Anne-Marije Rook
Cycling Weekly's North American Editor, Anne-Marije Rook, started out as a newspaper reporter, working in a print newsroom where the coffee was always burnt and clocks running out of time. Originally from The Netherlands, she grew up as a bike commuter but didn't find bike racing until her early twenties. Strengthened by the many miles spent darting around the hilly city of Seattle on a steel single speed, Rook's progression in the sport was a quick one. As she competed at the elite level, her journalism career followed, and soon she became a full-time cycling journalist. She's now been a cycling journalist for 11 years.
These days she's less about competition and more about adventuring, yet there's hardly a day that goes by when she's not found pedaling. For Rook, a good week is when all the bikes in her stable get ridden, from her full-suspension trail bike down to her Brompton and some speedy road miles in between.
Latest articles by Anne-Marije Rook
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American cyclist sets Strava art Guinness World Record with a 983-mile Latin cross
The Guinness World Record attempt will traverse three state lines and is expected to take seven days to finish
By Kristin Jenny Published
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A 'balance between fairness and inclusion': USA Cycling unveils new Transgender Athlete Participation Policy
Guidelines offer new categories for transgender cyclists at domestic level
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Two Bicyclists Tragically Killed After Being Struck by Lumber from a Passing Freight Truck
Victims were avid cyclists from Oregon visiting the Napa region
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Who is the greatest cyclist of all time?
Who's the greatest cyclist of all time, according to our editors.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ride of a lifetime: If you had just one ride left in you where would it be and with whom?
Our editors have the privilege of riding bikes around the globe, if pressed, where would they return?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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We couldn’t watch it but Kasia Niewiadoma won Gravel Worlds
The second-ever UCI Gravel World Championships got underway on Saturday morning with the women's Elite race, stacked to the brim with star talent.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Pumpkin spice isn't just for lattes, check out these fall-flavored cycling favorites
Pumpkin spice products to suit your cycling needs: energy bars, granola, protein and post-ride beers
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Tom Pidcock to race against America's best at Bentonville's Little Sugar MTB
Mountain bike world champion Tom Pidcock will square off against USA's Keegan Swenson in Bentonville, Arkansas on October 15.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Personality test: If you could keep just one of your bikes, which bike would it be?
Faced with the tough challenge of picking a favorite, our CW editors opt for utility
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Custom carbon manufacturer Parlee saved from closure by 'avid cyclist' investor
Parlee Cycles has been acquired by an avid cyclist and independent investor, John Harrison. Business will operate under a newly formed entity named Parlee Composites, Inc.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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UCI Gravel World Championships: Can Team USA's collective gravel experience beat WorldTour horsepower?
‘It's a true gravel race — not like we saw last year’ - a UCI Gravel Worlds preview.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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What three things do you wish you'd known when you first started cycling?
What we wish we had known when we first started cycling.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Back from bankruptcy, Mavic opens new facility in Vermont, teases new product
In addition to re-establishing sales in North America, the historic brand will release new wheels in the coming months
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Does e-bike racing have a place at the most competitive end of our sport?
Our editors reflect on the future of road cycling and the use of electric bikes in competition
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'It's definitely risky' - Ti specialist Moots on launching its first carbon and e-assist bike
After a four-decade dedication to titanium, Moots launches a carbon e-bike. Moving with the times or a risky move?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Moots goes carbon and electric: a first look at the Moots Express gravel e-bike
Moots has launched its first carbon bike, which is also an e-bike — a big departure from its heritage of titanium bikes.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Sepp Kuss soars to 808 Strava KOMs in 2023 — more than any other pro
With more than 800 Strava KOMs, Sepp Kuss has claimed more crowns than any other professional athlete thus far in 2023.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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From 'mailman' to maillot rojo: Sepp Kuss becomes first American to win a Grand Tour in a decade
Sepp Kuss is the first American to win the Maillot Rojo at La Vuelta since Chris Horner's historic win in 2013
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Confirmed: L39ion’s Justin Williams suspended for 'dangerous riding'
L39ion of Los Angeles’ front man, Justin Williams, is allegedly facing his second suspension following a crash at the Audi Denver Littleton Criterium on August 5
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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If you were given $3,000 right now, what bike would you buy and why?
Our editors reflect on what bike they'd bike right now if they were given $3,000.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Police arrest driver behind shocking cyclist hit-and-run spree
A juvenile driver struck three bicyclists in three separate incidents in Huntington Beach, California, injuring two and killing one.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The NCL announces expansion while laying off majority of its riders
Dozens of riders from the NCL franchise teams find themselves without contract for 2024, at the same time that the league announced its expansion and plans for the 2024 season.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Bedankt Annemiek! - Saying goodbye to a legend
Annemiek van Vleuten today rode her last professional race. Crossing the finish line just 25 kilometers from her home, the almost 41-year-old ended her career in the same place it had started.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Keegan Swenson and Lauren Stephens crowned first-ever US National Gravel Champions
The first-ever USA Cycling Gravel National Championships was held in Gering, Nebraska, on Sept. 9. Two elite titles and 30 amateur medals were handed out.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published