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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'The future is bright, the future is female' – Rapha bets on women to boost cycling and its bottom line
Despite its financial losses, there is an unmistakable optimism within the company as it bets on a future powered by women
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‘The major update I’ve been waiting for’ - Hammerhead Karoo computers now support third-party apps
Hammerhead users can now access third-party weather, data and training apps directly on Karoo cycling computers
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SBT GRVL introduces Women’s Team Race Challenge, expands female participation in sold-out event
New team-based format encourages amateur female cyclists to race together, offering a $3,000 prize purse and additional registration spots
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Shimano 12-speed GRX Di2 long-term review: 2x shifting for off-road riding isn’t dead after all
Thanks to Shimano’s latest Di2 groupset, I’ve come to appreciate the benefits of 2x shifting all over again—even if Shimano plays it a bit too safe
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'This will ultimately price out certain consumers and hurt demand' - bike companies react to new steel and aluminium tariffs
The US bike industry could be facing a new set of economic challenges as Trump hikes up import taxes
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Watch America's 'toughest, richest' road race live: Levi’s GranFondo aims to restore the US road racing scene with live coverage
America’s best racers, on- and off-road, will vie for a $156,000 prize purse
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‘Trump used me as a scapegoat’ - Trans cyclist Austin Killips slams the President for doing nothing to actually elevate, fund or support women athletes
‘They are cowards who don’t want to do the actual work of empowering and supporting athletes’ - Killips says
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Bad day bonus: Silca believes its new tubeless sealant is so good, it will pay athletes $500 when they flat
Silca is willing to bet against its own failure with new, long-lasting sealant containing injectable carbon fibre strands
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With incredible battery life and hard-to-beat value, the Coros Dura is a solid little computer yet I’ll be sticking with Garmin - here’s why
The Dura is a sleek GPS cycling computer with impressive battery life and performance, but it falls short when riding off the beaten path.
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Trump’s ‘Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports’ mandate bans transgender athletes from women's sports; what does this mean for competitive cycling in the US?
‘It will become increasingly dangerous for trans/non-binary folks to attend races’ in Trump’s America — professional triathlete and gravel racer says new mandates are ‘scary’
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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.
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'There are fewer teams than there have ever been in the last 10 years' - JAKROO launches Women’s Composite Team to bolster struggling US road scene
The composite team is currently seeking riders for upcoming Redlands Classic and Armed Forces Cycling Classic
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Best winter cycling shoes 2025: footwear for cold weather riding reviewed and rated
Investing in the best winter cycling shoes will keep your feet warm every winter for years to come.
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Ted King to be inducted in the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame
King is joined by LeLan Dains, John Hobbs, Ted King and Amanda Nauman-Sheek in the inductees class of 2025
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Buy your next Wahoo or Garmin with your HSA/FSA funds: A guide to insurance-eligible fitness products
How to use your medical insurance plan to buy your next trainer, heart rate monitor, and more
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CYCPLUS AS2 Pro reviewed: electric, precise and compact—is this the bike pump for the 21st century?
The AS2 Pro e-pump offers a modern solution for quick tyre inflation but it also comes with modern drawbacks
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The National Cycling League appears to be fully dead
Effective immediately, the NCL paused all its operations in order to focus on restructuring and rebuilding for the 2025 season.
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Bonnie Tu, the most powerful woman in bicycling, retires after more than 30 years in the industry
'Her unwavering passion transformed the cycling industry and empowered countless women to chase their dream,' says Liv in tribute
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REI cuts 428 jobs, shuts down adventure travel and outdoor education programming
'We’ve held out as long as possible, but the fact remains that Experiences is an unprofitable business for the co-op, and we must adjust course,' says REI CEO
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'Not just another semi-slick': a first ride on Rene Herse's first-ever part-knob, part-slick gravel tyre
With pro racer input and patent-pending innovations, Rene Herse unveils a 'best of both worlds,' fast yet grippy gravel tyre
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Anne-Marije Rook's 2024 Gear of the Year: from the best brakes on the market to great earbuds and a statement t-shirt
In 2024, I fell back in love with road riding and witnessed women’s sports make history time and again
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Congressman introduces road safety bill in honour of slain Team USA cyclist
The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2024 aims to make roads safer for all vulnerable users through advanced automatic emergency braking technology
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Last-minute gifts cyclists will love: gift subscriptions to Strava, Ride with GPS and more are just a click away
From indoor training to Tour de France streaming and magazines, these gifts will keep your cyclist pedalling happily in 2025
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Best bike bells of 2024 - we pick out our favourite models
The best bike bells, chosen for style and function
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