Meet the Team

Pat Fitzpatrick - Ride International Tours

Pat Fitzpatrick

Directeur sportif

Favourite part of your work: Getting guests to the top of big scenic climbs. The views from the top of mountains.

Grace Fitzpatrick

Grace Fitzpatrick

Italian Mamma
Team Manager

Nothing makes me happier than: Echoes of laugher.

Bill Dragos

Bill Dragos

Ride International Tours Pro Team Mechanic – Tour Down Under support, Local Adelaide Expert, Non-Cycling Guide, Rider Support, Logistics Manager, All-round Great Guy.

Liza Carey

Liza Carey

Web Design Guru, Graphic Designer

My cycling background: Spin class at Mickey’s Gym.

Stefaan Rogiers

El Capitan, Chief Linguist

My cycling background: Growing up surrounded by old jerseys and old legends of cycling

Mario Larese

Cycling & Non Cycling Guide. Rider Support

Nestled in the heart of the Prosecco Hills between Venice and the Dolomites, Mario enjoys a weekly 80 km ride filled with beautiful climbs.

Off the bike, he’s into cross-country skiing, running, hiking, and a bit of rock climbing. A proud uncle and natural conversationalist, Mario can chat for hours—unless the topic’s really dull! His background includes stints as a bartender, sales assistant, and bike mechanic, all of which add to his easygoing charm.

Rudy Rogiers

Former Professional Rider -Golden era the 80’s & 90’s

Rudy, a humble Belgian former professional cyclist, a Spring Classics specialist, he had an impressive and varied racing career including a famous 2nd place finish to Sean Kelly in Paris Roubaix.

Guido Gazzaniga

Alpine, long-distance route Expert

Guido comes from a very experienced and well-rounded background in cycling and cycling tours management with much international experience.

Nicolas Laclias

French, Rider support on and off the bike, Domestique.

Nicolas brings a wealth of experience, passion and panache to the tour on and off the bike. His roles include Super Domestique, Rider Support, Non-Cycling Guide, Driver, and Guest Services.

Liz Nelson

Rider support on and off the bike, Domestique.

I’m a late bloomer in the cycling scene and have embraced all things cycling with gusto, including cycling coaching. I’ve experienced a ton of different events on the bike, from enjoying mass participation events at varied distances, to racing in Masters criteriums, and road races.

Marc Perry

Cycling & Non Cycling Guide, Rider Support

Marc has a strong cycling background, influenced by his father’s nearly five-decade bike shop and his brother’s professional cycling career in Belgium. At 18, he moved to Belgium and raced professionally until retiring at 21.

Marcs favorite ride features a beautiful route in Friuli, Italy, which crosses into Slovenia, showcasing serene roads, vineyards, and challenging climbs.

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