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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L39ION of LA and The Miami Blazers have no intention to partake in the National Cycling League
As the National Cycling League, and its all-new take on American bike racing, readies for kick off on April 8th, two of two of America's biggest criterium teams announce their non-participation
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Parlee Cycles in trouble, files for bankruptcy
The high-end American bike brand, Parlee Cycles, seems to be in trouble as it filed for a voluntary bankruptcy this month, according to public court documents.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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MADE Bike Show sells out registration in record time
A new handmade bike show is coming to Portland, Oregon this fall with 150+ builders and brands registered to show off their craft
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Skip the sports drinks, non-alcoholic beer may be as good as, or even better, for post cycling recovery
Dry January may be over but you may want to keep stocking those nonalcoholic beers — for fitness sake.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Inspired by bikepacking events overseas, Rapha introduces the Rapha Yomp Rally
Rapha today announced the launch of the inaugural Rapha Yomp Rally, a five-day 375-mile adventure across some of the most stunning mixed-terrain roads California has to offer.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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From false promises and heartbreak to hope - How Heidi Franz is bouncing back from the last-minute collapse of B&B Hotels
Mind games, false promises and a life left in limbo. How American Heidi Franz navigated the B&B Hotels demise and found a kickstart to her new European life
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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A Call of a Life Time: YouTube docuseries chronicling the Life Time Grand Prix premiers tonight
The six-part series promises a 'binge-worthy' behind-the-scenes look into the off-road cycling world
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Marianne Vos extends contract through 2025, says her "own development is still ongoing"
Team Jumbo-Visma Women today announced that Vos will continue racing under the yellow and black Jumbo-Visma banner for two more years.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Eyeing the Olympic mountain bike race in Paris, Peter Sagan will retire from WorldTour racing at season's end
Finishing how he started, the former road world champion will race one last mountain bike-focused year in 2024
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Academics pen rebuttal to trans women in sport report - Fierce global debate raises complex issues of fairness vs inclusion
When it comes to the issue of inclusion and fairness in sport, the academic and scientific communities find themselves divided
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Trans women athletes have no unfair advantage under current rules, report finds
‘The performance advantages from social factors, training and access to equipment are far greater than testosterone,' paper concludes
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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USA Cycling unveils step-by-step pathway for hopefuls wishing to race for Team USA
The American cycling governing body, USA Cycling, today unveiled its Athlete Development Pathway (ADP), a clearly defined, step-by-step process for those wishing to race for Team USA.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The National Cycling League announces the dates of its inaugural 2023 season
The National Cycling League (NCL) today announced its inaugural 2023 season with four races in Miami Beach, Atlanta, Denver and Washington, D.C.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Tom Boonen considers a return to racing: 'I'm considering looking for some competition on the bike again'
After a nearly six-year break from professional cycling, the competitive cycling itch is starting to prickle again for Classics legend Tom Boonen.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Invisible cables: Chris King launches the cable-integrated AeroSet 3
Chris King Precision Components, today officially its modern take on a classic: the Aeroset 3 headset with full internal cable integration.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Parents of toddler killed while riding in a designated bike lane sue city of Chicago; Mondelez International
"Safety should be every elected official’s top priority and our little Lily paid the ultimate price for others’ misconduct and disregard for the safety of bicyclists,” says grieving dad
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The new Giro Aries Spherical reviewed: lighter than the Aether, safest of them all
Backed by a #1 safety rating from Virginia Tech, the new Aries is Giro’s lightest and safest performance helmet with Mips Spherical Technology yet
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Freight Trains of Fun': Pace groups are now a thing in bike racing
Today, gravel racing is becoming even closer to a marathon running experience with the introduction of pace groups at the upcoming Gorge Gravel Grinder race in Dufur, Oregon on April 23.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Pas Normal San Francisco: A million-dollar investment in the American cycling community
High-end cycling apparel company Pas Normal Studios officially opened its U.S. flagship store in San Francisco last Friday, and with it, makes a million-dollar investment in American cycling.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'Classified is the future of cycling' - Philippe Gilbert joins Classified as investor and ambassador
Classified announced that former road world champion has joined the company as an investor and ambassador.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Specialized lays off 8% of its staff, cites economy and industry changes
Approximately 125 Specialized employees were laid off today, as the American bike brand cut 8% of its staff world-wide, citing economic and industry changes.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Life Time Grand Prix unveils its 'wild card' event, the Rad Dirt Fest
Held in Trinidad, Colorado in September, the Rad Dirt Fest will challenge the 70 series contestants with a 110-mile "Stubborn Delores" course.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Clara Honsinger and Curtis White to lead Team USA at Cyclocross World Championships
16 athletes will represent the USA in the Netherlands in February
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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These are the safest and most dangerous US states for cyclists
Cycling fatalities have hit a multi-decade high but not all states are contributing to this deadly number
By Anne-Marije Rook Published