Meet the Staff
Mark Bendel
Service ManagerI'm in to: , Cyclocross, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling
Mark first worked for Walt's in 1991, then after some time in Colorado and California he returned to Columbia and wrenched for the now defunct Cycle Sports until about 1995. He then operated a repair shop until returning for his current tour of duty at Walt's in 1998. He has a degree in Biology and likes to ride bikes and trout fish.
Mark's Blog
1:56 pm | Tuesday, Feb 19th 2008
Levi's Madone in Store
Levi's Project One Madone is temporarily on display at Walt's. This bike was built for him after his 2007 National Road Championship win. Our Trek factory representative will be taking the bike …
3:26 pm | Monday, Nov 26th 2007
Recumbents Return
After a noticeable absence from our store, Walt’s is excited to re-introduce a bigger and better selection of recumbents and recumbent trikes. More customers have been asking about “bents” and …
4:14 pm | Monday, Oct 22nd 2007
Fall Happens
Finally a chance to relax a little after a busy month. I'm not sure if the photo is now in bad taste or not, but everyone had to take a picture. We did to prove we made it to the big bike show in …
9:37 pm | Wednesday, Oct 25th 2006
Pineridge Trail Workdays
The Osage Region Trail Association has finally received clearance from the Forest service to begin re-routes and rehabilitation on the once epic Pineridge Trail system in the Mark Twain National …
11:44 am | Thursday, Nov 10th 2005
November Trout
How could you resist a day like that in November? Quick out and back to the Current river. 68 degree high but the water was low and the trout a little spooky. Hiked up and down from Baptist Camp …
11:31 am | Wednesday, Apr 13th 2005
Current River Adventure
April is my favorite time to explore on the Current. Temperatures were between 55-60 degrees-perfect! Navigated what used to be a forest service road for a few miles, then hiked down to the river …
8:28 pm | Friday, Feb 25th 2005
Tailwater Trout
Slipped south to Lake Taneycomo for some fly fishing on Monday and Tuesday. The weather was great with air temps between 50 and 55, but power generation and the resulting running water prevented …