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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The hardest bike ride of my life: Taking on Alice Towers's favourite training loop in the Peak District
Faced with a daunting weather forecast, Tom Davidson suffers on the Canyon-SRAM rider's home road and learns how block headwinds forge champions
By Tom Davidson Published
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31mph for 100 miles: How John Archibald broke one of the toughest time trial records
'It really wasn't a pleasant thing to do,' says Scot after latest victory
By Tom Davidson Published
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Cloak of gold: How the Tour de France's yellow jersey can transform a rider's life
Riding into yellow on day one of the Tour is one of cycling's most treasured prizes. Tom Davidson salutes Romain Bardet and speaks to others touched by the magic of the first-day maillot jaune
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I think I can be proud of that' - Tom Pidcock settles for second on Tour de France gravel stage
Brit wishes he 'had a bit more racecraft like Cav' after narrowly missing out on victory from stage nine breakaway
By Tom Davidson Published
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From 25mm to 32mm: What tyres did teams choose for the gravel at the Tour de France?
Pros opt for Paris-Roubaix style set-ups to deal with coarse terrain
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I've never had as much power in four hours before' - Meet Jonas Abrahamsen, the Tour de France's breakaway star
The Norwegian has spent more kilometres than anyone else up the road this season, and he keeps adding more
By Tom Davidson Published
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'There's always wine' - Marc Madiot offers unique dinner experience for fans at Tour de France
Ever wanted to share a bottle of wine with Groupama-FDJ's manager? Now's your chance
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It could make you lose the Tour' - Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel look ahead to gravel stage at Tour de France
GC riders expecting chaotic stage on Sunday, with potential for time losses
By Tom Davidson Published
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Julien Bernard fined after stopping to kiss wife at Tour de France
Frenchman sanctioned 200CHF, but says he would do it again
By Tom Davidson Published
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Mark Cavendish fined for drafting behind race car at Tour de France
Sprinter receives 200CHF sanction and points deduction after stage six
By Tom Davidson Published
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'His name is Markos Cavendishopoulos': Inside the Greek plan to deliver Mark Cavendish's Tour de France record
The sprinter's coach, Vasilis Anastopoulos, reveals all about the six months that led to a successful 'Project 35'
By Tom Davidson Published
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'You need to have big balls': How Tadej Pogačar blew up the Galibier at the Tour de France
Riding in support of their leader, UAE Team Emirates drove the intensity on a tough fourth stage, and it paid off
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tour de France 2024 tech: New superbikes, unreleased wheels and aero bottles
There's fresh tech everywhere in the team paddocks of the biggest bike race in the world
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We didn't sprint, but we're safe': Mark Cavendish 'lucky to stay upright' in Tour de France stage three crash
Brit held up in first chance to sprint for record-breaking 35th stage win
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It's confirmation that I'm strong' - Tadej Pogačar back in yellow at the Tour de France, 718 days later
Almost two years after he last led the race, the Slovenian is back at the top of the Tour
By Tom Davidson Published
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Unreleased Van Rysel aero bike used for first time at Tour de France
New FCR frame from Decathlon in-house brand is sharper and more aggressive
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I was seeing stars' - Mark Cavendish battles heat sickness to survive Tour de France stage one
Sprinter struggles in Tuscan hills, but says he "kind of had it all under control"
By Tom Davidson Published
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Jan Hirt breaks teeth after fans invade team paddock at Tour de France
Soudal Quick-Step rider starts stage despite bloody injury
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tour de France 2024: Five predictions from our experts
Our team covering the race on the ground share their predictions for the biggest race of the men's WorldTour season
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Three broken collarbones later, Oscar Onley fulfils 'childhood dream' at Tour de France
Scot targeting a stage win on Tour debut as he develops GC credentials
By Tom Davidson Published
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Mark Cavendish sees 'five or six chances' to break Tour de France stage win record
'I don't have anything to lose,' says Brit on eve of race's Grand Départ
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I was bullied at school, cycling filled a gap': Chris Boardman on his career and beyond, 30 years after his first Tour de France win
Legendary time trialist tells Cycling Weekly about his first bike, copying Graeme Obree, and his passion for active travel
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I think I'll get the opportunity to go for a stage' - Geraint Thomas relishing support role at Tour de France
Former yellow jersey winner says this year's race "could be my last"
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tom Pidcock, Josh Tarling and Emma Finucane lead first Olympics squad selection for Team GB
Over half of GB's Paris Olympics squad revealed, with second announcement expected on 4 July
By Tom Davidson Published