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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Early alarms and rainbow wishes – Inside Marlen Reusser’s birthday at the World ChampionshipsSwiss rider celebrates her 35th birthday with a second world title
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'When I crossed the line, I was over the moon' - Zoe Bäckstedt takes silver in elite Worlds time trial debutThe 21-year-old briefly thought gold was possible before finishing second in Montréal, validating her decision to step up from the under-23 ranks
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BlackHeart Road Plus AL review: a quick and capable road bike, an underbiker’s delightLively on the road and game for dirt detours, BlackHeart’s aluminium all-rounder makes a strong case for spending good money on an aluminium bike
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Neilson Powless to miss Worlds; Riley Sheehan steps in as his replacementAfter a criticised initial omission, Sheehan gets a last-minute call-up to join a strong US squad in Montréal
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Minnesota machining, Enve engineering: inside Wolf Tooth’s first hubs‘We’re not necessarily looking to be a DT Swiss’: Enve explains why it’s licensing its hub technology to Wolf Tooth, and where its ambitions end
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'The results prove that I'm good enough' - 21-year-old Zoe Bäckstedt makes elite Worlds debut as a time trial favourite and road leaderStill eligible to compete in the U23s, the Welsh rider backs herself against the world’s best in Montréal after strong Tour de France Femmes showing
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'Solid day out' - Paige Onweller and Cobe Freeburn win 2026 USA Cycling Gravel National ChampionshipsTrek Driftless doubles up in Minnesota as Cobe Freeburn attacks late for solo victory and Paige Onweller wins a two-rider sprint
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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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