
Laura Weislo
Laura raced in the United States as a category 1 racer through 2010, competing on the UCI level in the early 2000s at races like the Redlands Cycling Classic, Philadelphia International Classic, Athens Twilight criterium while working full time as a molecular biologist. Having caught the cycling bug, she tossed away her BS in Biology and Masters of Science in Genetics and left the world of corporate America to join Cyclingnews in 2006. She immediately faced the seriousness of professional cycling while covering the Gent Six Day where Spaniard Isaac Galvez lost his life. This incident and the many others have pushed her to highlight stories around rider safety.
The year she joined Cyclingnews was also the year of Operacion Puerto, the beginning of the massive doping scandal and reckoning that eventually saw Lance Armstrong banned for life.
Through massive changes in the sport, the internet, and the emergence of social media and a radically altered media landscape, Laura has helped lead Cyclingnews into the modern era of professional cycling and ensure that Cyclingnews has the most trusted, independent, and authentic reporting on the sport.
Latest articles by Laura Weislo

Will Lidl-Trek Women be among the best with Deignan and Van Dijk retired? Analysing the team's rider recruitment for 2026
By Laura Weislo published
Analysis Four recruits bring depth to the team as Lidl invests more into the organisation

2025 Road National Champions index
By Laura Weislo last updated
Index The winners from this year's competitions

'I've seen so many doctors' - Thalita de Jong looking forward to 2026 after year plagued by medical mystery
By Laura Weislo published
News Former cyclocross world champion aiming for incident free season with Human Powered Health

I spent three years tracking cycling's team rankings for WorldTour promotion/relegation, and the data is fascinating
By Laura Weislo last updated
Analysis A deep dive into the data behind the performances of the 2026 WorldTour candidates

Luke Lamperti turned down extension offer from Soudal-QuickStep to join EF Education-EasyPost
By Laura Weislo published
News US rider made the decision before knowing of Evenepoel's departure but sees positives in switch another WorldTour squad

Cyclocross 2025-2026 – A comprehensive guide
By Laura Weislo last updated
Guide The races, riders, bikes and gear to watch this season

'Paperwork issues' holding up Jayco AlUla and Liv AlUla Jayco UCI registrations for 2026 ironed out
By Simone Giuliani, Laura Weislo published
News Team confirms all documents have been submitted for men's and women's WorldTour teams

Classics specialist Oier Lazkano suspended, loses Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe contract over Biological Passport values
By Laura Weislo published
News Spaniard who has not raced since April 'provisionally suspended' by UCI

Former WorldTour rider Vinicius Rangel Costa banned for 20 months over whereabouts failures
By Laura Weislo published
News Brazilian missed three whereabouts for anti-doping controls in a year

Track World Championships: Great Britain and Netherlands share titles on day 3
By Laura Weislo, Katy Madgwick published
Results Golds for Team GB as Tarling and Charlton dazzle in Santiago, while Lavreysen, Wiebes and Van de Wouw deliver for impressive Dutch haul

Tour de France 2026 route analysis - Stages where the race can be won or lost
By Laura Weislo published
Analysis Two stage finishes atop Alpe d'Huez are only one piece of the 2026 puzzle

Good news for Uno-X Mobility - Intermarché did not apply for 2026-2028 WorldTour licence
By Laura Weislo published
News UCI releases list of WorldTour, ProTeam applicants: Ma Petite Entreprise women, George Hincapie's Modern Adventure team applies for ProTeam

'I should have stopped the team last year' - Belgian ProTeam Wagner Bazin WB to end as sponsor hunt fails
By Laura Weislo published
News Team founded as Wallonie Bruxelles in 2011 to disband

Cynisca Cycling on 'hiatus' for 2026 after sponsorship hunt comes up empty
By Laura Weislo published
News American women's team will help fund rider salaries in 2026

XDS-Astana snap up Cristián Rodríguez from dying Arkéa-B&B Hotels team
By Laura Weislo published
News Spaniard inks one-year deal as team extends with Gate, Malucelli

Tour of Holland: Ethan Hayter powers to prologue victory
By Laura Weislo published
Results Cameron Rogers, Jakob Søderqvist beaten by fractions of a second

Death threats, insults and disqualification as an emoji in Strava post sparks controversy at Tour of Mentougou
By Laura Weislo published
News Mario Aparicio ejected from race over Strava post that organisers say 'violated the spirit of sportsmanship'

'I tried to catch everyone, but I couldn't' - How a 40-year-old lawyer beat Tadej Pogačar in his own challenge
By Laura Weislo published
News Handicapped hill climb doesn't work out for the reigning world champion

Francisco Mancebo, the oldest rider to win a pro race, finally retires at 49
By Laura Weislo published
News Spaniard ends career that started over 27 years ago

Uno-X Mobility pull away from Cofidis in WorldTour relegation/promotion fight with two weeks remaining
By Laura Weislo published
Analysis Pending Intermarché-Lotto merger and Arkéa-B&B Hotels future still weighing on French team

'If anyone can tell me how to beat Tadej today, I'd love to hear it' - Belgian tactics fall short in European Championships as Remco Evenepoel takes silver behind Pogačar
By Laura Weislo published
News Belgian team had a plan to bring the race to the final circuits but Pogačar preempted them

Trek CX Cup C1: Eric Brunner, Maghalie Rochette solo to wins in Waterloo
By Laura Weislo last updated
Results Van Kempen, Strohmeyer round out podium in men's race while Bakker, Aseltine step up in women's

Adam Yates gives UAE Team Emirates XRG win 90 in Coppa Agostoni
By Laura Weislo published
Results Carlos Canal claims second after late puncture
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