Apart from guiding you in the discovery of this sunny land our team of authentic Sicilians will help solve any possible problem that might arise: they will look after the bikes during breaks and suggest the best places for snakes but also create moments of pure, fun-loving Sicilian-ness.

Enza. Enza deals with administration and PR. Twenty years ago she drove a camper through the African dessert alone. She knows every corner of Sicily; as a young girl she rode pillion on her dad’s Moto Morini corsaro. Favourite Motorbike: Moto Guzzi Breva Hobby: painting Favourite saying: “vidennu facennu” We’ll see as it goes Age: she’s not saying

Peppe. Peppe is team leader and deals with tour logistics. Among his most significant trips was the Elefantentreffen in 2006 that rode the Sicilian highways. His first bike was a 125 Benelli 2c and he has still kept a great sense of humour. He is a Sicilian through and through, knows its roads like the back of his hand and loves chatting with everyone he meets. Favourite Motorbike: the proud owner of a BMW 1200 gs adv Hobbies: writing and singing Favourite saying: “cu campa campa filici cu mori peddi l’amici” ( carpe diem!) eat, drink and be merry! Age: 44

Salvo. For Salvo motorcycling has become a life philosophy. He is our tour leader and has a great team spirit; safety is always foremost. He is a road-safety riding instructor and motoexplora’s “team guide” technical trainer as well as being responsible for the road-safety riding courses. His love for the bike has brought him to being one of Sicily’s most competent motorcyclists. Favourite Motorbike: MV Agusta F4 Tamburini Hobbies: music and wine (Sicilian wine taster) Favourite saying: “mancu u mannu si fici na jornu” everything in due time. Age: 38

Andrea. Andrea is business development manager and an expert in marketing with a degree from the prestigious Bocconi University in Milan. He is also a great supporter of tourism development in Sicily. He loves Italian touring machines even though he goes around on a scrambler. What sets him apart is his extremely professional approach and love for the island. Favourite Motorbike: Ducati ST4 Hobbies: music (word goes around that he’s a great keyboard player) Favourite saying: “cu si vaddau si savvau” prevention is better than cure Age: 28

Leo. Leo is team rider in charge of clients from abroad. Born in Massachusetts U.S.A., he has always travelled exclusively by bike and the Sicilian roads hold no secrets for him. He loves to say that motorcycling “isn’t a hobby but a gut feeling”. A 360° smile is one of his characteristics. Favourite Motorbike: BMW gs 1150 adv Hobbies: IT Favourite saying: “ci dissi u suggi a nuci dammi tempu ca ti percio” never despair, never say die. Age: 38

Damiano. Team drive, responsible contacts with foreign countries and promotion, although young has a wealth of experience extremely enviable, loves tidying up every detail to give the best in all situations, motorcyclist born and lover of long journeys, for his sympathy and availability is nicknamed as a "team mascot." Favourite Motorbike: R1 santander Hobbies: archery (European champion) Favourite saying: “tutto dipenni di cu ‘ncontri na vita” the lives can change according to people you meet. Age: young man