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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Best bike saddle bags: On-bike storage for your tools and spares
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide Use one of the best saddlebags to easily and safely transport your tools and spares on the bike

Northwave Hammer Plus review: Flexible gravel shoes for all-day comfort
By Tom Wieckowski published
review The Hammer Plus shoes have made me rethink about what I need from my off road shoes

Pinarello Dogma X review: Comfort and speed in a premium package
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
review The Pinarello Dogma X is the more comfortable alternative to the Dogma, it's comfy and fast but just how effective are those unique X Stays?

Topeak Nano TorqBar DX Review: A neat and compact pre set torque tool
By Tom Wieckowski published
review Topeak Nano TorqBar DX is a useful tool that can be used for quite a lot, but will the price put some people off?

Spotted: Primož Roglič looking for marginal gains at the Vuelta a España
By Tom Wieckowski published
tech Is Primoz Roglic chasing every last watt at the Vuelta by using a smaller computer?

Scott Cadence Plus helmet review: A strong aero all rounder
By Tom Wieckowski published
review I've tested the Scott Cadence in the wind tunnel, raced in it, and wore it for over ten hours straight this summer

Look X-Track Power pedal review: Testing Look's $1,000 dual-sided off-road power meter pedals
By Tom Wieckowski published
review Look's X Track power meter pedals are well made and accurate but they also aren't cheap

Van Rysel FCR aero helmet review: The best value aero helmet on the market right now?
By Tom Wieckowski published
review The Van Rysel FCR is faster several more expensive rivals, but does it have what it takes in other departments?
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