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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Eli Iserbyt claims GP Sven Nys in absence of Mathieu van der Poel
By Laura Weislo published
Results Ronhaar, Verstrynge round out podium

Mathieu van der Poel skips GP Sven Nys after injuring his rib in Loenhout crash
By Laura Weislo published
News Absence of world champion opens up the field in Baal

XDS Astana demote Gleb Syritsa to development team to make room for Chinese rider
By Laura Weislo published
News Team trades sprinter, extends with Kuzmin as they prepare fight for UCI points

Transfer news: 20 WorldTour riders still without confirmed contracts for 2025
By Laura Weislo published
News Sixteen Women's WorldTour riders have not yet announced plans for the coming season

Run-in with spectator denies Wout van Aert a podium chance in cyclocross season debut
By Laura Weislo published
News Final lap incident knocks Belgian out of contention for second behind Mathieu van der Poel

Wout van Aert no challenge for Mathieu van der Poel in Exact Cross Loenhout
By Laura Weislo published
Results World Champion rides away to his fourth straight win as Nys, Sweeck round out podium

'I was getting a bit annoyed at myself' - Mathieu van der Poel overcomes late mistakes to claim another solo victory in Gavere
By Laura Weislo published
Results Michael Vanthourenhout takes second as Thibau Nys overcomes struggles to finish third

After months of 'fighting for his life', Ineos teenager switches to Lotto Kern-Haus PSD Bank development team
By Laura Weislo published
News Theodor Storm recovering from autoimmune illness while Peter Øxenberg's WorldTour debut delayed
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