Brevard Athletes’ Local Training Has Them Competing With U.S. Bobsledding Elite
How did three men from the hot, humid, sun-and-surf laden Space Coast of Florida get to compete in the pool of our nation's elite bobsledding athletes? They each have their own path to the icy track that winds through high school, college and international sports careers, the military, and chance relationships. But a commonality: They all train at ubrZati, Brevard County’s premiere speed training facility.
Dylan Reda with wife, Lauren, and their children Atlas and Leia. Photo courtesy of Dylan Reda
Dylan Reda and Tyler Madl prepare for a run with teammates at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation’s (ISBF) North American Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
Dylan Reda and Tyler Madl with the men and women competitors at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation’s (ISBF) North American Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
Dylan Reda and Tyler Madl stand with teammates on the podium after winning second place at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation’s (ISBF) North American Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
Dylan Reda is a trainer at ubrZati. Here he works with Ella Grace Helton on the ZTread. Photo by Lee Nessel
Tyler Madl, left, during bobsled training in Korea. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
Dylan Reda tries to run against resistance bands being held by Tyler Madl. Photo screenshot courtesy of ubrZati
Dylan Reda gets ready during training at ubrZati. Photo screenshot courtesy of ubrZati
David Simon, active duty Space Force, is part of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) and has competing in bobsled since 2015. Photo courtesy of David Simon
Dylan Reda, front row left, and Tyler Madl, second from left, on the medal stand after winning second place at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation’s (ISBF) North American Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
Dylan Reda tries to run against resistance bands being held by Tyler Madl. Photo screenshot courtesy of ubrZati
Moving the sled at the facility in Lake Placid, N.Y. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
Tyler Madl does incline runs on the ZTread at ubrZati. He is being spotted by Mike DeVinney, ubrZati director of operations. Photo screenshot courtesy of ubrZati
Dylan Reda takes his turn during sled training with Tyler Madl and David Simon at ubrZati. Photo screenshot courtesy of ubrZati
David Simon takes his turn during sled training with Tyler Madl at ubrZati. Photo screenshot courtesy of ubrZati
Dylan Reda, right, had his shoes prepped for a run on the ice. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
Dylan Reda, right, and Tyler Madl, fourth from left, with teammates at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation’s (ISBF) North American Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
Dylan Reda with Ella Grace Helton, one of his students at ubrZati. Photo by Lee Nessel
Dylan Reda and Tyler Madl in the bobsled during a run at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation’s (ISBF) North American Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
Tyler Madl takes his turn during sled training with Dylan Reda and David Simon at ubrZati. Photo screenshot courtesy of ubrZati
Dylan Reda and Tyler Madl prepare for a run at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation’s (ISBF) North American Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
Tyler Madl, left, and Dylan Reda with their medals after winning second place at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation’s (ISBF) North American Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
David Simon and teammates push and jump into the bobsled. Photo courtesy of David Simon.
Dylan Reda trains incline runs on the ZTread at ubrZati under the careful spotting by Mike DeVinney, director of operations. Photos screenshot courtesy of ubrZati
David Simon and teammates race down the track in their bobsled. Photo courtesy of David Simon.
Dylan Reda, left, and Tyler Madl, second from left, on the medal stand after winning second place at the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation’s (ISBF) North American Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y. Photo courtesy of Tyler Madl
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