Katherine Araujo
Tour Guide
MEMBER SINCE
2023
HOME STATE
CA
Who is Katherine?
Born and raised in Colombia, road biking is in my blood. When I was 13, my father introduced me and my brothers to the world of road cycling, and we never came back! I grew up climbing my Andean mountains as a fun family sport and in the saddle discovered beautiful landscapes, had cultural heartwarming connections, and connected to the land and its geography in ways I am forever grateful for. In college, my bike was my commuter gadget as well as my weekend staple, cycling the Swiss and French alps. I love sharing cycling, working hard both as a team and as an individual to fulfill a goal, and at the end, the reward! Call it dessert, a cold beer on a warm day, or a dip in a cold river after a long ride. Maybe all at once on a Sunday! That’s a perfect day.
Discovering the world on the saddle is beautiful to me. It’s a way to see everything up front, experience it with all your senses and cover a big amount of land while doing so.
Q & A
Q.
What was your first bike?
A.
A barbie bike with purple training wheels!
Q.
Favorite book?
A.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Q.
Favorite movie?
A.
What Dreams May Come
Q.
Favorite Vacation Destination?
A.
Uff super hard question! I love traveling, but I am also very tropical so I prefer hot weather vacations! I honestly love vacationing in Colombia, it is such a diverse place in the world!
Q.
If I had a superpower:
A.
Time travel for sure!
Q.
Where will find me when I not working/guiding:
A.
In another adventure involved activity! (Sailing, diving, gravel riding, hiking) in a yummy restaurant! cooking yummy nutritious food paired with a lovely wine or in a coffee farm. And always, enjoying great music!
Q.
What do I want to be known for as a BA staff member/guide:
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For being helpful to our guests, making their dream vacation possible and sharing amazing times riding together.
