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Meet Your Guide: Rob Kennison

Born into a cycling family, I enjoyed many cycling holidays with my parents and brother, so in a way my life has turned full circle.

I’m an avid collector of Belgian beer glasses; my collection is now over 250 glasses! My favorite is Kwaremont; it features cobblestones on the base and a cyclist riding up the stem. Of course, to go with each glass I need the correct beer, that’s my excuse anyway.

I have a love/hate relationship with my Mazda Miata, but I have to confess that I do enjoy spending a few hours tinkering under her bonnet; it’s all worth the effort to enjoy a top-down drive to an English country pub on a sunny summer’s day.

I enjoy cooking and hope my Italian colleagues will approve of my take on a classic risotto.

My favorite trip is the Provence Bike Tour. It combines some beautiful routes, wonderful wines, and gourmet meals; its crown is of course, is getting to ride the iconic Mont Ventoux from Bedouin just like the Tour de France. My humble brag is that I have completed the Cinglés de Ventoux, that is, all 3 sides of the mountain in one ride. I hope that’s an inspiration to older guests who think age is a barrier to achieving their goals.

My most memorable trip moment was my first time on Mont Ventoux, I was taken aback by the emotions of a guest who had achieved a bucket list ride that he really didn’t think possible.

Have you ridden with Rob yet? Let us know in the comments!

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Meet Your Guide: Yoan Kostov

👋 Hi, my name is Yoan, I’m 27 and from the oldest country in Europe - Bulgaria 🇧🇬. For the past 4 years, I’ve been guiding with Trek Travel all over Europe, sharing my love for cycling, mountains, and great experiences.
I started racing bikes as a kid, and that passion never really left. Today, I still ride with the same curiosity and energy, only now I get to share it with others on some of the most beautiful roads in Europe.

🚴🏻‍♂️ Cycling runs in my family - I’m a third-generation cyclist: my granddad coached my dad, and my dad coached me when I was a kid.

🏁 I once raced Tadej Pogačar as a junior, but only saw him at the start line.

🐶 I love dogs and once had 3 German Shepherds at home.

My favorite place to guide is the Slovenian and Italian Alps - a hidden gem of incredible climbs with amazing history, and of course, the beast of Monte Zoncolan!

My favorite trip memory is jumping into the Mediterranean Sea with the guests after finishing the Pyrenees coast-to-coast trip. 🌊

Have you rode with Yoan yet? Let us know in the comments!

The kind of week that reminds you why Travel + Leisure named us to their 2025 World's Best list. Mallorca, you stole the show again. ☀️🛥️🚴‍♂️