Mark Bedel, has been an active athlete most of his life focusing early on competitive swimming in middle school throughout college, as well as several other sports, finally embracing cycling which had always been present throughout his childhood; blossoming in his early adult years and carrying through to the present.

Currently holds a Level 2 USA Cycling Coaching License, which he plans to take to a level 1 in four years.

Achieved a Star 2 Certified Rating through Mad Dogg Athletes as a Spinning Instructor.

Achieved a Fitness Trainer Certification through the National Exercise Trainers Association.

Continual CEU [continuing education credits], accumulation through a variety of USA Cycling sponsored seminars, coaching specific newsletters and tests in order to keep his USA Cycling License current.  Also maintains an extensive reference library of various cycling and endurance sport related publications.

He has also competed in the ACA Criterium Series for several years as well as an unattached racer in the road race series.  Is currently focused on Time Trial races and participates in a local bi-weekly TT Series as well as other regional TT races.