Ben Weigl

Ben Weigl

Ben has been working in the bike tour industry for over 10 years and has owned tour companies, designed itineraries and guided all over the world in that time. A traveller to the core he calls Adelaide home but is rarely there these days. When he is not designing and running tours for Ride and Seek he’ll be found pack-rafting in some remote part of the world or pursuing his charity efforts with Helping Helmets and Africa Goal. His enthusiasm, professionalism, media skills and general tour expertise make Ben a very valued member of the team.

About

First cycling memory

Taking the training wheels of my police car painted bike, complete with flashing light and riding down the laneway behind my house with my brother and his fire engine bike. He became a firefighter, I stuck with the bike.

Favourite bike

Without sounding too much like a hipster, my father’s old Japanese steel Koga - Miyata that I restored and converted into a single speed. Moved through Melbourne traffic like the wind and completed more compliments from bearded men than I care to mention.

Top climb

Col Agnel, Hannibal - a magnificent history filled, yet little trafficked gateway to Italy

One thing on your bucket list

Buy a bush plane and get my pilot's licence

A special skill you bring on tour

Videography and photography….."Smile"!

Favourite Ride & Seek tour gastronomic experience

The Artisan gelateria in Alba (the town that smells of Nutella), enjoyed as an extended dessert on Hannibal.

Languages

English & German. My French and Spanish are coming on.

Ride & Seek tours you lead REMOVE??

I've been involved with all of the Epics to date