World Champion, she deserve the rainbow Jersey..
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Marie in her own words..

Marie DeRosa ~ Champion du Monde



I have returned from St. Johann in Tirol, Austria – the site of the UCI Road Masters World Championships. I was there to compete for the “gold” with some 2000+ cyclists from all nations.

My first event was the 20K Time Trial on August 24. Amidst the surrounding mountains, I was positioned on the starting ramp, listening to the count down …
5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . GO ! The “little one with the big engine” had been set free. After passing a few of my rivals, more fuel was added to my fire. I smoked my nearest competitor by 52 seconds, the rest … by minutes. I became the 2005 World Masters Time Trial Champion.

The 40K Road Race was held the following day, August 25. I had specific instructions from my coach, Deirdre Murphy (Olympian and many times over Masters National and World Road Race Champion), on how to proceed: be in the break on the first climb and think PODIUM finish. I listened. 3rd Place was mine.

As if having placed well in these world-class races wasn’t enough, the awards ceremonies in St. Johann were another, ethereal high. They were held nightly in a spectacular setting. All I can liken it to is what I have seen for the Olympics:

• Large, outdoor stage with flood lights and brightly burning torch
• Red carpet leading up to the podium places
• Spectators filling the Town Square which is enveloped with flags of all nations
• Huge screen on the side to project images of winners
• The dignitaries of cycling and government making presentations

So, on the night of August 24, 2005, my name is announced – Marie DeRosa, 1st Place, World Masters Time Trial Champion, USA. I bolt up the red-carpeted stairs to my place of honor. I am wearing my Sanchez/Metro CRCA team uniform. The American flag is hoisted as our national anthem is played. I am awarded the Rainbow jersey of Champions, the Gold Medal and a trophy that is almost as big as I am… I feel overwhelmingly proud to be representing my country and my team. I now understand the tears of joy.

Not one to sit on my laurels, I have already planned my major goal for next season:

• Defend my title as World Masters Time Trial Champion
• Go for #1 in the World Masters Road Race

Cheers,
Marie

2005 UCI Worlds Master time trail champion
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I finally got real worlds master championship pictures to post. I am honored to have the pleasure to ride with this woman in Central park. I have always said Central Park is one of the best training ground for Cycling. For all thoes skeptic out there.. here's a world champion that trains in Central Park.

Calm before the strom
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This pic was taken right before someone attacked, and I think I lost one of my lungs chasing them down. But I caught them, yay..

Self Portrait, the artist in me..
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That's me spinning up on the 59th st. bridge. BTW, I am spinning 53/12 with no problem.

New Yorker
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Only in New York, Free show = Tourist and cheap new yorkers.

Hang out with mommy day!
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Da Man
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Andrea
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She has a three months old baby and she's already flying on the bike.

Bill
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What a pleasant guy.. Hope his office moves back to Manhattan.

marie
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This is Marie she is the world's amatuer time trial champion for 2005, and on her left is Shane our public interest lawyer in the park.