
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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Chloé Dygert launches fundraiser in support of track star Sarah Hammer amid serious health battleAmerica’s most decorated track cyclist has undergone seven surgeries and faces respiratory complications and mounting medical costs after a sudden vascular emergency
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'I believe Tadej could win the Tour de France on this bike' - Phil Gaimon plugs an unreleased but 'pro-worthy' State Bicycle Co. aero bikeComing soon, the new road model will be available with electronic shifting for as little as $2,800, with an SL version topping out around $4,000
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'I want to set my sights on the Winter Games' - Quinn Simmons reveals his unusual ambitionsA junior world medalist in ski mountaineering, Simmons is keeping the door open to a rare Olympic double
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New sponsor, same pink: Assos steps in as EF Pro Cycling’s new apparel partnerEF Pro Cycling’s unmistakable pink lives on as Assos promises to continue the team's visual identity while introducing 'a new, almost other-worldly energy to the peloton'
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'Mags has big ambitions': World champion Magdeleine Vallieres signs long-term extension at EF Education-OatlyWith the rainbow jersey draped over her shoulders, Vallieres will take on more of a leadership role within the squad
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Looking to go pro? The JAKROO Women’s Composite Team wants to help get you thereAfter helping launch Emmi Gilbert's young career this season, the JAKROO Women’s Composite Team is searching for its next breakout star
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Chris King turns 50 and celebrates golden anniversary with, you guessed it, gold componentsThe American component maker is celebrating five decades in the bike world with matte gold hubs, accessories and a year-long anniversary roll-outs
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Giro finally pulls back the curtain on its Grand Tour-winning Eclipse Pro aero road helmet, but consumers will have to wait a few months yetHere's a first look at Giro's most aerodynamic road helmet to date
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USA Cycling unveils 2026 National Championship schedule with 21 events throughout the yearFrom cycling eSports in January to cyclocross in December, here are the dates and locations for the 2026 season
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Visma-Lease a Bike spends thousands each season buying its own pedals — here’s whyDespite having component sponsors, the WorldTour team purchases Speedplay pedals outright. The “wildly misunderstood pedal" has become a quiet constant inside the team’s setup
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$73 million in debt and looking to sell: Rad Power Bikes files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid mounting pressuresManagement aims to restructure its finances and sell the company within the next 45 to 60 days
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'I’m done living for speed on the bike' – Pete Stetina announces retirement and one last gravel farewell tourThe former WorldTour climber and gravel pioneer says his time has come, revealing a film, a farewell tour and a new role guiding the next generation with Canyon.
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After testing Specialized’s $700 Remco Torch shoes, I’m not smitten — and that’s a good thingFor the gear-obsessed climber who counts every gram, the Torch Remco may feel like forbidden candy. But for most riders?
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Forget aero, shorten your crank arms and point a fan at your bum: A bike-fit expert’s tips for your best indoor cycling season yetHow to ride longer and harder, feel better and avoid injuries while riding indoors
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'My first bike was a Schwinn Mag Scrambler, it was the beginning of everything' - Lance Armstrong narrates new documentary on iconic cycling brandFrom its 1895 founding to its 1992 bankruptcy, "No Hands" charts Schwinn's rise, cultural impact and eventual collapse
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'I’ve not had my period since 2014. I've abused my body for too long' - Veronica Ewers announces pause from professional racingThe 31-year-old, once one of the nation’s fastest-rising talents, says her body now requires a full reset after a decade of damage
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Patagonia, The North Face and Columbia make excellent puffies, yet I wear this Specialized jacket more than any other — and it’s on final sale nowVersatile, eye-catching and just $106 while on sale, Specialized’s Packable Down Jacket is the one I take everywhere
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Not a day goes by that I don't wear these Roll Recovery Slides, and my feet have never been happier — Don't wait, they're now under $50 in the Amazon Black Friday saleDeals After hours in stiff cycling shoes, these slides are designed to let your feet decompress, boost comfort and speed up post-ride recovery
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My favourite practical, unexpected and not-too-spendy gifts for cyclists (that they won’t already own)From e-pumps to air compressors, tyre levers to winter boots: useful, underrated gear your cyclist will actually use
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‘The state just keeps on letting us down’ – driver who killed Magnus White considered for residential re-entry, months into sentenceMagnus White’s family urges the public to send letters to the Community Corrections Board opposing her transfer
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Rad Power Bikes in crisis? Seattle company hit with battery warning but cannot afford a fixWith 31 fires and nearly three-quarter–million dollars in damage linked to its batteries, Rad Power Bikes says a full recall would bankrupt the company
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'I still have big ambitions': Alison Jackson on her move to Auber93, the rise of Canadian cyclists, and the victories she’s still chasingFrom mentoring the next wave of Canadian cyclists to chasing another Classics victory, Jackson’s transfer to Auber93 is full of opportunity
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Surly Skid Loader reviewed: A rugged cargo e-bike built for more than city streetsSurly’s tough, adaptable e-bike gets some subtle yet welcome updates, but who exactly is the Skid Loader for?
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Stinner's Gibraltar Podium is a handcrafted, made-in-the-USA titanium road bike with dream-build potential — all for under $7KEven in stock form, this Santa Barbara–built machine is smooth, lively and ready for long days with ample room to grow into a true dream build
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