Reilly Cycling Tours | World-class cycling in the French Alps and the 2011 Tour

Meet the Team

Your cycling experts, Fintan Mc Cormac, David Weiss, Michael Weiss, Leonie Wall and Robin Beckerman will share their knowledge, enthusiasm and love of the French Alps with you during your eight-night stay. They will help you to create a unique and memorable cycling adventure during the 2010 Tour de France.

	Fintan Mc Cormac Born: Belfast, Ireland Current Home: Manorville, New York Role at Reilly Cycling: The Big Cheese Experience: 8 Years Nickname: Big Boss
All about Fintan: RCT would simply not exist without the unfaltering dedication of our "Big Boss". The wheels in Fintan's mind are always turning, and his attention to detail and contagious enthusiasm for alpine cycling and the Tour de France make for a memorable trip, year after year. Fintan worked as a law enforcement officer in the Nassau County Police Department for 9 years, before becoming a police instructor in physical education at the Nassau County Police Academy. He is without a doubt the most naturally gifted cyclist you will ever meet, and surely the only cyclist in the world who will unhesitatingly offer his assistance to push complete strangers up 11% inclines! Doubling back, fetching you water, food, carrying your jacket and helmet, offering encouragement... our Big Boss will take care of you all the way (and, at 6'2'', he's also a great draft!). A true glutton for punishment, he is ready to push you as far as you are willing to go... and beyond!

	David Weiss Born: New York, New York Current Home: Short Hills, New Jersey Role at Reilly Cycling: Head Bike Guide – Trip Manager Experience: 6 Years Nickname: Phurba
All about Dave: One of the strongest alpine cyclists you will meet, Dave is our peace of mind on the road. As long as he is around we know you’ll be okay. He can push you, pace you, and work you at any level, and if you need carrying down or up the mountain, he can do that too. Dave is a talented athlete who always puts our clients at ease on the road. His knowledge of the mountain passes and his experience riding at the Tour makes him a huge asset to our team. Dave has an interest in marathon running and has qualified and competed many times in the prestigious Boston Marathon. His expertise on bike fit and set-up are priceless and we call him Phurba after the famous Nepalese Sherpa who carries climbers up to heights of Everest.

	Leonie Wall Born: London, England Current Home: Toronto, Ontario Role at Reilly Cycling: Trip Coordinator – Bike Guide Experience: 6 Years Nickname: Lioness
All about Leonie: Leonie is a powerhouse of talent. She is our multi-lingual, multi-talented trip coordinator. Leonie plays flute for the prestigious Toronto Symphony Orchestra and has received numerous awards for her performances around the world. On the bike, Leonie is a fearsome climber and a natural talent on the downhills. Her knowledge of the Alps and the surrounding area is as detailed as any coordinator in the field, and she is responsible for making most of our arrangements abroad. Guests are always amazed at her knowledgeable, detailed descriptions of the climbs, and she manages logistics around the Tour de France stages flawlessly. If there is a single person we cannot do without on our trips – Leonie is that person. We call her Lioness, and did we mention she is terribly sweet!!

	Michael Weiss Born: Suffern, New York Current Home: Brooklyn, New York Role at Reilly Cycling: Bike Guide – Itinerary Manager Experience: 6 Years Nickname: The Bridge
All about Mike: You’ve met some wonderful people in your life... now meet Mike. He might just turn out to be the nicest guy you’ve ever spent time with! Mike is a favorite of our clients every year, and without exception he earns numerous accolades at trips end. A tremendously strong Alpine rider Mike can ride as fast or as slow as you want, all the while keeping your mind active with his unique, stimulating, and witty conversation. He epitomizes the relaxed atmosphere that Villard Reculas exudes and can be found most any morning with a bowl of oatmeal, a kiwi fruit, and a good cup of strong coffee in hand. A talented bike mechanic and superb sag driver, Mike is anywhere and everywhere and is a key player in our ride itinerary each year. He is just one of those genetically gifted riders that make it all look easy and you’ll enjoy every minute of a climb with him next to you. We call him ‘the bridge’ because he’s the bridge between the staff and the client...sometimes it seems Mike is on the trip as a guest...but we love it that way!!

	Robin Beckerman Born: Bayshore, New York Current Home: Copiague, New York Role at Reilly Cycling: Bike Guide – Yoga Instructor Experience: 3 Years Nickname: Tigger
All about Robin: A personal trainer and Police Dept Instructor for over 20 years Robin has made a living and a life based around physical fitness. Robin began running marathons in the mid 1980s and earned credibility quickly with 3hr performances in New York City. Robin is a man of many passions – he truly loves the French Alps and has an appreciation for nature that is unrivalled. His ‘can do’ attitude is contagious and his soft , gentle and outgoing personality keeps everyone smiling. Robin hosts an Alpine Yoga class for us and we call him Tigger because he’s bouncy, happy and full of life.