Marijn de Vries is a former professional cyclist, columnist for NRC, cycling analyst at Sporza and author of the popular book Vrouw&Fiets.
Marijn as a Speaker and Moderator
Marijn is not only an experienced cyclist, but also a powerful speaker and moderator. Her background as an elite athlete, journalist and historian enables her to present a wide range of topics in an accessible and engaging way. Whether the subject is sports, ICT, education or healthcare, Marijn always creates a dynamic and informative atmosphere. She is strong on content while remaining smooth and spontaneous in her delivery. And everything is tailored to the occasion! As a moderator, she ensures that both experienced and less experienced speakers are given the opportunity to shine and guides events with humour and warm energy.
Career
Marijn started her cycling career at the age of thirty. From 2010 to 2016, she competed in the international professional peloton. Today, she is a sought-after cycling analyst at Sporza, writes a weekly sports column for NRC and organises road cycling events. Together with Nynke de Jong, she wrote the popular book Vrouw&Fiets, which has sold more than 10,000 copies. Marijn also appears on television programmes such as Vive le Vélo, where she presents with her trademark enthusiasm and exp
