Marisa is an elite American road cyclist
riding for a new elite team, DFT p/b Treads in 2009.  She has been racing full time as a professional for four years and began her career racing for Fort Lewis College in 2004.  In this short period of time, Marisa won the 2007 Tour of the Gila's "Gila Monster" road race and the queen stage of the NRC event earning one of the top spots in the American peloton.

Through her dedication, hard work, and positive outlook, she

is on the fast track to the top of her sport.  Marisa will be racing many of the National racing Calendar races but will also be focusing on Multi sport events for 2009.

Marisa attributes most of her success to the endless support of her loving family, friends and generous sponsors.  She looks forward to an exciting season in 2009!
 

Photos on front taken by
Dean Howard