Simone Scalas

Simone is affectionately known among the team as ‘cinghiale’ – Italian for ‘wild boar’! A proud Sardinian he has been working with Dylan since 2004. They both started as guides and have extensive experience of designing and running tours together throughout France and Italy. In more recent years Simone has set up his own company – Mediterras. It was Mediterras that conceptualised the 3 Islands tour and Simone still acts as the Trip Specialist. His good humour, depth of knowledge and professionalism make him an ever popular member of the team with guests and co-workers alike.

About

First cycling memory

Since I was a child, the bike has been to me like a space shuttle to me, taking me to faraway places. When I was little there was a huge forest close to where I live in southern Sardinia and I used to explore this marvelous place for hours, always trying to get further and further away from home. My passion for bikes was probably born then.

Favourite bike

I love titanium bikes, and my Linksey is very sexy, but if I could pick the bike of my dreams it’d be a Crisp; a handmade and designed by Darren Crisp, an american architect that set his workshop up in Tuscany.

Top climb

The Col de Palmarella in western Corsica, offering great views over the ocean from the top. Plus is not that long, which helps :)

One thing on your bucket list

Get myself an Italian red Lancia Fulvia from '70, a classy and quintessentially elegant car.

A special skill you bring on tour

A bit of fun..and lots of jokes, of course. Watch out :)

Favourite Ride & Seek tour gastronomic experience

Any meal in Sicily. From street food to the most refined dinner, this place is always able to surprise my tastebuds.

Languages

Italian, French, Spanish, English, ein bisschen Deutsch and Sardinian (yes it's a language on it's own, totally different from Italian)

Ride & Seek tours you lead REMOVE??

The Three Islands, Eroica, Hannibal, Caesar, Napoleon, and more to come :)