James Geen

James has been with Ride and Seek since the start and is one of our most valued guides. A photographer by profession he lives in the Alps with his wife and daughter. During the winter he is kept busy taking photos all over the Alps and then comes on board to guide tours in the summer. Our trip specialist for Provence he has managed to encourage riders from across the ability spectrum up Mont Ventoux. His patience, good humour and natural propensity to guide make him a super popular member of the team with guests and colleagues alike.

About

First cycling memory

Priory Park, Southend, first time without stabilisers with my Dad running alongside holding the saddle

Favourite bike

I'm loving my Cotic Rocket at the moment (Steel is Real!)

Top climb

Colombier, as it's a great winter ski tour too.

One thing on your bucket list

Humanitarian photography trip to the Middle East

A special skill you bring on tour

Random (and often useless) facts, pretty handy with a Pappagallo (repeating verbatim what somebody else is saying) and an english sense of humour.

Favourite Ride & Seek tour gastronomic experience

Not a classic highlight given what it is - pork tripe sausage - but my experience of eating andouillette on our Provence tour will never be forgotten by me or any of those around me!

Languages

English, French and 9% Italian (according to Duolingo)

Ride & Seek tours you lead REMOVE??

Provence, Hannibal, Eroica, 3 Islands