Name: Marlies Mejias Garcia

Birthdate: December 29, 1992

Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia

Education: Physical Education Teacher, Giraldo Córdoba Cardin University, Havana, Cuba. 

Coaching Certifications: USAC Level Three Coach, Training Peaks University Advanced Essentials.  

Top 5 Professional Cycling Accomplishments: 

2012 London Olympics 7th - Track

2016 Rio Olympics 8th - Track

2015 Track World silver 

2010 World Championship Bronze

*Pan American Championships Gold medal  (12)

*Central American- Caribbean Games medal (8)

*Cuba National Road Race Gold (3)

*Cuba National TT Gold  (4)

About Marlies:

Marlies started cycling in 2006 in Cuba, in 2008 she was quickly invited to the Cuban National team. She attended University and she graduated with a degree in Physical Education in 2011. 

During her time in Cuba, she participated in multiple  Pan American Games, Central American Games, and World Cups and two Olympic Games! Marlies is an animal lover and enjoys spending time with her family.

She has been a member of Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24, Nicola Cranmer's team in 2018.  After becoming a mother, she returned to the team in 2021. She resides in Roanoke, Virginia with her 4 year old daughter and husband. She won 16 professional races in North America last year, making her the most winning athlete in the U.S. in 2023. Her speciality is sprinting. She is coached by three-time Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong. 

Marlies' primary language is Spanish and secondary English. 

What inspired you to become a coach? 

I want to share enthusiasm and motivation in athletes regardless of their competitive level, being a coach is an opportunity to impact lives, grow, and create an environment of success!  

Best tip for a new bike racer?

Always wear a helmet and enjoy your bike!

Favorite ride food?

Bread with Nutella

Favorite post ride/race meal? 

Rice, beans and chicken 

Motivational warm up song: 

In the end  - Lilly Goodman

Best advice you’ve ever been given?

Follow your dreams even if they seem impossible!

Tell us something about yourself that people may not know. 

I love spending time alone.

Favorite words of inspiration:

Remember that motivation is the key to success, Persist and keep going! 

How can you help a client reach their goal? 

"I would like to share all the experience acquired over the years, being an athlete and now a coach! I am coached by one of the best in the business, Kristin Armstrong and have learned a lot from working with her for several years.  I enjoy helping athletes of all competitive levels achieve their goals, that keeps me inspired and committed!  Whether you are a junior athlete, a high performance athlete or someone working towards a fitness goal or an event, I am open to working with everyone.

I'm excited to work with you and determining your objectives specifically, focusing on the process." - Marlies 

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