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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From a 'skinny broken girl into a strong woman' - Clara Koppenburg finds new strength in gravel after battling an eating disorderAfter a decade on the road and a public battle with an eating disorder, the former WorldTour racer says gravel has given her a new challenge and a different relationship with her body
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Ezra Caudell awake from sedation and 'making jokes' but still in critical condition after Philadelphia crashModern Adventure reports ‘encouraging signs of progress’ 11 days after the 19-year-old’s collision with a lamppost
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No fender mounts, less tyre clearance and a lower front end: the Enve Melee V2 is the race bike Enve wishes it had built for TotalEnergies – but does it leave the rest of us behind?I’ve ridden every Enve road and gravel bike model, and the new Melee marks a distinct change of direction. Here are my first impressions
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Best fenders for gravel bikes 2026: 5 expert-approved picks that protect you and your bikeWe’ve rounded up 5 of the best mudguards for gravel from our gravel bike experts, which do much more than just protect the rider
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After around-the-world setback, Lael Wilcox targets a 14,000-mile Pan-American Highway recordAfter her around-the-world bid ended after just 14 days, the ultra-endurance star has unveiled a 2027 ride from Alaska to Argentina – and you're welcome to join her
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Best winter cycling shoes 2026: footwear for cold weather riding reviewed and ratedInvesting in the best winter cycling shoes will keep your feet warm every winter for years to come.
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76-year-old Specialized founder Mike Sinyard returns to take the helmThe cycling industry veteran will resume as CEO on November 1 as Armin Landgraf steps down
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Ezra Caudell remains in intensive care with head and lung trauma after Philadelphia crash, faces lengthy recoveryThe 19-year-old suffered major trauma to his lungs and head; a GoFundMe has been launched to help his family cover mounting costs
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Can a padded bra make you faster? New CFD modelling delivers a deflating answer for cyclistsAiRO's modelling puts the Tour de France Femmes controversy to the test
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'Big wheels, big tyres, let's roll!' – Canyon builds LeBron James a custom 32-inch gravel bikeThe one-of-one 3XL Canyon Grizl features a new geometry, a ground-up carbon construction and prototype DT Swiss wheels
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'What's next?' – Tiffany Cromwell quietly retires from road racingThe Philadelphia Cycling Classic was Cromwell's final appearance on the road, with a handful of gravel events remaining before she ends her 16-year professional career
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Quinn Simmons, Kristen Faulkner to lead Team USA at Road World ChampionshipsKate Courtney to make her road worlds debut in Montreal
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Best budget gravel bikes 2026: Expert-tested off-roaders that won't cost the earthHitting the gravel for the first time or seeking a winter commuter? Our experts have picked the best budget options that deliver off-road without the premium price tag
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Tadej Pogačar undergoes successful clavicle surgery after Vuelta a España crashThe world champion will remain in hospital for several days following the operation, UAE Team Emirates-XRG announced
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Tim Torn Teutenberg sprints to breakout win at Philadelphia Cycling Classic revivalThe Lidl-Trek sprinter outsprinted breakaway companions Ronald Donaldson (Jayco AlUla) and Jonas Rutsch (Lotto–Intermarché) after an attritional men’s race
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Chiara Consonni wins resurrected Philadelphia Cycling Classic in a photo finishAfter a 10-year hiatus, WorldTour racing is back in the City of Brotherly Love
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How to watch the 2026 Philadelphia Cycling ClassicAfter a 10-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic is back, with top international riders returning to the infamous Manayunk Wall
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Off-road is buzzing over 32-inch wheels - is road cycling next?Big wheels were everywhere at Sea Otter and MADE, but exclusively on off-road bikes. Could road racing be next? Bike builders say maybe, but not anytime soon
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Funeral fundraisers launched for collegiate cyclists killed by driver in TennesseeCampaigns aim to ease families’ financial burdens; driver faces homicide and assault charges after posting a $300,000 bond
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I’ve been hit too many times, but I still don’t want to ride dressed like a Christmas tree - this is the cycling safety gear I actually useFrom tasteful apparel to cameras and light-up pedals, these are the products that help me feel seen
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Best fenders for road bikes 2026: Expert-tested mudguards for keeping your posterior dry and your bike protectedSix expert-rated strips of plastic and metal protect far more than just your chamois
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'20% of people gave me a barf emoji': Three MADE showstoppers push steel into new territoryFrom mixed materials and 3D printing to aero shaping and 32-inch wheels, bike builders showed just how far steel can still be pushed
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Silca launches its first tyres with famously tyre-agnostic Dylan Johnson – who insists he’s not selling out'I wouldn't be signing to a tyre company if I didn't think it was the best tyre on the market, genuinely,' says the gravel pro and YouTuber
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'We are profoundly shocked' - two collegiate cyclists killed by driver; seven more injuredThe driver has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide by recklessness and five counts of aggravated assault by vehicle
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