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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Is an arsenal of legal medications and supplements replacing doping in pro cycling?
By Laura Weislo published
News From ketones to caffeine, the 'Bomba' and 'Magic Box', French agencies concerned riders are being over-medicated

'It's a special day for cycling' – Tadej Pogačar extends with UAE Team Emirates through 2030
By Laura Weislo published
News World champion says 'I can't imagine myself anywhere else'

Victims of their own success? Belgian Cycling scraps bonuses for Worlds medals after 11 in five years
By Laura Weislo published
News Five world titles between Evenepoel and Kopecky makes bonuses 'not sustainable'

Chiara Consonni completes Canyon-SRAM 2025 roster
By Laura Weislo published
News Italian joins Tour de France Femmes champions from UAE Team ADQ

Lars van der Haar wins Nacht van Woerden 2024
By Laura Weislo published
Results Dutchman solos ahead of Michael Vanthourenhout, David Haverdings

Ineos Grenadiers revamp staff, add Dutch sprint coach Mehdi Kordi and coach Tom Hellemann from DSM for 2025
By Laura Weislo published
News British team making 'positive changes' after third year of Grand Tour drought

How the latest moves in the transfer market have shaped the relegation battle in 2025
By Laura Weislo published
News Arkéa-B&B Hotels worries continue as team bleeds talent with loss of Frenchman a year before his contract ends

Astana Qazaqstan miss UCI deadline for 2025 registration
By Laura Weislo published
News Ceratizit-WNT also late due to administrative issues but intend to continue in WorldTour
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