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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WorldTour peloton tests out new UCI feed zone rules at Tour Down Under - 'it's a seismic shift'
By Laura Weislo published
News Organisers react to last-minute regulation changes, teams convince UCI to be flexible

'I thought maybe I mucked that up' - Tour Down Under stage winner Sam Welsford went early in the sprint
By Laura Weislo published
News Visma-Lease a Bike's Matthew Brennan almost surprises stage 1 winner

Dylan Van Baarle crashes at Tour Down Under, breaks collarbone in fresh injury setback
By Laura Weislo published
News Visma-Lease a Bike veteran will not start stage 2, team say

'I couldn't ride my bike outside for half a year' - Norwegian champion on overcoming a career-altering crash to land on the Women of Tour Down Under podium
By Laura Weislo published
News Mie Bjørndal Ottestad finishes in third place, finding luck after broken neck and severe concussion

Feeling the heat but keeping their cool – EF Education-Oatly withstand onslaught to claim Women's Tour Down Under
By Laura Weislo published
News Swiss GC winner Noemi Rüegg credits new Australian teammate Sarah Roy as crucial factor in defence of lead on brutal day of racing

Uno-X director has dubious honour of earning first UCI yellow card at Women's Tour Down Under
By Laura Weislo published
News Team directors up in the air as to whether new system will improve safety

Visma-Lease a Bike abandon mobile 'control room' data van
By Laura Weislo published
News Controversial project did not add value but concept will continue from team headquarters

Sam Welsford wins Down Under Classic ahead of final corner crash
By Laura Weislo published
Results Criterium champion puts team's work to good use in Adelaide to beat Uhlig and Brennan
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