Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Mark Cahn

Rode in his first sanctioned bicycle race when he was 14-years-old. In 1976, rode to a fourth-place finish in the Junior National Time Trial Championships. With the help of the Diablo Wheelmen and Peninsula Velo Cycling Clubs, and the support of his family, learned about bicycle racing strategies, tactics, and skills training techniques, and earned first wins in mass start road races. After studying at the University of California, Berkeley, progressed from regional to national races. Competed in the 11-day Coors International Bicycle Classic in Colorado. In 1983, headed to Ghent, Belgium, and entered his first international event. Encouraged by his early results in Belgium, joined a French team racing with CC Wasquehal in northern France, racing regional events and amateur classics as an Elite Category 1 Amateur. In 1984, competed in national-level events throughout the U.S. and then qualified for and competed in the Olympic Trials races in Spokane, Washington. Joined the Cadieux Bicycle Club in the late 1980s after moving to Michigan. President of Team O2/Cadieux Bicycle Club and proud member of Team Alex. Inducted 2015.