Meet The Team
The staff at Rapha Travel are experienced, extremely knowledgable and attentive.
JAMES HERATY
James has ridden in Cape Epic, Peak-2-Peak and the 24-hour cross-country world championships. He writes about his adventures for some of the UK’s leading cycling publications and his enthusiasm will inspire you to ride harder than you thought possible while enjoying every moment of the journey.
ANTON BLACKIE
Anton has raced in pretty much every discipline – BMX, downhill, cyclo-cross, cross-country, time trials, hill climbs, track and road – and in recent years has tried his luck at audax. Anton loves seeking out the less-ridden roads with Rapha Travel, making bespoke itineraries and unique experiences.
BRAD SAUBER
Brad has more than 29 years of experience creating and hosting trips around the globe. From Bolivia to Bhutan, the Himalayas to the Alps, Brad has shown thousands of guests how to discover the magic of their destinations. He owns an undisclosed number of bikes.
PHIL DEEKER
Phil lives and rides in the Belgian Ardennes, home to the hilly Classics and many professional racers. He created the inimitable Cent Cols Challenge after riding 300 cols in 28 days for charity. He has an unparalleled appetite for mountain passes and has ridden more than most.
BEN LIEBERSON
Ben is an original member of the Rapha Continental and has made many appearances in Rapha photo shoots and on Rapha Mobile Cycle Clubs. He is an avowed advocate of enjoying the outdoors.
JOE FROST
As an RAF Physical Training Instructor turned chef turned chiropractor, Joe brings a vast amount of expertise to his role, far-exceeding those of a typical soigneur. Originally a rugby-player from Devon, Joe (although not a typical climber in physique) enjoys nothing more than the suffering that comes from hills and mountains. He has ridden many of the Classics including the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Liege-Bastogne-Liege, as well as endured some of cycling’s most notorious climbs across Europe.
MATTIA BETTAGNO
Mattia is from the heart of Lombardy, an area infused with cycling culture. He began racing aged seven and has worked in world-renowned bicycle shops. After travelling around the world Mattia is once again a resident of Varese and is the expert caretaker of Rapha Travel’s fleet of Canyon bikes
GREG CRAIG
Greg grew up in South Africa and has always been in love with cycling. He now lives in the French Pyrenees and is continually searching for another great bike ride and a new adventure. A lover of the mountains and the outdoors, he looks forward to sharing an unforgettable cycling experience with you.