
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 12 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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Frankie Hall turning pro at 30 and why derny racing was such a high risk sportWe delve a little deeper into some of the biggest stories of the week
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'A big deal for women in sport’: Life Time introduces pregnancy policy for Grand Prix athletes after Sarah Sturm announces pregnancyNew rule allows athletes selected for the Life Time Grand Prix to defer their spot to the following season if they become pregnant
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Wolf Tooth’s new MKØ range is what happens when bike engineers are let off the leashTitanium axles, ceramic bearings and obsessive machining — inside Wolf Tooth’s new passion project
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New season, same vulnerability: protester causes chaos at Ronde van BruggeA climate protester entered the race route during the final 30km, contributing to a crash and renewing concern over security and rider safety
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The crash at Milan-San Remo Donne was horrific, the reaction was worseThe only correct response to the horrific San Remo crash is a simple one: Heal up, Debora
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'Please stop riding your bike immediately' - Specialized recalls commuter e-bikeThe recall affects Turbo Como SL models, which may develop a fatigue crack in the steerer tube
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‘Wrongheaded and bizarre targeting of New Yorkers on bikes’ — New York City ends criminal penalties for minor cycling offencesThe Mamdani administration ends crackdown on cyclists, shifting focus to fairness, delivery reform and safer streets
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Hot take: the Oakley Vanguard Meta glasses would be better without AIIf Oakley cuts ties with Meta and stripped away the always-on AI assistant entirely, the Vanguard glasses might actually be a better product
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We Are Cyclists: Shimano’s new film charts the rise of the All Bodies on Bikes movementFive years after All Bodies on Bikes, the new documentary serves as a reminder that cycling is not defined by speed, distance or appearance
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First look at LOOK’s new gravel pedals: a lightweight race option and adventure-ready platform join the popular X-TrackLOOK says 90% of gravel riders are served by its existing X-Track pedals; here's what's new for the remaining 10%
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Salsa replaces Warbird with new performance gravel bike, the FlywayThis carbon gravel platform blends race-ready features with big-mile comfort and cargo ability
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'CAAD as CAAD was meant to be' — Cannondale launches long-awaited CAAD14With CAAD14, Cannondale has reworked its flagship aluminium road platform with a clear goal: return the CAAD line to its roots while updating it for modern road riding
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13 hours saved over 78 days: Inside Lael Wilcox’s shaved-head strategy for her around-the-world record bidThe ultra-endurance star is chasing Mark Beaumont’s circumnavigation record this June. Wind tunnel testing, aero gains and even a buzz cut could help her save crucial minutes
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False Alarm! HBO Max will stream Strade Bianche for U.S. cycling fans after allThe race briefly vanished from Max’s programming schedule, but HBO confirms U.S. fans will still be able to watch Strade Bianche live
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'We are facing a funding crisis' - women riders' union calls for helpThe Cyclists' Alliance says it needs immediate funding support to continue its core programming, including its mentoring and legal services for riders
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Brompton World Championships to return to the U.S. this AprilThe Sea Otter Classic will host the folding bike world championships for the first time in eight years
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More gears, less weight: meet the new Shimano Tiagra R4000The $1000 "pure road riding" groupset features a wide gear range, ergonomics to suit a wide range of hand sizes and less mass
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State Bicycle Co’s 'pro-worthy' $1,399 Carbon Road aero frameset now availableA closer look at the frameset that helped Phil Gaimon reclaim the Mauna Kea KOM
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'Don't think, just dance' - meet Alison Jackson’s Cannondale SuperSix Evo LAB71'A bike that represents where I come from, what I race for, and how I ride,' Jackson says
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Trek sues U.S. government to recover duties paid under voided IEEPA tariffsWith billions in duties collected under IEEPA, importers are filing lawsuits to secure repayment
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US Supreme Court rules in favour of the bike industry regarding sweeping tariffs, but relief may be limitedExisting duties and refund uncertainty temper industry impact
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Dylan Johnson, Russell Finsterwald and Haley Smith headline 80-rider Wild Card pool vying for spots in the 2026 Life Time Grand PrixMore than 80 riders are battling for just 6 spots in the off-road series and a share of a $350,000 prize purse
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US bike infrastructure faces major funding cuts; SRAM, Shimano, Trek and others sound the alarmMore than 1,100 organisations urge Congress to protect federal funding for bike and active transportation infrastructure
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'That cycling high is everything' — Specialized launches limited-edition Tarmac SL8 artist-seriesThree bike-loving artists turn Specialized’s flagship road framesets into rolling canvases
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