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.
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Bilbao, Buitrago headline Bahrain Victorious for Flèche Wallonne
By Laura Weislo published
News Four ascents of Mur de Huy mean more emphasis on early part of race
La Flèche Wallonne 2024 - Analysing the contenders
By Laura Weislo, Dani Ostanek published
Contenders Defending champion Demi Vollering joins Tom Pidcock among the top contenders for glory on the Mur de Huy
Amstel Gold Race Ladies Edition 2024 Start List
By Laura Weislo last updated
Start list Demi Vollering looking for her first win of the season as defending champion
Amstel Gold Race 2024 Start List
By Laura Weislo last updated
Start List Mathieu van der Poel returns to the scene of his first triumph
Van der Poel eclipses another speed record in Paris-Roubaix - Why are the Spring Classics becoming so fast?
By Laura Weislo published
News Weather, equipment, tactics among factors leading to record pace
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