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

UCI releases further details on the new 2026 road helmet classifications

By Tom Wieckowski Published

The updated regulations mean that at least two current helmets will not be allowed in road races from 2026 onwards

Racing
I use all of these tools when working on my bikes - Eight Amazon Prime Day tool deals from a bike mechanic

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Deals on tools from the likes of Park Tool, Feedback and Pedros

Tools
Paul Seixas at the European road race championships
'I remain sceptical about the equipment supplier' - Ex pro Lilian Calmejane questions the competitiveness of the Van Rysel RCR

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News Retired French pro Calmejane weighs in on the machine ridden by Paul Seixas at the European Championships

News
CeramicSpeed officially releases the new bottom bracket that pro teams have been using all year

By Tom Wieckowski Published

The new CeramicSpeed BB Alpha will replace all of the Danish brand's existing bottom brackets

Cycling Tech & Components
Giant initiates petition process after US Customs blocks its bike and component imports

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Order based on information that indicates 'forced labour use'

Bikes
Victor Campenaerts
'Minimum ventilation requirements, a ban on obstructing the riders’ ears, and a ban on visors' - UCI clamps down on TT helmets in mass-start races

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News Governing body issues list of new rules in a bid to 'contain aerodynamics' and slow the peloton down

News
Ed Clancy's Hope / Lotus track bike
Track bikes and equipment to be 'price capped' from 2027, affecting LA Olympics

By Tom Wieckowski Published

The latest UCI equipment rules apply to key equipment like framesets, skinsuits, handlebars and helmets

Rules
New Release Layer System for helmets tops safety rankings at first outing

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News RLS, which stands for Release Layer System, promises to significantly reduce the risk of concussion and has already been adopted by Canyon

News
Rotor ditches the hydraulics and launches new 13 speed electronic groupsets

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News Could Rotor and Chinese OEM brand WheelTop usher in a new era of electronic groupsets?

News
A Trek Checkpoint+ in front of a rocky cliff
Trek bolsters its gravel range with first-ever e-gravel bike, the electronic Checkpoint+SL

By Tom Wieckowski Published

The Checkpoint SL+ is built around a TQ mid-mount motor for off-road thrills

Gravel Bikes
A Nino Shurter custom Scott Spark mtb
Scott creates insane custom Spark RC bike for MTB GOAT Nino Schurter to ride at his last ever World Cup

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Scott has gone to town with custom touches for the Swiss cross-country master

Racing
Wahoo indoor cycling ecosystem
Best indoor cycling clothing 2025: Don't boil on the bike

By Colin Levitch Last updated

Buyer's Guide Use indoor specific cycling kit to maximise comfort during hot indoor training sessions

Buyer's Guide
A Ribble bike fitted with Vision Metron RS wheels
Vision Metron RS 45 wheelset review: The most common wheelset in the WorldTour is close to perfect

By Tom Wieckowski Published

Review The Vision Metron RS 45 wheels are now lighter, wider and stiffer

Review
'More than a comeback' - Argon 18 launches a brand new Nitrogen Pro aero race bike, and we've got the data...

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News Argon 18 claims the Nitrogen Pro is the fastest road bike it has ever made, with new aero wheels designed in tandem with Scope

News
A cyclist riding with a Garmin cycling comptuer
Garmin unveils Edge 550 and 850 bike computers, plus two new power meters with some much-needed changes

By Tom Wieckowski Published

News The Edge 850 also gains a speaker and a built-in bell, just like the range-topping 1050 unit

News
Rapha Cap II being worn by a white male
Best cycling caps: A cap for every season

By Tom Wieckowski Last updated

Buyer's guide The best cycling caps can add style and keep you comfy in a range of weather conditions

Buyer's guide
best bike bells
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

buyer's guide
A blue and yellow Bianchi Oltre RC
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

Pro Bikes
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

Clothing & Shoes
A Cervelo R5 being raced at the Tour de France Femme
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

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News
A Scott Addict road bike
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

Road Bikes
A Q36.5 Unique Pro Road
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

Review
Geraint Thomas' Tour of Britain custom Pinarello Dogma 2025
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

Pro Bike
A Shimano RX910 gravel shoe
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'

News
A 353 NSW wheel
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.

Review
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