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
-
The secret behind Demi Vollering’s success: ‘Emotion is my power’
Two power naps and racing with feelings. That’s what was behind Demi Vollering’s surprise time trial win at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift on stage 3.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
'I just try to survive': Two races in one day at Tour de France Femmes divides opinion
For the organisers, Tuesday’s split stage at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift may be a nod to a once-popular but long-dormant tradition, but it’s stressful for the riders and a pain for staff.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
‘So few people thought I could do anything with cycling. The Olympic medals validated that I should trust my gut more often’ - Kristen Faulkner reflects on her golden week in cycling
Team USA's female cyclists won 5 medals in Paris, Faulkner hopes these performances will 'put cycling back on the map for Americans'
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
SD Worx says another rider caused Wiebes' broken derailleur: 'It’s hard to take when you don’t even have the chance'
The race favourite crossed the finish in 41st place, her bike's chain dragging across the pavement, and her eyes filled with tears.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Inside Charlotte Kool's mystery health struggles: sprinter in yellow just two weeks after breakthrough relief
"I finally felt myself again, and I'm really happy the solution came in time," says the first yellow jersey wearer of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
This cycling honour has never been bestowed on a woman — the Tour de France Femmes will change that
A tradition in men’s racing, the woman who wins Stage 8 of this year’s Tour de France Femmes will have her name etched into one of the iconic 21 bends of Alpe d'Huez
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
154 riders, 8 stages, €250,000, 1 yellow jersey: the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift by the numbers
8 stages in 3 countries,950 kilometres with13,566m of elevation,154 riders vying for €250,000 and one yellow jersey
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Sepp Kuss: 'I am now back on the level, and my confidence is back. I'm ready to defend my title in the Vuelta'
American Sepp Kuss shows promising form post-covid infection as he takes the leader's jersey at Vuelta a Burgos
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
How to watch the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
The summer of sports continues on August 12, with the biggest race on the women's calendar
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
11 things you didn’t know about Kristen Faulkner, USA's first Olympic road race medalist in 40 years
Alaska-born and raised, Harvard grad, collegiate rower, venture capitalist — the newly crowned Olympic road racing champion is multi-faceted
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Brompton recalls its T-Line folding bikes in North America due to steering loss
British bicycle manufacturer Brompton is recalling its T-Line folding bike model from the North American market following incidents where riders lost steering control.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
SRAM's new Red XPLR AXS groupset: More gears, lightweight, bombproof, best-in-class braking, but how does it ride?
With the official launch of the SRAM Red XPLR AXS products, we're finally allowed to dive into the weeds of this top-tier gravel racing drivetrain, and there's a lot to talk about.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
After 11 years, former US national TT champion Lawson Craddock announces retirement
‘It’s been a hell of a run,’ says the 32-year-old Texan. ‘I can’t wait to see what the future has in store’
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Two more medals for Olympic royalty Kristin Armstrong: the decorated cyclist honoured with Order of Ikkos coaching medals
Armstrong, the most-decorated U.S. women’s cyclist of all time, received two coaching medals for her work with Chloe Dygert and Haley Batten
By Kristin Jenny Published
-
Unbound Gravel lottery opens two months early, ensuring riders are 'more prepared than ever'
Registration for the 2025 Unbound Gravel will open on Friday, November 1, 2024, and close two weeks later, on November 15. Lottery winners will be announced on November 21, 2024.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
A Stars and Stripes jersey and cold hard cash: the 2024 Gravel National Championships to offer a $40,000 prize purse for elite races
The US Gravel National Championships will return to Gering, Nebraska, on September 8
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Going for Gold: Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente, Brandon McNulty and Team USA’s top medal contenders in the Olympic cycling events
The US national federation has set the ambitious goal of securing 7-10 medals; here are the athletes to contribute to the count
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
MADE, world’s largest handmade bike show, returns to Portland this August; tickets on sale now
MADE, the world’s largest celebration of the art and craftsmanship of bicycle building, will return for its second edition in Portland, Oregon, this August.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
State Bicycle CO releases its first-ever titanium bike: could this be the most affordable ti gravel bike on the market?
State Bicycle Co, already known for its wallet-friendly offerings, is the latest brand to jump on the ti bandwagon with the release of its first-ever titanium bicycle.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
After breaking half my torso in a car-bike collision, a sports psychologist makes sense of the emotional turbulence of a long recovery
Dr. Kristin Keim explains why being sidelined is so hard for athletes and what you can do now to be better prepared when injury strikes.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Recovered from Covid, Sepp Kuss set to defend his Vuelta title
After a Covid infection derailed his Tour de France appearance, the American is recovered, training well and will race the Spanish Grand Tour, Grischa Niermann, Visma - Lease a Bike coach, confirms.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
These gravel and road bikes are more than 30% off - you won't find these discounts on Amazon!
We scoured the web and found complete gravel and road bikes up to 47% off
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
-
Want to compete in the UCI Esports World Championships this fall? The qualification process starts now
While October may seem far away, in order to qualify for the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship, you’d best get started now.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Are you the next Jay Vine or Neve Bradbury? Zwift Academy registration is now open with a pro contract on the line
Do you have what it takes to go pro? Here's your chance to prove it and net yourself a pro contract for 2025.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published