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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Jonas Vingegaard heads up list of 2025 Paris-Nice contenders
By Laura Weislo published
Contenders Team time trial to be vital in deciding victory at spring stage race

O Gran Camiño: Derek Gee wins, takes race lead in stage 3 time trial
By Laura Weislo published
Results Canadian beats Davide Piganzoli to victory by 17 seconds as former leader Magnus Cort sheds 25 seconds

O Gran Camiño: Magnus Cort launches long-range sprint to win opening stage and claim first leader's jersey
By Laura Weislo published
Results Santiago Mesa second and Giovanni Lonardi third on extended straightaway along shoreline of Atlantic ocean

XDS Astana make big early gains in relegation battle, climb to second in UCI rankings
By Laura Weislo published
News Team's push to remain in WorldTour off to a flying start but there's a long way to go until October

2026 Tour de France to start with team time trial in Barcelona
By Laura Weislo published
News 19.7-kilometre test to use new ASO rules giving riders individual times

Strade Bianche Women 2025 start list
By Laura Weislo published
Start list Who will succeed Lotte Kopecky in 2025?

Strade Bianche 2025 start list
By Laura Weislo published
Start list Tadej Pogačar returns to defend in Siena
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