Tom Davidson
Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is fluent in French and Spanish, and holds a master's degree in International Journalism, which he passed with distinction. Since 2020, he has been the host of The TT Podcast, offering race analysis and rider interviews.
An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill, and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides. His best result is 28th in a hill-climb competition, albeit out of 40 entrants.
Latest articles by Tom Davidson
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'It's not a deal-breaker if you can't hit super-high power': 6 tips from an indoor racing expert
Here's what makes Lou Bates one of Great Britain's indoor cycling stars
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Most cyclists dread ramp tests - but I can't get enough
There's real pleasure in self-inflicted virtual riding pain
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Great Britain match best ever Track World Championships haul with Katy Marchant keirin bronze
GB place second in overall table with 13 medals, Netherlands finish top
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Sir Chris Hoy reveals cancer diagnosis is terminal
Six-time Olympic champion told by doctors he has two to four years left to live
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'More than a dream' - Anna Morris 'in shock' after beating world record holder to win individual pursuit gold
Brit pips Chloé Dygert at World Championships, after latter bettered own world record earlier in the day
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'It's just theatre on a bike' - Meet the folk dancer racing at the Track World Championships
Vlad Loginov, a part-time barista and former professional dancer, is aiming for the next Olympics
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'Hopefully I can be an inspiration' - Dan Bigham retires from Great Britain cycling squad
33-year-old bows out with bronze at the World Championships, and looks to next chapter as a performance engineer
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'I just really wanted it' - Emma Finucane soars to sprint gold at Track World Championships
Great Britain win five medals on day three: one gold, two silvers, and two bronzes
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'Total shock' - Josh Charlton breaks Filippo Ganna's individual pursuit world record
British debutant stuns with 'unbelievable' qualifying ride at World Championships
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Why are Great Britain using 12-year-old bikes at the Track World Championships?
Three of the men's sprint squad are using frames that date back to London 2012
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'We came out swinging' - Great Britain make sensational catch to win team pursuit gold at World Championships
Women’s squad successfully defend title on day two, while men’s team win silver
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Could Lorena Wiebes race track at the LA Olympics? 'It's somewhere on my mind'
Dutchwoman makes a splash at Track World Championships with first rainbow jersey
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'The icing on the cake' - Emma Finucane, Sophie Capewell and Katy Marchant add world title to Olympic gold
British trio are country's first to win both titles in the same year
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UCI Track World Championships 2024: Everything you need to know
Two months on from the Olympics, track racing is back, and there are rainbow jerseys up for grabs
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Olympic sprint champions have 'nothing to lose' at Track World Championships
GB's women's sprint trio have 'golden opportunity' to win on Wednesday, but the pressure's off, says Katy Marchant
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'My foot was facing the wrong way': Inside Katie Archibald's remarkable recovery from broken leg to World Championships
In less than four months, the two-time Olympic champion has gotten back to racing fitness. Here's how she did it
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Pro cyclo-cross rider disqualified and fined after stomping on opponent's bike
Eli Iserbyt apologised for 'rage of anger' at event in Beringen
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Tom Pidcock 'deselected' from Ineos Grenadiers squad for Il Lombardia
British rider says 'I guess off season starts early' in Instagram post
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'I don't want to stop riding and racing' - Joss Lowden on the tough decision to retire
37-year-old is eyeing up gravel, track and time trial options after final professional road race
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I was in hospital six weeks ago': 80-year-old Brit wins three world titles
Former Olympian track cyclist Geoff Cooke trains up to 300 miles a week
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'I had my dad in the car behind me' - Zoe Bäckstedt takes special first pro win
20-year-old Brit claims victory over time trial specialists at Simac Ladies Tour
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Rider says safety concerns were 'ignored' in women's Tre Valli Varesine race, men's event cancelled due to heavy rain
Only 35 riders finished women's event
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'Things remain tough for everyone in the trade': Cycling distributors unfazed by plummeting profits
Industry holds optimism for recovery, despite continued losses
By Tom Davidson Published
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Katie Archibald set for racing return at World Championships after freak leg fracture
Scot 'thriving on the bike' having missed Olympics to recover
By Tom Davidson Published