Luca Petersen-Guichard
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Portugal
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Date of birth:
1986.11.03
Hometown:
Athens, Greece
Sponsors:
KRD,
Fox Head,
SPY optics,
Monster Energy,
FOX Racing Shox,
SCOTT,
Contour Cams,
SUUNTO,
WTB,
World Of Bike,
Hobbies:
Motocross, Dirt Jumps, Snowboarding, Playing the guitar with my woman
Favourite athletes:
Stelios Galatianos#103, James Stewart, Sam Hill, Jared Graves
BIO
I started riding bikes at a young age. Got my first mountain bike at the age of 16 and never stopped jumping it, riding it and drifting it around. I raced DH for the first time in 2006 with only 15 riders competing, I am lucky enough to witness the success of the sport in Greece and witness it growing while still trying to climb in the top step of the podium.
I love all aspects of mountain biking and I can enjoy a fast downhill run in a track, a long enduro ride in the mountains, a train with friends in the dirt jumps and a start gate in a 4X race.
My family owns a butcher shop in Athens.
I am also working as a journalist in MBike magazine and teach kids how to ride their bikes.
INTERVIEW
What are you looking for to accomplish?
Ride my mountain bikes as much as I can, inspire and introduce young riders to the sport, receive more boosts of excitement out of riding and visit great locations!
What would be your greatest achievement?
My win of the 2013 BMX National Championships on a really cheap, heavy, small BMX with flat tires!
What kind of difficulties does your sport’s performance involve?
I believe that the most difficult thing in downhill is to know your limits and why do you want to ride, if you lose the fun factor it becomes an endless run between trees, rocks and jumps that want to hit you hard! Know yourself and train according to your needs, trying to always have fun.
What makes you feel satisfied when performing your sport?
The unique connection you have with your bike, the nature elements that offer you endless situations to enjoy riding, big jumps and dusty corners.
Where do you practice your techniques when being alone?
I used to practice in a small forest out of my house door when I was a kid. I also remember myself trying to bunnyhop as many bricks possible and hucking stairs everywhere. I am now enjoying riding with friends and trying new things with great company.
What do you do during your training which is key to your success?
Having fun.
What are you most nervous about when competing?
I try not to feel nervous in the start of any race. Being nervous is no good, you have to know your moves before every finals run. Every f**** move!
Who would you say is your biggest fan and why?
I can’t favor anyone more because I have experienced great support from many people. I am grateful of this support and I just owe a big THANKS to my sponsors for all those amazing years of racing and riding and to my closest friends and relatives.
What is the best piece of advice you have been ever given?
You will not live a thousand years…Do what you want to do now.
What are your future plans?
Ride more,travel more, family.
What are your tips for those who begin now?
Decide what your passion is. Learn to do as many things possible with your bike (jumps, drops, wheelies, stairs, turns, cuties, drift, pumping) then ride every mountain you can using those techniques.
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4 Day Multi Activity Tour Arcadia, Peloponnese
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Arcadia, Greece, Peloponnese Region
Period of operation: Year round – Best season 20/4 to 20/10
Duration: 4 days (3 nights).
Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, ATV, Cooking Lessons, Sight Seeing
Skill level: Suitable for all skill levels.
Minimum participants: 2.
Minimum age: 5 y/o
You can take your pick and design your own schedule. Get in touch and get a price!
Day one:
Pick up from airport or port of arrival and transportation to the place of accommodation, in Lagkadia Arkadias, around 200 km from Athens, a 2h 30min drive. Settle in accommodation.
18:00 Tour of the traditional village of Lagkadia – acquaintance with the local sightseeing’s, the history and culture of the place. A short walk around the neighborhoods and streets of the village feels like a travel back in time, when stone was the primary material in the hands of the skillful craftsmen whose chisels resound in the narrow village streets.
In the neighborhood higher up, close to the church of St. John, one can see the old stone mansion of Deligiannis (former Prime Minister of Greece) and feel his presence still strong around. The central road of Lagkadia is particularly impressive. It once was a very commercial one, since Lagkadia are situated in the central road connecting Tripolis with Pyrgos.
The pride of the village is the church of the Archangels, built in 1808 with the monumental steeple-clock (1910) proudly superimposing among the buildings of stone. In the central squares, the huge trees surround its views. Further up, one can see the school, built in 1864, dominating over the stone steps bringing up memories from the historical days when the first practical high school opened its doors after the revolution of 1821.
The afternoon stroll is finishing with a visit at Panagia of Gounaris where, weather permitting, the majestic sunset over the Ionian Sea will steal your heart. End your thirst in the natural spring below the chapel.
The evening ends with the welcome dinner, wine tasting and more.
Day two:
08:00 A rich traditional breakfast at the Snack Bar Cafe “Aroma”, including coffee or other drink of your preference, trachanas soup, handmade bread, butter, variety of homemade marmalades, fresh fruit juice, local eggs and honey, traditional pies and local sweet treats.
09:00 Daytime trail hiking of a section of the 1st Certified Greek Path “Menalon Trail” (duration 2h30min, hiking equipment is necessary). The trail is escorted by a mountain guide. Stop for rest and breakfast at “Krya Vryssi”.
The Menalon Trail received a certificate of competence by the Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe and is now suggested by ERA to the European hikers as a coherent, interesting and safe mountain adventure.
It is important to mention that Menalon Trail is the the 8th European trail receiving this important certification of quality and safety.
11:30 We will set off for a 2-hour long mountain bike adventure, from the “Tsapournia – Krya Vryssi” location.
14:00 Lunch at a traditional tavern of Vytina (local area) with flavors from the local cuisine.
16:00 Return to Lagkadia – Rest
19:00 Cooking lesson – Local dish preparation seminar
Day Three:
08:30 A rich traditional breakfast at the Snack Bar Cafe “Aroma”, including coffee or other drink of your preference, trachanas soup, handmade bread, butter, variety of homemade marmalades, fresh fruit juice, local eggs and honey, traditional pies and local sweet treats.
09:30 Departure for the traditional housing estate of Dimitsana, tour in the Open-Air Water Power Museum. The Open-Air Water Power Museum in Dimitsana is a themed museum highlighting the importance of water power in traditional society, presenting the basic pre-industrial techniques that use water as the main source of energy for the production of various products. The area covers about one square kilometer, in which, during the pre-industrial era, a large industry complex was operating powered entirely by the force of the water of the St. John natural spring
11:30 Transfer to a natural beauty area of the Menalos Mountain for an ATV ride on the mountain route.
14:30 Return to Lagkadia for lunch at the Snack Bar Cafe “Aroma”. Rest – Free time.
18:30 A visit to the Lousios springs (Agia Paraskevi meadows) – meeting with the Arcadian horse.
Day four:
08:00 A rich traditional breakfast at the Snack Bar Cafe “Aroma”, including coffee or other drink of your preference, trachanas soup, handmade bread, butter, variety of homemade marmalades, fresh fruit juice, local eggs and honey, traditional pies and local sweet treats.
09:00 Departure to visit the Kapsia Cave. The Kapsia Cave is around 15km outside Tripolis and 1.5km away from Kapsia village. Experts rank the Kapsia Cave in the top 10 list of the most valuable caves in Greece. The cave is located in the confined geological basin of the Mantinean plateau and is associated with the complex system of natural sinks, a characteristic of the aquifier. Among the findings in the cave, are human bones and pottery of everyday utensils.
10:30 Departure for one of the following : Mykines or Ancient Korintos or the Acropolis Museum, upon communication with the group. Greek fast-food lunch – gyros souvlaki. Return to the airport for departure.
NOTES
Our role starts at the entrance point of the clients/groups in our country (airport, port or other) and finishes again at the point of departure.
We take care of everything required for a pleasant and safe stay of our clients within our country.
These include the below:
- Transportation from the point of entry to the place of accommodation and return to the same point for the departure. The transportation includes the equipment and luggages carried along for the purposes of their activities.
- In the case where special equipment is needed for each activity, this has to be made known in advance so we can arrange for it if possible. Where this is not possible, the clients are required to arrange for it themselves.
- All transportation’s by car/bus within Greece, needed to complete the activities, including additional costs (tolls etc).
- Accommodation and breakfast. Our choices of accommodation include fully-furnished apartments and rooms, with bathrooms and kitchen equipment, terrace with view, free
- Wi-Fi, private parking, maximum capacity of 23 beds
- One lunch or dinner per day, at the Snack Bar Cafe “Aroma”, or other place depending on the schedule.
- Drivers fee, mountain guide, safety escort, trainer or anyone else necessary or as mentioned in the schedule. All aforementioned escorts are chosen upon presenting relevant certifications on the skills needed.
Not Included:
No expenditures are included for transportation on own initiative whether in group or individually which is not included or needed for the purposes of the activities.
Museum tickets or tourist guide’s fees if requested. These often change and may not interest everyone.
Any other activity or need beyond the ones described in the suggested program, unless previously agreed with the organisers.
Travelling costs from an individual’s or group country of residence to Greece and back are not included in the total cost of the excursion, hence must be arranged by the individual or group itself.
The schedule may be modified by the organizers according to the number of participants.
Canyoning Orlias ΙΙ – Olympus, Pieria
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Greece, Macedonia Region, Pieria
The Orlias gorge is located in Dion Pieria, on the northern northeastern slopes of Olympus and is divided into three parts.
We leave the cars in the small chapel of Saints Constantine and Helen located at the 4th km of the forest road Dion – Koromilia. This is the starting point of the trail that leads up to the shelter Koromilia. We can leave the trail in several points and admire the beautiful waterfalls from far away.
Crossing the trail and after hiking for 50 minutes alongside the stream bank through impressive vegetation, we reach the entrance of the gorge at an altitude of 550m, where the section Orlias I ends.
Section II is of medium difficulty level and one of the most beautiful and entertaining at the same time in Greece with downhill duration 5.30 – 6.00 hours. Children aged 12 and over can participate in this section.
Here we find seven beautiful consecutive rappels from 8m to 30m, impressive water slides and diving from a height into the vathres (small lakes) with crystal clear waters! The breathtaking scenery and adrenaline blast will make your activity truly memorable!
We enter the trail again at an altitude of 320m (Altitude difference 230m) and after 15 minutes hiking we are back in our cars.
The best time to visit is from May to October.
€
55
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