Team Turin

A bunch of weirdos united by bikes

We’re a team of bike weirdos, brought together by a shared love of all things bikes. Our mission is simple: get more people riding and grow our wonderful two-wheeled world. Whether it’s finding the perfect ride, sharing our knowledge, or sparking new adventures, we’re here to make cycling accessible and fun!

Why Bikes?

We believe that bicycles have the power to transform lives, turning commutes into adventures, challenges into victories, and simple rides into moments of freedom and connection. More than just simple machines, bikes are catalysts for healthier living, stronger communities, and a deeper connection to the world around us.

Rene

Service Manager

How many bikes do you own?
- A lady never tells
Favorite bike:
- The Bullet
Pineapple on pizza?
- No (with many expletives)
How do you take your coffee?
- With caffeine please
Favorite place to ride?
- Boat ramps, baby!
Bike-related wildlife encounter?
- My co-workers

John

Senior Mechanic

How many bikes do you own?
- Enough to ride and a few extras
Favorite bike:
- 1988 Pinarello Montello
Pineapple on pizza?
- Yes, open your mind.
How do you take your coffee?
- In my mouth
Favorite place to ride?
- Northbrook Velodrome
Bike-related wildlife encounter?
- Beavers

Ethan

Senior Mechanic

How many bikes do you own?
- Too many!
Favorite bike:
- Cervelo Áspero
Pineapple on pizza?
- Depends on my mood
How do you take your coffee?
- Cold and with a dollop of oat milk
Favorite place to ride?
- Big Marsh Bike Park
Bike-related wildlife encounter?
- Buck and Raccoon

Ella

Mechanic

How many bikes do you own?
- 4
Favorite bike:
- How can I answer this? They bring out the best in each other
Pineapple on pizza?
- No
How do you take your coffee?
- Black
Favorite place to ride?
- Clark Park!
Bike-related wildlife encounter?
- Cormorant

Claire

Mechanic

How many bikes do you own?
- 4
Favorite bike:
- My Schwinn!
Pineapple on pizza?
- Wouldn’t order it, but its better than putting ranch on pizza
How do you take your coffee?
- Black
Favorite place to ride?
- Lakefront trail near Hyde Park
Bike-related wildlife encounter?
- Ghosts

Lydia

Mechanic

How many bikes do you own?
- N/A
Favorite bike:
- N/A
Pineapple on pizza?
- N/A
How do you take your coffee?
- N/A
Favorite place to ride?
- N/A
Bike-related wildlife encounter?
- N/A

Henry / Henny

Mechanic

How many bikes do you own?
- 4
Favorite bike:
- Look 464 AL
Pineapple on pizza?
- Yes, it’s over hated
How do you take your coffee?
- Vanilla Latte or Dirty Chai
Favorite place to ride?
- Copper Harbor, Michigan
Bike-related wildlife encounter
- Deer

Eli U

Mechanic

How many bikes do you own?
- 5
Favorite bike:
- Unsure
Pineapple on pizza?
- No
How do you take your coffee?
- Latte
Favorite place to ride?
- Black Forest, Germany
Bike-related wildlife encounter
- Pigeon

Jack

Service Intern

How many bikes do you own?
- 2
Favorite bike:
- Scott Scale 965
Pineapple on pizza?
- No, I don’t like the taste very much. I don’t have anything against people who do, though.
How do you take your coffee?
- As Root Beer
Favorite place to ride?
- Red Gate Woods MTB Trail
Bike-related wildlife encounter
- Deer