A reliable team of guides and staff is an important factor in ensuring your stay with us is a pleasurable and a memorable one. In 2010 we retain the same faithful team that have been with us for many years.
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Name: Mark Papworth AKA Marco.
Rides :Turner Spot.
Used to be: MX rider, Bike courier, Agricultural Engineer, Civil Engineer,
Category winner Andalucian
MB championship 2000, Subcampeon in category El Limite marathon 20008
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What is he doing here?: Logistics, routemeister, OTC Technical trail leader, First aider, Scooby bus pilot and loading the dishwaser while everyone else has gone to the bar.
Fav pitstop drink: Cafe con leche
Fav pitstop food: Not roadkill soup
Claim to fame: Whilst working as a bike courier, delivered a package to Michael Caine (and not a lot of people know that! )
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Name: Jacky AKA Jaquelina.
Rides: Turner Flux.
Used to be: Accounts manageress.
What is she doing here?: The hub of Ciclomontana. She's here, she's there, she's everywhere, Admin, accounts, cook, cleaner, guide, first aid, mini bus transfers. Also very good at the broom handle trick .
Fav pitstop drink: La mumba.
Fav pitstop food: Menu 2 in the Abuxarra.
Claim to fame: Winning the Castell- Rubite hill climb - womens category.
Fav ciclo trail: B.O.D. ( back of the disco)
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Name: Jose Miguel AKA Miguelito.
Rides: Rookie Bandido ( Kona jump bike copy )
Used to be: Bar manager in Mexico ( still is! ). World wide mountain leader guide, biking and hiking.
What is he doing here?: Experienced guide in the Alpujarras and Granada regions. Top guide for Granada street riding. Good at relocating dislocated joints trailside.
Fav pitstop drink: Diet coke ( teatotal)
Fav pitstop food: Meat balls in bar Aljibe.
Claim to fame: Knows everybody in Granada and can moondance like Michael Jackson.
Fav ciclo trail: Elephants tail.
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Name: Dave Froy AKA Norm.
Rides: Turner Six Pack.
Used to be: Accomplished time trialer, Raced and Managed Evans MB team, Team mate in the Gary Fisher Enduro team.
What is he doing here?: Team jester and guide, Coffee stop logistics, Arthur Daly of the Alpujarras.
Fav pitstop drink: Weak coffee.
Fav pitstop food: Toast. We only see him at breakfast.
Claim to fame: His Great Grandfather' Jessie' patented the first saloon style swing doors .
Fav ciclo trail: Routes taking in as many coffee stops as possible.
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Name: Matt. AKA Matt the Masseur.
Rides: Morewood ( couldn't afford a Turner )
Used to be: Trauma nurse, Punk rocker
What is he doing here?: Sports therapist , masseur, chiropractor, keeps those aching muscles and limbs functioning.
Fav pitstop drink & food: Hasn't got time, got to get back for the kids.
Claim to fame: Beating Leo in the 'Limite' Enduro.
Fav ciclo trail: Anything that misses out the
' huck' by the cemetery in Busquistar.
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Name: Mariana . AKA Camarera.
Drives: Seat Toledo.
Used to make: Flamenco and ballet shoes for Japanese company in the Alpujarras.
What is she doing here?: General help, house maid, cleaning, cooking etc. Mini bus transfers when she can find her licence and get out of bed on time.
Generally: Makes up for the lack of English with stylish body language. Keen to impress.
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Name: Natalia AKA Nac Atak.
Hobbies: Playing with Barbies and sliding down the streets on a T tray.
Currently learning to ride without stableizers.
Specializes in: For a euro she will repair your punctured inner tube. Mainly for guests that arrive without tubeless wheel/tyre systems.
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Name: Popeye AKA Popeyeski (RIP)
Rides: Anything in fur.
Used to be: Top dog.
What is he doing here?: As little as possible.
Fav pitstop drink: Water ( teatotal )
Fav pitstop food: Anything in gravy
Claim to fame: Film extra in 101 Dalmations.
Fav trail: Something with a tree. |
