Cuban Cyclist Marlies Mejias wins in her Professional Debut

HAVANA, Cuba, Oct 24 (acn) Cuban cyclist Marlies Mejias debuted with victory in the Weber Shimano Ladies Power professional club when winning the Criterium Buenos Aires Fijo 2016 race, during the Shimano Fest, held at Argentina's capital.

According to the digital site of JIT sports publication, the talented 23 year old rider surpassed in the final sprint six other runners in an event that lasted one hour and 15 minutes.
Her closest pursuers were Daniela Jobse, Micaela Barroso, Estefania Pilz and Alejandra Prezioso, respectively.
The race had emotions from the beginning, as the Caribbean athlete escaped from the first minutes in a small group, which included two of her teammates ¨whose work allowed me to reserve forces for the final sprint, ¨Mejías told Trabajadores newspaper.
"It was my first competition defending this club and I can say it was a nice experience, she said.
"I must thank my teammates for the great work done, helping me to win on Sunday," added the Pan American multi-champion and seventh seat in the omnium event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
"I've been very well received and although the official contract begins in 2017, these first presentations are very important because it allows me to better understand the team dynamics," she stated.
Mejias also noted that on October 30 she will participate in a similar event in the streets of Buenos Aires before leaving for the Tour of Colombia, from November 7 to 12.
Then she will return to Cuba to attend the second edition of the Titan Tropic, a mountain bike race, only cycling event in which she has not competed yet.