Career
Vails was also seen as a New York bicycle messenger in the film Quicksilver. He didn"t just play a bicycle messenger in "Quicksilver," he worked as one in New York City. His nickname was "The Cheetah.".
After his sporting career he has worked as a cycling commentator for major television networks and taken part in cycling safety programs.
Vails entered the Lehigh Valley Velodrome Cycling Hall of Fame.
