About Us

James Todd Mendel is a USA Cycling certified Level 2 (Expert) coach. His passion for cycling began on his  very first ride, which abruptly ended at a neighbor’s light pole, which continues in his commitment to assisting others in realizing the numerous benefits of cycling, whether for recreation or competition. While serving with the military and stationed in North Carolina during the mid-1990s, that passion turned toward road and off-road racing. Meeting moderate success in both arenas, it was in 2002 when USA Cycling invited James to become a coach that his passion was truly refined. Now through the use of structured, periodized training methods, using the latest research from the best resources, he has realized ever greater success. His unique perspective on training, riding and racing, combined with his multifaceted experience, will give you the edge!

Our Mission

PedalFast Sports is committed to providing quality yet affordable personalized training to all bicyclists - beginner to advanced, recreational to racer - equipping each individual with the knowledge and skills needed to realize their cycling goals.

Our Philosophy

We at PedalFast Sports believe in training the whole person – body, mind and spirit. We strengthen your body through structured cycles of stress and recovery on the various systems of the body, resulting in positive adaptation of those systems. We toughen your mind through the implementation of techniques of positive self-talk and visualization. We boost your spirit by providing inspirational messages of courage and determination. Our training method is designed around you and your lifestyle. We are here to provide support and motivation as you strive to achieve your personal goals!