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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Egan Bernal snags double Colombian national championship titles
By Laura Weislo last updated
News Ineos Grenadiers rider adds road race victory to time trial win

Mathieu van der Poel, Marianne Vos honour Sanne Cant in retirement music video
By Laura Weislo published
News Belgian lauded for successful career with three World and 15 Belgian titles

Volta a Valenciana: Jonathan Milan wins stage 5 as Santiago Buitrago takes overall victory
By Laura Weislo published
Results Lidl-Trek sprinter takes sprint win on finale ahead of Jake Stewart and Giovanni Lonardi

Lorena Wiebes is the UAE Tour Women rider of the day
By Laura Weislo last updated
European champion shows patience, cool calculation with a dominant sprint victory

Bretagne Ladies Tour cancelled over budget shortfall
By Laura Weislo published
News Race missing €37,000 but vows to return in 2026

Étoile de Bessèges down to 64 riders as Kern Pharma drop out over safety concerns
By Laura Weislo published
News Organisers praise remaining riders for 'professionalism' as CPA vow to push improved safety in smaller races through SafeR

Volta a Valenciana: Santiago Buitrago takes race lead with solo stage 4 victory
By Laura Weislo published
Results Jonathan Milan takes a surprise second on uphill finish, with Johan Söderqvist third as Almeida misses key move

WorldTour relegation race takes shape after Tour Down Under, Cadel Evans Road Race
By Laura Weislo published
News XDS Astana making headway but miss objectives in season opener
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