Mejias wins at Armed Forces Classic

Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 pro cycling team traveled north from their home base in Roanoke for the two-day Armed Forces Cycling Classic held June 3-4 in Arlington, VA. The team took the win both days in the 25th edition of the race.

The Armed Forces Cycling Classic, presented by The Boeing Company, is the region’s premier cycling event, open to professional athletes and cycling enthusiasts of all abilities with events throughout the weekend. Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 assembled a powerhouse roster for the weekend’s pro races including current World and Olympic champion Jennifer Valente (USA), Cuban sensation Marlies Mejias (CUB), 40-time Mexican National Champion Sofia Arreola (MEX), 2023 Redlands overall GC winner Emily Ehrlich (USA), Dani Morshead (USA) who has been focused on track racing, and the team’s newest rider Laurel Quinones (USA). The team was directed by London Olympian Shelley Olds. 

The team assumed control of the race early on both days, firing off attacks from the start. With so many cards to play, they had fun with the prospect of a solo win or a field sprint. 

“I am so proud of this team, they raced as a unit and I am so grateful for everyone's hard work to put me on the top step of the podium both days,” said two-time Olympian and race winner, Marlies Mejias Garcia. “I have complete trust in them. This is the best team and I am very happy that we had such a successful weekend in our team’s home state of Virginia. Each time we race together, we get stronger. And a big thank you to my KX3 coach, Kristin Armstrong, for having the trust in me to be able to become a better athlete!”

KX3 athletes Emily Ehrlich and Laurel Quinones were a part of the dominating hit squad.