Articles by Tom Thewlis, News and Features Writer

Tom has been writing for Cycling Weekly since 2022 and his news stories, rider interviews and features appear both online and in the magazine.

Since joining the team, he has reported from some of professional cycling's biggest races and events including the Tour de France and the World Championships in Glasgow. He has also covered major races elsewhere across the world. As well as on the ground reporting, Tom writes race reports from the men's and women's WorldTour and focuses on coverage of UK domestic cycling.

Latest articles by Tom Thewlis

'We're not at all giving up the ghost, we will be back' - Organiser of major British race vows event will return after brief hiatus

Brian Cookson explains decision to pause Lancaster Grand Prix for a year as organising committee eye 2026 return

No Paris-Roubaix or Tour of Flanders for Tom Pidcock as he confirms spring calendar

AlUla Tour winner set to ride Strade Bianche and Milan-San Remo for Q36.5

By Tom Thewlis Published 12 February 25
Which pro team has the best jersey? Cycling Weekly's pro kit awards 2025

From bold and brassy to cool and classy, we bring you this year's most memorable designs in the pro peloton

By Adam Becket Published 11 February 25
Soudal Quick-Step to pull out of Tour du Rwanda, safety issues raised

Belgian team were due to field development squad at week long stage race but will now not travel to east Africa, it is understood

By Tom Thewlis Published 7 February 25

Egan Bernal wins first race since 2022 horror crash, Ineos Grenadiers win first race in 215 days

Bernal’s victory was also Ineos Grenadier’s first win in months

By Tom Thewlis Published 7 February 25
'We have to set the example that sustainable travel is possible': The pro team travelling by train for the environment

BEAT Cycling travelled by rail from the Netherlands to their recent training camp in Girona, Spain

By Tom Thewlis Published 6 February 25
Ultra-cyclist to ride 55,000m of elevation across Himalayas to raise awareness of climate change

Omar Di Felice set to ride 3,000 kilometres through the Himalayas as part of wider Bike to 1.5 project

By Tom Thewlis Published 6 February 25

Zwift partners with Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 initiative to raise money for cancer charities

Online training platform commits to matching all charitable donations made by community up to £50,000

By Tom Thewlis Published 5 February 25
'I haven’t been able to ride my bike and it’s still not safe to ride outside. There is a lot of gunfire near my house' - one cyclist's quest to continue training amid conflict in the DRC

Team Africa Rising recently supplied a local club with Zwift and Wahoo indoor training equipment

By Tom Thewlis Published 4 February 25
100 jobs axed as Britain’s biggest bike courier firm enters administration

Administrators seeking buyers for Zedify's assets in coming weeks

By Tom Thewlis Published 4 February 25

Teenage British time-trial champion dies after training ride collision with car driver

360Cycling “absolutely heartbroken” after death of 18-year-old Aidan Worden in Darwen, Lancashire

By Tom Thewlis Published 3 February 25
Game-changing handlebar funded by OnlyFans set to go on pre-order

The founders of the FLITEDECK are said to already be working with a high-profile bike brand

By Tom Thewlis Published 1 February 25
Tour of Britain races boosted local economies by £30 million

YouGov data shows significant impact both the men’s and women’s national tours had on host towns across the country

By Tom Thewlis Published 31 January 25

No change to Rwanda World Championships planned after violence breaks out on border with DR Congo, UCI says

World governing body 'closely monitoring' situation in east Africa with showpiece event set to visit Rwanda in September

By Tom Thewlis Published 31 January 25
'A stage win in the Tour de France really changed my profile': Steve Cummings on working as a chef, idolising Michele Bartoli, and playing football like Trent Alexander-Arnold

Jayco-AlUla Sports Director discusses his most significant career victory and how he got into cycling

By Tom Thewlis Published 30 January 25
British Continental team insist they will race in 2025 despite fraud accusations against Swiss backer

Hess Cycling say allegations against team owner are part of a wider 'smear campaign'

By Tom Thewlis Published 30 January 25

'Anxiety can make you feel stuck and isolated': Demi Vollering reveals mental health struggles during Tour de France Femmes

Dutch rider says she 'hit a breaking point' during last year's race due to being 'weighed down by pressure'

By Tom Thewlis Published 29 January 25
Mathieu van der Poel vs Wout van Aert: Cyclo-cross World Championships form guide

Van Aert was a surprise addition to the CX Worlds lineup last weekend after he was initially not scheduled to race in Liévin

By Tom Thewlis Published 28 January 25
Marlen Reusser, Sam Welsford and Marc Hirschi hit the ground running: 5 things we learned from the opening races of the season

Several high profile riders enjoyed victory at the first time of asking after off season transfers to new teams

By Tom Thewlis Published 27 January 25

Hope for Welsh velodrome where Geraint Thomas began career after plans for new site scrapped

Historic Welsh club Maindy Flyers CC express their relief after Cardiff council axe plans for new site elsewhere in the city

By Tom Thewlis Published 24 January 25
No elite women met selection criteria for upcoming Cyclo-cross World Championships, says British Cycling

Great Britain also not sending under-23 men’s squad to event in northern France next weekend

By Tom Thewlis Published 23 January 25
Women’s WorldTour calendar suffers blow as important stage race axed

Tour of Scandinavia no more due to lack of interest from sponsors and host broadcasters

By Tom Thewlis Published 23 January 25

'Explicit, adult' OnlyFans account funds cycling handlebar invention: 'I have no problem showing more of me, including more spicy content'

Sabrina Fischer has brought the Flitedeck to fruition through a unique method of funding

By Tom Thewlis Published 21 January 25
Tao Geoghegan Hart aims to 'be competitive, even in small races' as he starts 2025 under the radar

‘I think it's a little bit nonsensical to look past that and to start looking at big goals’ says 29-year-old Lidl-Trek rider as he explains he will start the year at the Volta ao Algarve

By Tom Thewlis Published 20 January 25
Rider airbags being considered as part of new safety measures from UCI

World governing body still undecided on radios, gear restrictions, regulations surrounding rim height and handlebar widths and wider rules in sprint finishes

By Tom Thewlis Published 17 January 25

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Latest articles by Tom Thewlis

'We're not at all giving up the ghost, we will be back' - Organiser of major British race vows event will return after brief hiatus

No Paris-Roubaix or Tour of Flanders for Tom Pidcock as he confirms spring calendar

Which pro team has the best jersey? Cycling Weekly's pro kit awards 2025

Soudal Quick-Step to pull out of Tour du Rwanda, safety issues raised

Egan Bernal wins first race since 2022 horror crash, Ineos Grenadiers win first race in 215 days

'We have to set the example that sustainable travel is possible': The pro team travelling by train for the environment

Ultra-cyclist to ride 55,000m of elevation across Himalayas to raise awareness of climate change

Zwift partners with Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 initiative to raise money for cancer charities

'I haven’t been able to ride my bike and it’s still not safe to ride outside. There is a lot of gunfire near my house' - one cyclist's quest to continue training amid conflict in the DRC

100 jobs axed as Britain’s biggest bike courier firm enters administration

Teenage British time-trial champion dies after training ride collision with car driver

Game-changing handlebar funded by OnlyFans set to go on pre-order

Tour of Britain races boosted local economies by £30 million

No change to Rwanda World Championships planned after violence breaks out on border with DR Congo, UCI says

'A stage win in the Tour de France really changed my profile': Steve Cummings on working as a chef, idolising Michele Bartoli, and playing football like Trent Alexander-Arnold

British Continental team insist they will race in 2025 despite fraud accusations against Swiss backer

'Anxiety can make you feel stuck and isolated': Demi Vollering reveals mental health struggles during Tour de France Femmes

Mathieu van der Poel vs Wout van Aert: Cyclo-cross World Championships form guide

Marlen Reusser, Sam Welsford and Marc Hirschi hit the ground running: 5 things we learned from the opening races of the season

Hope for Welsh velodrome where Geraint Thomas began career after plans for new site scrapped

No elite women met selection criteria for upcoming Cyclo-cross World Championships, says British Cycling

Women’s WorldTour calendar suffers blow as important stage race axed

'Explicit, adult' OnlyFans account funds cycling handlebar invention: 'I have no problem showing more of me, including more spicy content'

Tao Geoghegan Hart aims to 'be competitive, even in small races' as he starts 2025 under the radar

Rider airbags being considered as part of new safety measures from UCI

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