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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'I felt that my life was over' - Lizzy Banks reveals nine-month anti-doping nightmare
British rider received a 'No Fault or Negligence' ruling after returning a positive anti-doping sample last year
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Brexit cited as British women's team turns to crowdfunding
Pro-Noctis - 200º Coffee - Hargreaves Contracting are hoping to raise £10,000 to support their racing this season
By Tom Davidson Published
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'UK riders deserve something to aim for' - British women's team aims to join pro ranks in 2025
British Continental squad Lifeplus-Wahoo hope to mark 10-year anniversary with ProTeam status
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Everyone let Pog go and do his thing' - Geraint Thomas on Tadej Pogačar's queen stage dominance at the Giro d'Italia
Welshman says race became a "cat and mouse" among the other GC contenders after Pogačar broke away
By Tom Davidson Published
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Giro d'Italia stage 15 as it happened: Tadej Pogačar stuns to win queen stage
With 5,400m of climbing, there's an epic mountains day in store
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Tadej Pogačar doubles Giro d'Italia lead with solo mountaintop victory on stage 15
Race leader puts three minutes into his GC rivals on pivotal queen stage
By Tom Davidson Published
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Tweets of the week: In praise of the Giro d'Italia Twitter account
When it comes to social media game, the Giro d'Italia is the best Grand Tour
By Tom Davidson Published
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Geraint Thomas 'ready to be aggressive' ahead of key Giro d'Italia stage
'The Giro starts this weekend,' says Welshman, who sits third on GC
By Tom Davidson Published
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All six British Continental teams to take part in Tour of Britain Women
Country's fleet of smaller squads to go up against WorldTour teams in four-day race
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Dangerous cyclists' could face up to 14 years in prison under new law
UK government set to introduce new death by dangerous cycling offence
By Tom Davidson Published
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Giro d'Italia stage 11 as it happened: Jonathan Milan takes second race victory
Live updates on another day for the fastmen on the Adriatic coast
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Jonathan Milan doubles up with sprint victory on stage 11 of Giro d'Italia
Italian becomes first sprinter to take two wins in 2024 edition of race
By Tom Davidson Published
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Geraint Thomas pinpoints Tadej Pogačar's 'Achilles heel' at Giro d'Italia
Welshman says race leader should "save" his teammates and "look after those pennies"
By Tom Davidson Published
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'We've both cried during blocks': Inside the Olympic preparations of GB's track sprinting stars
Counting down the days to the sprint finals at the Olympics, Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell tell Tom Davidson about their final push to find that decisive tenth of a second
By Tom Davidson Published
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Giro d'Italia stage 8 as it happened: Tadej Pogačar triumphs again
UAE Team Emirates patrol breakaway to set up another trademark win for the Slovenian
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Tadej Pogačar claims back-to-back wins at Giro d'Italia with stage 8 victory atop Prati di Tivo
Slovenian continues dominance in Italy, adding four more seconds to GC lead
By Tom Davidson Published
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Giro d'Italia stage 7 live: Tadej Pogačar betters Filippo Ganna's time to triumph
Can Tadej Pogačar extend his advantage at the top of the overall standings?
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Tadej Pogačar extends Giro d’Italia lead with stunning time trial victory on stage 7
Slovenian adds almost two minutes to his GC advantage, beating Filippo Ganna against the clock
By Tom Davidson Published
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'It's a miracle': The inside story of how Peter Sagan ended up on a team called Pierre Baguette
Six years after the dream first took root, Boris Horváth finally has Peter Sagan on his team
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I wanted to be a motorbike rider': How Alec Briggs became a crit racing ace
The Tekkerz founder tells Cycling Weekly about his love of MotoGP, watching track races at Herne Hill, and the chance encounter that turned him into a crit fanatic
By Tom Davidson Published
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I'm a fair weather cyclist - and I'm not ashamed
I may have less grinta, but at least I've always got a grin when I ride
By Tom Davidson Published
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GB cyclist breaks gym record with mega 250kg squat
'The more I've lifted in the gym, the faster I've felt on the bike,' says new record-holder Matt Rotherham
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I hope to be at the start of the Tour de France' - Jonas Vingegaard returns to riding, one month after horror crash
'It's nice to finally be able to ride like normal again,' says two-time Tour champion
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Get a life' - Geraint Thomas responds to Ineos Grenadiers critics at Giro d'Italia
'Knocking people just because they're not winning, or they're not beating this phenomenal guy… Give over,' says Welshman
By Tom Davidson Published