Marta Morris

"It's not what other people believe you can do, it's what you believe" - Gail Devers

D.O.B.: 10/23/1997
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Current City: Grand Junction, CO
Height: 5'4"
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Specialty: climber and road racer
Nickname: Mountain Marta
School: High School
Years racing: 6

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Career Highlights

2nd - 2012 Tour of Rimouski Stage 3
2nd - 2011 National Championship Road Race
4th - 2011 National Championship Criterium
6th - 2013 National Championship Road Race
8th - 2012 GC Tour of Rimouski

2013

6th - 2013 National Championship Road Race
4th - Sea Otter Classic Circuit Race
5th - Sea Otter Classic Road Race
1st - Grand Junction Epic
5th - Colorado Senior State Criterium Championships

2012

2nd - 2012 Tour of Rimouski Stage 3
5th - 2012 Tour of Rimouski Stage 1
5th - 2012 Tour of Rimouski Stage 6
6th - 2012 National Criterium
8th - 2012 National Road Race

Marta was born into an active family who had a passion for skiing, cycling, climbing, and anything outdoors. When she was barely two she made her first turns at Snowmass. As she grew older her competitive side began to show, and she joined the local ski team as well as competed in gymnastics. All was going well until she had an accident in 2008, and broke her leg. Cycling became therapy, and the rest is history. Marta has raced for Two Rivers Cycling, JETCycling, and currently races for the Twenty16 Junior Development Team. She has eleven State Championship wins, two National medals, and two international podiums.

If you weren’t bike racing, you would be...?
A swimmer, Nordic skier, or backcountry skier.

What made you want to become a bike racer?

When I was ten I was in a bad ski racing accident and broke my tibia. I spend 6 weeks in a full leg cast, and as soon as they put me into a short cast I started going to the gym and taking spin classes. Finally, the cast was removed and I got a road bike and started races a few months later.

Who is an inspiration to you in your life, both on and off the bike?

My inspiration is anyone who has a dream, and does what it takes to achieve it. Actions like that take courage and that inspires me everyday to work hard towards my goals.

The best thing about being a bike racer is?

The best part about biking is that it opens up so many more doors for your future. You can meet so many people from all over the country and the world. It also helps you develop a healthy lifestyle which is super important.

Favorite place you’ve raced your bike and why?

I love riding in Grand Junction because we have some of the most beautiful rides I've ever been on. Living in a mountainous desert has its advantages!

Favorite cross training or off season activity?

Nordic skiing because I love being in the mountains and working really hard with my dad.

Favorite meal when training?

Any type of fish and rice

Favorite meal when you can eat whatever you want?

Sweet potatoes and steak

Best tip for a new bike racer

Enjoy the ride. It's worth it!

Favorite things to do off the bike:

1. Powder skiing
2. Nordic skiing
3. Night hiking
4. Paint my nails
5. Swimming
6. Studying

Top 10 warm up/pre-race songs on your iPod:

1. Seven Nations Army / The White Stripes
2. Turn the Night Up / Enrique Iglesias
3. Tonight / Enrique Iglesias
4. Ray Bands / B.o.B
5. Timber / Pitbull
6. The Phoenix / Fall Out Boy
7. A Little Party Never Killed Nobody / Fergie, Q-Tip, GoonRock
8. Colorado Sunrise / 3OH!3
9. Don't Trust Me / 3OH!3
10. A Light That Never Comes / Linkin Park and Steve Aoki

Interesting Facts:
I can reach 14 1/2 inches past my toes