
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

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

GP Ciudad de Eibar: Debora Silvestri nabs first pro victory
By Laura Weislo last updated
Results Italian out-sprints Thomson, Coutinho

'A three-way battle doesn't depend on them, but on me' - Jonas Vingegaard ready for rare European Championship title fight against Pogačar, Evenepoel
By Laura Weislo published
News Dane lines up with national team for the first time since 2018

Road European Championships: Demi Vollering wins elite women's road race with 37km solo ride
By Laura Weislo published
Results Dutchwoman finishes 1:18 up on Kasia Niewiadoma, who outsprints Anna van der Breggen for silver

Giro dell'Emilia: Isaac del Toro beats Tom Pidcock for 14th victory of 2025
By Laura Weislo published
Results Lenny Martinez rounds out podium in Bologna

Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt out of European championships, ends 2025 season
By Laura Weislo published
News French rider still suffering from illness after Rwanda Worlds

'The market is both flooded and in limbo' – Uncertainty around Intermarché-Lotto merger, Arkéa-B&B Hotels' future mucking up transfer works
By Laura Weislo published
News Over 400 riders and staff still waiting for answers as end of season nears

Road European Championships: Marlen Reusser doubles up with elite women's time trial title
By Laura Weislo published
Results Ottestad, Bredewold round out podium in Ètoile

At risk of relegation from the WorldTour, Cofidis part ways with manager Cédric Vasseur
By Laura Weislo published
News Raphaël Jeune to step into leadership role of French team

'Disproportionate' - Women's WorldTeams disqualified at Tour de Romandie over GPS trackers file appeal with CAS
By Laura Weislo published
News Teams that were kicked out of WorldTour stage race in August for refusing units said they were 'intimidated'

Will Barta opts for Tudor Pro Cycling's 'stable and supportive environment' for 2026
By Laura Weislo published
News American links up with compatriot Larry Warbasse in transfer from Movistar

'I came to win so I'm a bit upset' - Isabella Holmgren unable to match French team in first women's under-23 Worlds road race
By Laura Weislo, Matilda Price published
News Canadian under-23 MTB World Champion takes sixth place in Rwanda
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