Andrew “Pikey” Pike

Nickname – social media names, #tags: @pikey100

Where I call home: Gippsland Victoria, Australia

Job roles on tour: Tour Director Sportif, Super Domestique, Rider support / Driver, Tour Guide on and off the bike, Chief Fun Officer (CFO)

My Favourite:

Event / Gran Fondo: GrandRidge Randonnee

Ride: Sella Ronda

Climb: Col de la Finestre

Descent: Stelvio

Weekly Ride – AUS: Strzelecki Ranges, VIC

Race: TDU

Experience: On tour with Ride International

Memory: Lunch with Eddy Merckx

Guiding since: 2011

Riding, racing bikes since: Forever!

What is it about guiding you love: Exploring new roads with guests

My bikes: I have many bikes. My favourite right now is the Giant Defy Advanced 0 with disc brakes, Ultegra Di2 (compact), and tubeless 28mm tyres

Old School Bikes: 1976 Malvern Star

Other talents: Ricotta ravioli

Former Life/Jobs: Bike courier, lifeguard, professional triathlete, elite level cyclist, Head of Rapha Australia/New Zealand, current Marketing Manager Bosch e-bike division Australia/New Zealand

Family: One wife, two cats