Marlen Reusser

In 2017, Marlen finished her medical studies and solved her first cycling license. The successes were not long in coming and she decided to quit her job as a surgical resident two years later to dedicate herself to a professional career.

In 2020 she rode for the French team Équipe Paule Ka (formerly Bigla Katusha), which disbanded and she moved to the Italian team Alé BTC Ljubljana as of 2021. In that year she became European Champion and Vice World Champion in the individual time trial and she won the silver medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. She also achieved podium finishes in the biggest road races.

"This year Marlen tackles the second season with the team SD Worx. The Dutch team has a long history and has already won many major victories and championships. For example, Marlen's stage win at the inaugural Tour des Femmes last year. This year, the team is again striving to consolidate its position as one of the best women's road cycling teams in the world - and Marlen is an important part of that. So we can look forward to seeing what 2023 will bring!"

Marlen Reusser

What do you like the most about being at home? Hotel Mama (Switzerland), woah, "my" people, Switzerland!, my bed.

How did you get into cycling? And at what age? I was in love with endurance sport since my late teenage years. 2014 I joined for the first time a local cycling club, 2017 I did my first cycling races, 2019 I turned professional in a small team.

What team do you ride for? Team SD Worx (Worlds 1st Women's World Tour Team)

What is your discipline? Road Cycling (Time Trial & Road)

How long have you been with SPECIALIZED? Since begin of 2022, love it!

What was the feeling when sitting on a SPECIALIZED Bike for the first time? Huge! Really, it was game changing.

What Bikes are you riding from SPECIALIZED? TT, Tarmac SL7, MTB, Crux Cross Bike and City Bike. All my bikes! :)

What does riding your bike mean to you? It's my profession, and I like that one. Most I love if I don't "have to" ride and can chill on the bike, enjoy the landscape, choose my pace and feel the wind and speed.

What is your favourite race, event in the calendar? Flanders

What do you eat and drink during a 3-5 hours ride? Depends on the goal of the training and intensity. Maurten products, Bärli Biber, Haribo, Sandwich, everything :) In training never gels for me! ;)

Biberli or Gel? Biberli first

Apfelschorle or Rivella? Tea, Kombucha

Beer or Wine? No alcohol

Sprint or Marathon? Road Racing!

Uphill or Downhill? Downhill

Race or Free ride? Freeriding

Ride alone or in a groupe? In a groupe