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

Pedal disasters, wide-tyre ubiquity and more: Six tech lessons from Paris-Roubaix

By Will Jones, Tom Wieckowski Published

Trends, learnings and reflections from the Queen of the Classics

Pro Bikes
'Until the finish' - Franziska Koch's Paris-Roubaix winning bike and her heart-warming stem note

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Pro bike A look at the Paris-Roubaix Femmes winner's bike

Pro bike
Paris-Roubaix Femmes tech gallery: New gravel wheels, crazy bar tape jobs, and sponsor incorrect tyres

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Member exclusive The very best mods and tech from Paris-Roubaix Femmes

Member exclusive
No Gravaa, no problem: Up close with Wout van Aert's Paris-Roubaix winning bike

By Will Jones last updated

Pro Bike Unlike his Slovenian rival, Van Aert's bike is relatively stock, though far more aero than last year.

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Pro Bike
Sorry Canyon, Mathieu van der Poel doesn't want to ride the new Endurace for Paris-Roubaix

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News It seems Van der Poel has decided not to use the new Canyon Endurace CFR that was designed around his Paris-Roubaix assault

News
I rode the Trouée d'Arenberg two years ago, and I still can't get over how rough it is

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Tech The forest of Arenberg is the roughest piece of road in all of cycling

Tech
Even more new prototype Dura-Ace parts spotted on Jasper Philipsen's Canyon Endurace CFR for Paris-Roubaix

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Pro bike Jasper Philipsen is using Canyon's new Endurace CFR for Paris-Roubaix

Pro bike
Replacement stones and holes filled with gravel and coal spoil – The state of the Arenberg Forest amid cobblestone thievery ahead of Paris-Roubaix

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News Repair work has been carried out after reports of Roubax souvenir hunters removing cobblestones

News
Don't call it an inner tube: Lidl-Trek to debut innovative 'double-bubble' safety system at Paris-Roubaix

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News The 'Odyssey Optis' system uses an inflatable tyre liner, which sits inside a tubeless tyre

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News
'In cycling, you had to choose between performance and safety' - Van Rysel announces a new airbag-equipped aero skinsuit

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News Is Van Rysel's airbag announcement another strong sign that airbag safety technology in pro racing is on the way

News
The new Canyon Endurace CFR has been designed with a single purpose in mind: 'Get to Roubaix fastest'

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Tech Canyon says its new Endurace CFR is 'the world's fastest all-road race bike'

Tech
Parcours claims its new Vibracore vibration-damping wheel tech is equivalent to a 10-15 PSI drop in tyre pressure

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Tech Could a new recyclable carbon technology help lower vibration from carbon road wheels?

Tech
Power files: Comparing Mathieu van der Poel's staggering E3 Saxo Classic data to THAT Amstel Gold win shows how far cycling has come in just 7 years

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News The differences are stark, proving just how much the Dutchman has improved

News
A cyclist lubricating a SRAM chain
Best bike chain lube 2026: The best lubricants to use on your bike's chain

By Tom Wieckowski last updated

Buyer's Guide The best bike chain lube will save you watts and prolong the life of your drivetrain

Buyer's Guide
Behold the 'chopped aero speed shape' - Roval's new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Tech Roval has added two new gravel wheelsets to its lineup today, and one is exceptionally light.

Tech
Best bike torque wrenches 2026: Protect your bike and its components

By Tom Wieckowski last updated

Buyer's Guide The best bike torque wrenches help ensure your bike is put together well, and components are tightened accurately and safely

Buyer's Guide
Alpecin-Premier Tech has a new bike for the Classics, as new Canyon Endurace CFR spotted at Ronde van Brugge

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News It appears that a lot is happening behind the scenes at Canyon, as new handlebars have also been spotted beneath the Dutchman

News
A Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 bike
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 review: Dependable and sure footed, but not as exciting to ride as some of the best endurance bikes on the market

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Review The Synapse Carbon 2 is a solid endurance bike that provides a smooth, refined ride. It will handle almost anything you throw at it, but it isn't the most exciting or fast-feeling bike to ride.

Review
Best gravel bike tyres 2026: The best options for every terrain

By Will Jones last updated

Buyer's Guide We test the best gravel tyres on the market to find the right options for every kind of gravel riding

Buyer's Guide
An image of a rider wearing the best winter overshoes on a wooden decking
Best cycling overshoes 2026: Keep your feet warm and dry in wet weather

By Tom Wieckowski last updated

Buyer's Guide The best cycling overshoes offer protection from the elements and will keep your feet warm

Buyer's Guide
Jonas Vingegaard explains the thinking behind his DIY Paris-Nice bib tights

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News Vingegaard turned heads by winning with his bib tight straps worn over his jersey

News
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'

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