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Chris Small

Chris is an ex professional squash player who represented Scotland throughout his career and came close to a medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Squash took him to Italy where he is now based with wife and 2 kids in the lovely city of Florence. When he retired from playing squash full time he then applied the passion and discipline he had shown with squash to cycling. As well as guiding for Ride and Seek he runs bike tours in Tuscany and is a veritable expert on the Chianti region and all it has to offer – including the wine!

About

First cycling memory

Jumping 10ft off the side of a hill on my brother's BMX and landing on rocks and nettles. Bruised and battered but learned a valuable lesson.

Favourite bike

Current De Rosa SK Pininfarina

Top climb

Mount Teide in Tenerife

One thing on your bucket list

Haute Route Alps

A special skill you bring on tour

Riding 20000km a year keeps me in good shape and allows me to help guests in their moment of need. My passion for cycling means every day on the bike is a good day full of enthusiasm.

Favourite Ride & Seek tour gastronomic experience

I live in Florence so it is hard to get much beyond a Fiorentina steak and a glass of Chianti in San Gimignano

Languages

Italian, English

Ride & Seek tours you lead REMOVE??

Hannibal & custom tours