Name: Melisa Rollins
Birthdate: November 19, 1995
Hometown: Orem, Utah
Education: University of Utah, Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry
Top 5 Professional Cycling Accomplishments:
2023 1st place BWR Utah
2023 3rd place Redlands Classic GC
2023 2nd place Redlands Classic Time Trial
2022 5th place Unbound Gravel
2021 6th place Leadville 100
About Melisa:
Melisa started racing casually in 2016 while pursuing her bachelor's degree in Chemistry at the University of Utah. Her family had been doing long endurance style mountain bike races since she was a kid, so it was only natural for her to pick up the torch and start there. Her first race was the Leadville 100 mountain bike race in 2016, and after she crossed that finish line, she was hooked!
In 2021 her 2nd place result at the LeadBoat Challenge caught the eye of Nicola Cranmer at Team Twenty24, where she signed and has been racing ever since. She now not only specializes in racing endurance style off-road events, but also loves fast circuit races, criteriums, road races, and time trials. If there are two wheels and a pinned race number, count her in!
What inspired you to become a coach?
My coach, Emma White, has had a really profound impact on my career in sport, and I feel inspired to create the same difference in another athlete’s life.
Best tip for a new bike racer?
It doesn’t get easier, you just go faster. Working on mental strength will go a long way in this sport.
Favorite ride food?
Maurten solid 225 bar. SO GOOD
Favorite post ride/race meal?
Pizza!
Motivational warm up song:
Cowboys from Hell- Pantera :)
Best advice you’ve ever been given?
Let wins be wins. And celebrate them!
Tell us something about yourself that people may not know.
I’m an expert meal-prepper. I once meal-prepped 32 meals in a day. Half went in the fridge, half went in the freezer, and I had amazing no-stress meals for a whole week!
Favorite words of inspiration:
It’s not over til it’s over.
How can you help a client reach their goal?
"I have experienced racing at both the casual and elite level, and understand the challenges of training while juggling the stresses of a full time job. With this experience I can help equip you with the tools to become the best athlete you can be!" - Mel
Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Tele-Consultation with Melisa
Our free 15-minute Tele-Consultation provides you with the opportunity to speak with a coach to ask questions, learn more about our coaching services, and decide if you think we are the right fit for you and your goals.
To schedule your consult with Melisa, email: [email protected]
