
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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Does e-bike racing have a place at the most competitive end of our sport?
Our editors reflect on the future of road cycling and the use of electric bikes in competition
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'It's definitely risky' - Ti specialist Moots on launching its first carbon and e-assist bike
After a four-decade dedication to titanium, Moots launches a carbon e-bike. Moving with the times or a risky move?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Moots goes carbon and electric: a first look at the Moots Express gravel e-bike
Moots has launched its first carbon bike, which is also an e-bike — a big departure from its heritage of titanium bikes.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Sepp Kuss soars to 808 Strava KOMs in 2023 — more than any other pro
With more than 800 Strava KOMs, Sepp Kuss has claimed more crowns than any other professional athlete thus far in 2023.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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From 'mailman' to maillot rojo: Sepp Kuss becomes first American to win a Grand Tour in a decade
Sepp Kuss is the first American to win the Maillot Rojo at La Vuelta since Chris Horner's historic win in 2013
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Confirmed: L39ion’s Justin Williams suspended for 'dangerous riding'
L39ion of Los Angeles’ front man, Justin Williams, is allegedly facing his second suspension following a crash at the Audi Denver Littleton Criterium on August 5
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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If you were given $3,000 right now, what bike would you buy and why?
Our editors reflect on what bike they'd bike right now if they were given $3,000.
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Police arrest driver behind shocking cyclist hit-and-run spree
A juvenile driver struck three bicyclists in three separate incidents in Huntington Beach, California, injuring two and killing one.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The NCL announces expansion while laying off majority of its riders
Dozens of riders from the NCL franchise teams find themselves without contract for 2024, at the same time that the league announced its expansion and plans for the 2024 season.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Bedankt Annemiek! - Saying goodbye to a legend
Annemiek van Vleuten today rode her last professional race. Crossing the finish line just 25 kilometers from her home, the almost 41-year-old ended her career in the same place it had started.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Keegan Swenson and Lauren Stephens crowned first-ever US National Gravel Champions
The first-ever USA Cycling Gravel National Championships was held in Gering, Nebraska, on Sept. 9. Two elite titles and 30 amateur medals were handed out.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Pirelli recalls 14,500 tires due to fall hazard
Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli, together with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, have announced a voluntary recall of the brand’s P ZERO Race tubeless bicycle tires.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'It's violating': Race organizer's trailer stolen and ransacked - but recovered thanks to Instagram community
The cycling community on Instagram came through big time for Rahsaan Bahati and his foundation.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical groupset - the worst-kept secret in cycling tech - is finally here
The 'groupset for the masses' offers a modern gear range for an affordable price; will Tiagra be next?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Shimano GRX 12-speed adds a gear but keeps the cables: ‘The market wants mechanical’, apparently
First spotted at Unbound Gravel at the start of June, Shimano today officially unveiled its latest generation of GRX components, consisting of three new 12-speed, mechanical drivetrains.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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The beautiful. The unique. The funky — standouts from the 'coolest' bike show of the year
The bike industry gathered in Portland, Oregon, last week for MADE, and it was a true celebration of the art of bicycle building.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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750D: Do we really need another wheel diameter standard?
WTB prototype gravel bike wheel gets facepalm full house from CW tech team but on second thought…
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Valentina Scandolara suspended and fined for unsportsmanlike behavior
The Italian racer was penalized after fighting broke out in the women’s race of NCL Cup Atlanta
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Lōgōs Atara 650b gravel wheelset review: lightweight, bombproof and reasonably priced — what’s not to like?
With the Atara, Lōgōs puts customers first with serviceable, robust components in a competitively lightweight and affordable package
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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3 things we’re excited to see at the most talked-about bike show of the year
Celebrating the art of bicycle making, MADE is an all-new handmade bike show making its debut in Portland, Oregon, this week. Here's what we're hoping to see.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Red Bull Formula 1 car lights up Las Vegas Strip with bike lights
F1 cars don’t have lights, so Outbound Lighting was happy to help. “It’s just f*cking cool.”
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Power couple Swenson and Villafañe unstoppable again at SBT GRVL
Vermeulen and Stetina, Cromwell and Oliveira Parks complete the podiums after 142 hot and dry miles
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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EF Education-TIBCO-SVB will fold at the end of the 2023 season
Linda Jackson today confirmed the ending of her program, which was the longest continuously running women's professional cycling team in the world at 19 years.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Simon Yates, Neilson Powless, Michael Woods, Victor Lafay and Giulio Ciccone are coming to America to race
Maryland Cycling Classic, the only UCI Pro Tour level race left in the USA is gearing up for quite the battle
By Anne-Marije Rook Published