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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‘One of the biggest talents of his generation’: Meet America’s most promising new cycling star, teen Ashlin BarrySeventeen years old and destined for the sport’s biggest stage — just like his parents
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Editors' picks: Who will win the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda?Our editors name their mind, heart and wild card picks for the biggest prize in cycling
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US national champion hopefuls can soon pre-ride championship race courses from homeTrainingPeaks Virtual becomes USA Cycling’s official esports platform through 2028
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The 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic: Here's what we know and why its return is a big deal'For cyclists, only the Champs Élysées on the last day of the Tour matches the Philly ambiance,' says Freddie Rodriguez
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This bike has won Unbound Gravel two years in a row - but getting your hands on one may be difficultThe Rose Backroads FF reviewed
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‘Simple, reliable, and built for efficiency’ – see the bikes that are carrying Kilian Jornet to all of America’s 14,000-foot peaks this monthAs part of his States of Elevation project, the ultra-endurance icon is aiming to climb every 14,000-foot mountain in the mainland United States, linking them all by bike
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I now wear these every day — Roll Recovery's Superplush recovery slides reviewedStability over squish: why Roll Recovery’s firm, structured recovery slides have become my daily go-to
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Kristen Faulkner to miss remainder of season due to shoulder surgeryOlympic champion sidelined after crash-marred Tour de France Femmes resulted in cartilage damage
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Preview: World-class racing returns to U.S. soil at the Maryland Cycling Classic this SaturdayHere’s what to expect, who to cheer for and how to watch America’s 'most important race'
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A virtual Brompton World Championships, new Zwift Click controllers, new training tools and more – here’s what’s coming to Zwift this winterZwift is rolling out a busy schedule of updates and events this indoor season, ranging from hardware improvements to camps and route updates
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USA Cycling bans transgender athletes from female categories beginning September 15, 2025New USA Cycling rules align with USOPC and federal directives
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Polar’s new wearable is screen-free, subscription-free and a direct competitor to WhoopThe Polar Loop is the brand’s first screen-free wearable band designed to track activity, sleep and biometrics 24/7
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'World champion of changing plans' - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot reverses decision, will race World Championships in RwandaThe 33-year-old French woman already has 12 World titles to her name
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Knog recalls Blinder bike lights over battery fire riskRecall applies to early batches of the Blinder 900 and 1300
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Hot weather, hotter bikes: Our 10 favourites from MADE 2025From invisible welds to 32-inch wheels, this year’s hottest framebuilding exhibition proved that craft and creativity are alive and well
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Innovative, inspiration and eye-wateringly expensive: No.22 and Mosaic usher in the future of titaniumAt the MADE show, two superbikes revealed just how far titanium design and pricing can go
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The other Pegoretti brother: DeAnima’s bikes are unmistakably Italian yet carbon, disc-brake and modernBehind the niche brand DeAnima sits one of cycling’s most famous last names
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Free from UCI limits: Inside Pete Stetina & Ian Boswell’s super-light Mt. Washington Hillclimb bike builds“It’s kind of a stupid bike in that it literally only does one thing,” Stetina said
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'Let’s do this for Dad' – Pete Stetina chases family legacy and all-time record at America’s hardest hill climbStetina takes on fellow ex-WorldTour pro Ian Boswell, Mount Washington’s brutal gradients, fickle weather, and the ghost of his father’s record
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'Ferrand-Prévot’s weight loss for the Tour puts pressure on all of us,' says Marlen ReusserDoctor and competitor Marlen Reusser says Ferrand-Prévot’s weight loss sets a worrying standard for the peloton
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The FiftyOne Assassin reviewed: this thoughtful production gravel bike from a custom builder shines in versatilityMany gravel bikes ask you to choose: race-day weapon or pack mule, minimalist or all-terrain beast. The FiftyOne Assassin refuses to pick sides.
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4kg: the weight of a double standard. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot climbed into history and all we talked about was her weightThe scrutiny of Ferrand-Prévot’s body and the ongoing double standard in sports
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'One of the best climbers in the world' - who is Maeva Squiban, the sensation taking the Tour de France Femmes by storm?Maeva Squiban has single-handedly salvaged UAE Team ADQ’s Tour while giving France a new cycling star to cheer for
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How do Tour de France Femmes riders get their custom bikes so fast?Inside Specialized’s rapid turnaround for Kim Le Court and Lorena Wiebes at the Tour de France Femmes
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