Bill Turner, Harrison, ME
by Bikeman • January 01, 2020
2024 RACING AGE: 74
RESIDENCE: Harrison, ME
WHERE I GO MONDAY MORNING: Riding, Hiking, or AT-Skiing, Mostly-Retired
RACING DISCIPLINE(S) AND CATEGORY(S): Mountain Bike CX masters 50+, Cyclocross Masters 50+
# OF YEARS RACING: 21
# OF BIKES OWNED: 8 (Specialized Stumpjumper EVO26, Camber Carbon Expert EVO29er, modified Fuji Hard Tail, Specialized Tarmac, Kona Wheelhouse, Connondale Cx1000 Cyclocross, Trek Tandem, and Kona WOO Fat Tire.
FAVORITE BIKE: Kona Fat Tire with Studs just a blast to ride on any icy terrain, especially when accompanied by my rescue dog Tucker Turner.
FAVORITE TRAIL OR RIDE: Almost any trail, in any part of the USA. Trails in my back yard, Great Glen Trails, and riding the Tarmac or my Modified Fuji across the USA with FCBA keeps me in shape.
NON-CYCLING INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Hiking/Mountaineering, Building Science, Indoor Air Quality, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change, Fuller Center for Housing fundraising and build days.
PERSONAL NOTES & QUOTES:
An X runner, Kirk and Kate Turner’s racing and the Trek Across Maine re-sparked my interest 20 years ago, and I've been re-hooked since. I am very glad to have ridden across the USA Portland, OR to Portland, ME summer of 2018 with the Fuller Center Bike Adventure; supported every 20 miles, sleeping in church basements, rebuilding homes, riding with 20-70 somethings. The 3,890 mile event restored my strength to pre-crash levels. Last year adjusting to a Prostectomy was a challenge. A replacement shoulder this year will improve my riding. Bring it on!!!
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