This weeks episode we head for the hills of the Calla Ronda in Andalucia and chat with Ashley Higgins from Andalucian Cycling Experience.
https://www.andaluciancyclingexperience.com/
Our conversation was a bit like a lovely bike ride with a few down hills, a couple of steep ascents, some free wheeling on the flat bits and a couple of stops to admire the view!
After moving out to Spain in 2004, Ashley and his then girlfriend Claire decided to move to Spain and start a new business. In their first year they got married, moved and started up the incredible business. They are a shining example of fantastic team work, stretching goals and a clear vision.
Starting off with four bikes and a couple of roof racks, they now have two mini vans, 70 bikes and a couple of local guides as well.
Having been into bikes all his life, this really is the epitome of living the dream but it wasn't all plain sailing and we dive a little bit into the struggles and highlights of their 16 years in business and paint a lovely picture of what it's really like to cycle in one of the worlds most beautiful areas.
Enjoy and thanks for listening.
Steve
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You can contact Ashley through the website
https://www.andaluciancyclingexperience.com/pages/Contact.html
and don't forget to mention The Travelling Optimist for your exclusive discount when you book a trip with them. Adios!
