Mark Wilson is an experienced mountain bike racer, rock climber, and trail runner who dabbles in triathlons, obstacle course races, distance running, and bikepacking. Off the trail, Mark spent the last 10 years sifting through fact and fiction as a news reporter covering crime, public safety, and local government in Central Texas. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas State University, and still maintains a passion for writing, research and education, especially when it intersects with sports and the outdoors.