Cyclist of the Month - March 2026

March 2026, Cyclist of the Month - Deb Willbur

WILLBUR WEARS MARCH SC CROWN

One of the great things about cycling is it can be a lifetime sport. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be bumps in the road along the way. Sometimes even large potholes.

One member of our club’s family who continues to pedal, with devotion, through life‘s potholes, hazards and detours is Deborah Willbur. For her fortitude, longtime dedication and the joyful presence she brings to our weekly rides, Debbie Willbur is the Seminole Cyclists’ Cyclist of the Month for March 2026.

To ride with Debbie, you likely wouldn’t guess half the physical challenges she has faced. Yet she presses on, cranking out miles at a pace that belies her 74 years. From watching her cycle, hike, walk or lift weights, you probably also wouldn’t guess that she’s a two-time cancer survivor. Or someone who has undergone three knee surgeries, including a knee replacement.

We all know cyclists embrace suffering, but that’s a lot of tribulation to shoulder. Speaking of shoulder, she’s also had rotator cuff surgery and is facing another one.

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Debbie’s Seminole Cyclists’ story isn’t complete without mention of her family peloton. Her husband Larry is her constant companion on the bike, the two of them fixtures for 12-plus years on SC’s Signature Saturday rides. And, perhaps unwittingly, Debbie’s dedication and toughness on the bike created a younger standout cyclist in her daughter Taylor, who continues to draw inspiration from mom while conquering endurance event milestones in the Florida flats and in the mountains.

The mountains are a special place for the Willbur family. Debbie and Larry have a second residence in McCall, Idaho, where they split time in both the summer and for skiing/snowboarding in winter. Seems fitting that Debbie should enjoy the view from life’s mountain top considering the number of times fate has challenged her to scale it.

“My mom is responsible for getting our whole family into cycling,” daughter Taylor said. “She is an example of grit and determination on the bike, and that is inspiring to see.”

On behalf of the SC Board of Directors, please join us in congratulating Debbie as our March Cyclist of the Month! Debbie will receive a $20 gift card toward a Seminole Cyclists’ sponsor of her choice or $20 toward her fundraising for the 2026 Tour de Cure at Lake Nona.

Congratulations, Debbie!

2026 Cyclist of the Month Awardees

March    Deb Willbur
February     Devang Shah
January       Marco Santiago