Aside from being Emily's brother, Mark previously raced on one of Canada’s only professional continental road teams as a domestique for Spider-Tech racing. He conquered everything from Belgium classics to winning Canadian Cyclocross nationals, being a liaison on Steve Bauer Bike Tours at the Tour De France, and more. Since retiring from professional racing, he has focused on building his business as a professional arborist based in the greater Toronto area and brings a wealth of knowledge from years of racing and experience working on bikes and his heavy equipment.