous rim delamination
By Tom Wieckowski published
The Swiss brand issues stop-ride notices for certain wheels from the ERC, CRC and HEC wheel ranges

Lightweight releases new €6,990 Milenstein ART wheels
By Tom Wieckowski published
The new Milenstein ART wheels use a new, wider, rounder rim profile and are some of the most expensive wheels ever

Best bike travel cases: Bags, boxes and cases that will protect your bike when you fly
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike bags to protect your pride and joy from heavy-handed baggage handlers

'It was just lambs to the slaughter' - Geraint Thomas rolls the dice with breakaway in his final Tour de France
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Ineos Grenadiers team captain dropped from breakaway close to Mûr-de-Bretagne finish
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