Tom Wieckowski
Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn’t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it’s made of.
He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport's biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogačar and Alberto Contador. He's also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.
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![Road pedal cleat systems](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SBGSsYkoP3CXuofqsxAnPg-320-80.jpg)
Best road bike pedals - Road pedals that focus on power delivery and performance
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide A look at the best clipless pedal systems on the market for road bikes
![Jeffrey Hoogland at the European track championships](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hrGFLzpNgY4cvAXv8WStJg-320-80.jpg)
Stock shortages, equipment registration and the latest marginal gains - Talking Olympic Games track tech with the Dutch head mechanic
By Tom Wieckowski published
Chatting 200 psi tubulars, track air pressure sensors and the need to win ahead of the Paris Olympic games next month
![Pedros torque wrench](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jo8fkgossU2vFofVk9ZQFW-320-80.jpg)
I'm a bike mechanic and here are 8 deals on tools I own, and would buy again in a heartbeat
By Tom Wieckowski published
Prime Day A roundup of top deals on tools that I rate, from Amazon and beyond
![Canyon Grizl:ON in the woods](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xvuCiGNdwGS3wmJ9EgGriA-320-80.jpg)
The Canyon Grizl:ON CF Trail shows why 'just buy an MTB' is nonsense
By Tom Wieckowski published
review I tested the burly, top spec Grizl:ON which can cut it easily on MTB trails
![Author Tom Wieckowski riding Chasing Cancellara](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6VUVPat9skS69EynUqqdGH-320-80.jpg)
Chasing Cancellara: How a 310km ride from Bern to Zermatt really tested me
By Tom Wieckowski published
I headed to Switzerland to ride the 310km Bern to Zermatt round of the Chasing Cancellara series
![Cervelo P5 time trial bike](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6rXwDucHYfx8Zjog2ZT4FB-320-80.jpg)
Spot the difference: Cervélo releases new P5 time trial bike
By Tom Wieckowski published
news We expect to see Visma Lease a Bike riders using the new P5 during the Tour de France time trial stages
![Tour de France bikes 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a8B5fpXwxFdRbWfUVvrwsC-320-80.jpg)
Tour de France bikes: Who's using what at this year's race?
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
feature A rundown of the bikes and kit used by the 22 teams at this year's Tour de France
![A line of Van Rysel RCR bikes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/58GXyeAXWtWiNCxdp6bjLW-320-80.jpg)
What makes a WorldTour bike? Oliver Naesen and Sam Bennett talk race bikes
By Tom Wieckowski published
Chatting bike setup and pro rider feel with two of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale's stars
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