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!EL Tour was started in 2000 by a group of good friends. Since then we have enjoyed 7 excellent seasons of bicycle touring, showing off the Mexico that we know and love. Over our last four seasons (2003-2007) we have enjoyed an incredible 31% repeat rate, and last season (2006-2007) was 44% - people just keep coming back so we must be doing something right! We cater to singles, couples and groups of friends. Our women cyclists make up from 25% to 54% of our total over each seasons, and our guide to client ratio is the best you'll ever see at 5 to 1 maximum! We've been recommended by Lonely Planet Guides.
Among your fun, friendly and knowledgeable hosts and guides are Basil , Joel, Alexandra, Ursula, and Colin. Please direct your questions and comments to Basil.
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Basil
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Basil, a "retired" electrical engineer, has the most bike touring experience specific to Mexico. Having explored tens of thousands of kilometres of Mexico's roads (mostly solo), and lived and travelled in various parts of the country since 1997, he is fluent in Spanish and familiar with the customs. He is certified in First Aid and CPR and is also a PADI certified dive master. He is currently studying to learn the Yucatec Maya language. |
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Alexandra |
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Alexandra has been cycling in Mexico since 2002. She has a degree in Latin American studies and socio-cultural anthropology from the University of Toronto where she specialized in Mexico, Brazil and Peru. The history, cultures, people and art of Mexico are her passion. Since 1993 she has lived in Brazil, Honduras and Mexico and she is fluent in Spanish and of course English. Alexandra is certified in first aid and CPR and is an experienced SCUBA diver. |
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Joel
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Joel lives in San Cristóbal, Chiapas. With Ursula, he has run Los Pinguinos since 1994 renting the best bikes in town and leading tourists on day-tours exploring the surrounding mountains and villages by bike. Spanish is his mother tongue, and Mexican customs are also his own. He can also speak Tzotzil (a Mayan dialect), German, and of course, English. Joel actively promotes cycling in his community and has helped to develop mountain bike racing in the area. |
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Ursula |
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Ursula, a native of Switzerland, has lived in Mexico for more than 10 years. She is fluent in English, German, Spanish and also speaks some French. |
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Colin |
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Colin calls Ottawa home, but any chance he gets he's keen to explore wherever his two feet will take him. He has a strong background in Backpacking/Cycletouring and many other outdoor self propelled wilderness activites. Besides being an expert bicycle mechanic, he is qualified in wilderness first aid, outdoor nutrition, and basic survival skills. He has explored and hiked many national parks and volcanos and travelled through most of central America. |