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

Exclusive: Men’s Tour of Britain stages cut to seek parity for women’s race

British Cycling aim to increase women’s Tour of Britain to six stages in 2025 in order to create full parity between the two events

Tom Pidcock unable to bear weight on right leg after Itzulia Basque Country crash

British rider crashed during recon of opening stage time trial last weekend and injured his right hip

By Tom Thewlis Published 3 April 24
'I'll take time to recover then change direction': Lizzie Deignan looks to bounce back after suffering first fracture at Tour of Flanders

Deignan broke her arm during early crash in Sunday's race

By Tom Thewlis Published 2 April 24
Mark Cavendish to miss Scheldeprijs as illness continues to affect schedule

Cavendish will ride Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye later this month, Astana Qazaqstan confirms

By Tom Thewlis Published 2 April 24

Wout van Aert out of Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix after breaking multiple bones in Dwars door Vlaanderen crash

Belgian underwent surgery to repair broken sternum, collarbone and several ribs on Thursday after high speed crash on Wednesday

By Tom Thewlis Last updated 28 March 24
Wout van Aert’s Classics dreams go up in smoke, but all is not lost for Visma-Lease a Bike

Attention turns to another promising squad member after their talisman is ruled out of Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Amstel-Gold Race with 'several fractures'

By Tom Thewlis Published 28 March 24
'I used to be a bricklayer - I took a pay cut to become a cyclist': Brian Holm on his time in the peloton

The former Danish pro and well known sports director tells Cycling Weekly about his early days in cycling, including when he proved his school teachers wrong

By Tom Thewlis Published 28 March 24

Arnaud De Lie diagnosed with Lyme disease after pulling out of Spring Classics

Antibodies for disease found in Belgian rider’s blood

By Tom Thewlis Published 28 March 24
Wout van Aert out of Dwars door Vlaanderen after being caught up in huge crash

Jasper Stuyven, Mads Pedersen, Biniam Girmay and other star riders involved in big pile up

By Tom Thewlis Last updated 27 March 24
Matteo Jorgenson powers to Dwars door Vlaanderen victory after late attack

American seals first cobbled Classic win after Visma-Lease a Bike lose Wout van Aert to injury after a big crash

By Tom Thewlis Published 27 March 24

Wout van Aert 'in a good place' ahead of Tour of Flanders despite Visma-Lease a Bike illness and injury crisis

Loss of Christophe Laporte and Dylan van Baarle 'a big blow' says DS Grischa Niermann as team builds for Monument double header

By Tom Thewlis Published 27 March 24
Conservative London Mayor candidate vows to tear out 'havoc-causing cycle lanes' if elected into office

As well as removing cycle lanes in the capital, Susan Hall also promises to back any group that wants rid of LTNs in London

By Tom Thewlis Published 26 March 24
Five things to look out for ahead of the Tour of Flanders

Lidl-Trek's impressive form and Mathieu van der Poel's explosive start to the Classics season could make for quite the contest this weekend

By Tom Thewlis Published 25 March 24

Mathieu van der Poel wins E3 Saxo Classic after powerful Paterberg attack

World Champion goes solo for 41 kilometres after Wout van Aert crashes at the bottom of the climb

By Tom Thewlis Published 22 March 24
Jonas Vingegaard’s former team reclaims Coll de Rates KOM from Juan Ayuso

18-year-old Peter Øxenberg Hansen now officially holds Strava title, beating UAE Emirates rider by 11 seconds

By Tom Thewlis Published 22 March 24
Peter Sagan confident of return to bike in 15 days after latest heart procedure

Sagan recently underwent second operation in Italy to tackle heart rhythm related issues

By Tom Thewlis Published 22 March 24

Cyclist critically ill after developing flesh-eating disease from infected saddle sore

Ryan Busto making recovery but still in intensive care

By Tom Thewlis Published 21 March 24
Wout van Aert gears towards career-defining fortnight in new, enlightened mindset

Belgian admits pressure has weighed heavily on his shoulders in the past as the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix come around once more

By Tom Thewlis Published 20 March 24
Cycle to Work schemes 'like the wild west' as row over commissions rumbles on

Cycle to Work Alliance and Association of Cycle Traders in ongoing dialogue to force change but still 'poles apart' over commission fee issue

By Tom Thewlis Published 20 March 24

Talks underway to take Tour of Britain Women to Wales this year

Wrexham Council in discussions with British Cycling officials to host second stage as race potentially set to start in Wales

By Tom Thewlis Published 19 March 24
Mathieu van der Poel extends with Alpecin-Deceuninck until the end of 2028

Dutchman inks new five-year deal after team's second triumph at Milan-San Remo last weekend with Jasper Philipsen

By Tom Thewlis Published 18 March 24
'This is so much more than a number': Six of the best Ineos Grenadiers wins as team claims 500th race victory

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot took the 500th team win at the weekend

By Tom Thewlis Published 18 March 24

Peter Sagan undergoes second heart procedure, as Olympics nears

Return to training after first operation reveals further heart rhythm issues

By Tom Thewlis Published 18 March 24
Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympian, announces retirement

Kenny won five Olympic and seven world titles during her illustrious career on the track

By Tom Thewlis Published 18 March 24
Giant sales fall 16% but brand 'optimistic' about industry’s future

Brand sees e-bikes as ‘key opportunity’ for growth in 2024 and beyond

By Tom Thewlis Published 15 March 24

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Latest articles by Tom Thewlis

Exclusive: Men’s Tour of Britain stages cut to seek parity for women’s race

Tom Pidcock unable to bear weight on right leg after Itzulia Basque Country crash

'I'll take time to recover then change direction': Lizzie Deignan looks to bounce back after suffering first fracture at Tour of Flanders

Mark Cavendish to miss Scheldeprijs as illness continues to affect schedule

Wout van Aert out of Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix after breaking multiple bones in Dwars door Vlaanderen crash

Wout van Aert’s Classics dreams go up in smoke, but all is not lost for Visma-Lease a Bike

'I used to be a bricklayer - I took a pay cut to become a cyclist': Brian Holm on his time in the peloton

Arnaud De Lie diagnosed with Lyme disease after pulling out of Spring Classics

Wout van Aert out of Dwars door Vlaanderen after being caught up in huge crash

Matteo Jorgenson powers to Dwars door Vlaanderen victory after late attack

Wout van Aert 'in a good place' ahead of Tour of Flanders despite Visma-Lease a Bike illness and injury crisis

Conservative London Mayor candidate vows to tear out 'havoc-causing cycle lanes' if elected into office

Five things to look out for ahead of the Tour of Flanders

Mathieu van der Poel wins E3 Saxo Classic after powerful Paterberg attack

Jonas Vingegaard’s former team reclaims Coll de Rates KOM from Juan Ayuso

Peter Sagan confident of return to bike in 15 days after latest heart procedure

Cyclist critically ill after developing flesh-eating disease from infected saddle sore

Wout van Aert gears towards career-defining fortnight in new, enlightened mindset

Cycle to Work schemes 'like the wild west' as row over commissions rumbles on

Talks underway to take Tour of Britain Women to Wales this year

Mathieu van der Poel extends with Alpecin-Deceuninck until the end of 2028

'This is so much more than a number': Six of the best Ineos Grenadiers wins as team claims 500th race victory

Peter Sagan undergoes second heart procedure, as Olympics nears

Laura Kenny, Britain’s most successful female Olympian, announces retirement

Giant sales fall 16% but brand 'optimistic' about industry’s future

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