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
-
Back from bankruptcy, Parlee Cycles is optimistic: 'We’re still building bikes every single day in Beverly'
Five months after Parlee Cycles filed for bankruptcy, a representative of the bespoke brand informs Cycling Weekly that the brand is doing just fine, all things considered.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Belgian Waffle Ride implements transgender athlete policy; is this foreshadowing what's to come in American cycling?
Organizers of the highly popular Belgian Waffle Ride series have announced a new participant policy to address transgender athletes.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
5 Amazon Purchases I Use In My Daily Cycling Life
Save on bottle cleaning items, an air compressor, an ultrasonic cleaner and more during Amazon Prime Day
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Launched to great fanfare in April is the National Cycling League in trouble already?
Just one race in, the National Racing League is dropping races, changing CEOs and its race management company, and being rather quiet. Is the NCL already in trouble?
By Henry Lord Published
-
23.2 million viewers watched the Tour de France Femmes live in 2022
A new report by Nielson Sports measures the positive impact the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has had on the sport's growth.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Specialized releases its newest laced slippers: the feather light and supple S-Works Torch Lace
A first look at Specialized's newest high-end shoe: the S-Works Torch Lace.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Woom recalls 84,000 children's bikes due to fall hazard
Children's bike manufacturer woom Bikes USA, together with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, have announced the recall of the woom ORIGINAL balance bike due to a crash hazard.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
A cancelled race and new CEO - big changes at the National Cycling League after just one race
The NCL cancels last race, announces new location and welcomes new CEO
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
-
'I had moments of hatred towards cycling' - Chloé Dygert on her horrific crash, heart surgery and lofty goals
Cycling Weekly interviews American Chloé Dygert who's making an inspiring comeback after a horrendous leg injury, heart surgery and three seasons of struggling.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Best 4th of July sales for cyclists: save on summer cycling essentials
July 4th is Independence Day in the United States, a day off work to gather, grill up some food, watch the fireworks, maybe go for a bike ride and, save on summer cycling essentials.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Polka dot Powless: Neilson Powless fulfills a childhood dream
Neilson Powless is the first American to wear the climber's jersey since 2017, and the sixth American ever. Can you name the American that held it before him?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Are Lidl-Trek's bikes the prettiest at the Tour de France?
Trek today unveiled eight new Project One ICON schemes to be debuted at the Tour de France.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
The new Greg LeMond feature film is out now — here's where to watch it near you
"The Last Rider" film that chronicles Greg LeMond's 1989 Tour de France comeback is now playing in movie theaters all across America; here's where to find it in your city
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
"The Last Rider” movie review: a timeless tale of perseverance, love and America's true Tour de France hero
The new Greg LeMond documentary will resonate with American audiences, whether they're cycling fans or not. Here's why.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Bike envy: Andy Kessler's limited edition Chris King x OPEN WI.DE
OPEN Cycle today unveiled a Chris King x OPEN limited edition WI.DE frameset for those who love all things purple.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Dygert and McNulty win American National Time Trial Championships in the rain
The 2023 USA Cycling National Championships are underway. Today's Time Trial competition was hotly contested amid rainy conditions
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Celebrated pro triathlete Taylor Knibb fourth in her Trek-Segafredo debut
Triathlon star Taylor Knibb signed with Trek-Segafredo mid-season to combine a short road racing calendar with her existing triathlon schedule.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
4 dead after New York e-bike shop catches fire
New York City has already seen more than 100 fires and 13 deaths linked to lithium-ion batteries in 2023
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Researchers are studying 'The Spirit of Gravel' — no, really
Olympic mountain biker and Master's degree student Haley Smith is studying "the Spirit of Gravel", what draws people to this sport and the impact on their mental health and well-being.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
A $1300 electronic, wireless groupset? Yes, please! SRAM introduces Apex AXS — the lowest-priced electronic groupset yet
SRAM introduced its Apex AXS electronic groupset, the lowest priced electronic groupset yet, thereby making electronic shifting accessible to newer audiences
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
SRAM brings 12-speed, wide-range gearing to the gravel riding masses with Apex Eagle and Apex XPLR
With its 12-speed Apex Eagle and XPLR groupsets, SRAM brings wide-range gravel gearing to the masses for less than $1,000.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Giro and Canyon-SRAM celebrate 7-year partnership with limited edition Aries Spherical helmet
Helmet manufacture Giro today made its Canyon-SRAM WorldTour level Aries available for sale.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
The Moots Routt YBB gravel bike: a soft-tail gravel steed for the rowdiest days
We rode and tested the Moots Routt YBB, a titanium gravel bike with 20mm rear-end suspension. Here's what we thought.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Olympic Esports Series 2023: riders and virtual cycling race formats confirmed for June finals
Four multi-national teams and the race formats for the Olympic Esports Series 2023 are confirmed. Finals to take place live in Singapore June 23-25
By Anne-Marije Rook Published