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Riejanne Markus
Riejanne Markus (27) is a professional cyclist for Team Jumbo-Visma. A true North Hollander, she started out as a speed skater in her youth, but quickly transitioned to cycling. She recently won her first WorldTour race in Norway. Riejanne is an ambassador for the North Holland Youth Fund for Sports and Culture: "I've been able to turn my hobby into my profession, and I want every child to experience that."
Riejanne was six years old when she started skating. The cycling training she had to do while skating led her to cycling. It started at WTC de Amstel, the club Riejanne still rides for. "We have a large youth club, and eventually I started liking cycling more than skating," Riejanne says.
Read the interview with Ambassador Riejanne Markus: 'Exercise every day should be the foundation for every child'
