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Richie Mitchell

Richie is one of the Ride and Seek trip specialists who brings a rich life experience to the tours having served as a soldier and firefighter during his regular career. Now retired from both he has reinvented himself as a bike guide and professional mechanic. He has worked as a the lead mechanic on the Race Across America (RAAM) team and has guided all over the world – 4 continents to date. One of our most popular guides he is the Mallorca trip specialist but also features on many of our Epic tours as well.

About

First cycling memory

Proudly riding my pale blue Gresham Flyer bike to school. It was my pride and joy!

Favourite bike

I have a few, but my stand out is my Rapha Condor Sharp Team Leggero. She’s a beauty!

Top climb

I’ve just joined the Club des Cingles for those that ride up Mont Ventoux from all 3 sides in one day. I have to say that after that experience I have a new respect for the Geant as it was pretty tough. Ventoux still remains my favourite col though!

One thing on your bucket list

I would like to take part in the Race Across America (RAAM) as a rider in either a 2 or 4 man team. I’ve acted as a navigator and mechanic for two teams to date and am now at a point where I’d like to ride it myself.

A special skill you bring on tour

Prior to working as a guide I had a career in the military and emergency services. A special skill would have to be that there isn’t much I haven’t seen!

Favourite Ride & Seek tour gastronomic experience

A plate of escargots in Meursault washed down with a fine Burgundy wine chosen by Bruno on the Caesar tour.

Languages

English and my French and Italian is coming on. I aspire to be a polyglot, but the road is long!

Ride & Seek tours you lead REMOVE??

Caesar, Hannibal, 3 Islands and Napoleon