Photographer & Videomaker
Genia
Genia joined the Sa Calobra Cycling Club in 2021 as a filmmaker and photographer. Very talented, she takes the road once a week with the team, to film you during the rides, from the team car, or from the air with incredible drone shots.
How did you get to the Sa Calobra Cycling Club?
Genia Tkacheva: I arrived in Mallorca in 2020 and am a freelance photographer / filmmaker. I work for sporting events such as the UCI Mallorca Challenge race, for individuals, or companies, whether for photoshoot sessions or to produce promotional films. I met Aurélien on a race he was participating in here in 2020. He liked the photos I had taken during the race and offered me to come and film during the camps.
What does a day of shooting look like?
G.T We always try to choose the sunniest day of the week to film. Then we coordinate with the driver and Aurelien to film the riders in different situations, at different places on the route. Sometimes from the car, from the side of the road, or from the air with the drone. It allows to have a wide variety of shots. It's much nicer than a GoPro-like video where you just watch the road go by, don’t you think?
What is your favorite route to film?
G.T It's hard to say. Of course, Sa Calobra is an incredible place to film, especially with the drone. But Formentor or the ride from Andraxt along the coast also offer very spectacular views. I also like the Wednesday ride, with the coffee-cake break at the top of Sa Batalla.
Each video is unique. How do you do that?
G.T We try not to plan too much. Even if the routes are sometimes the same, each camp is different. Riders are different. What I try to capture above all is their reactions in full swing. A facial expression, a smile, a grimace, and friendly moments between them. The riders make the videos, not us! Most of the time, we do the editing based on these unexpected moments during the ride, which is impossible to predict in advance and makes each video unique.
Do they feel comfortable in front of the camera?
G.T You would be surprised to see how comfortable they are, even the most shy ones! Very quickly, they forget about the camera and concentrate on their effort. Spontaneity is what gives the best reactions. But I have to say that some are very good at playing with the camera. They stand on the pedals, wince, or jump in front of the group as soon as they feel they are being filmed. Real pros, ha ha ha.
At Sa Calobra Cycling Club since
2021
From
Kemerovo, Russia
Speaks
Russian and English
Meet The Staff
Riders, carer, mechanic, massage therapist, chef, videomaker and community manager, we are all proud to be part of this team! Meet the people who will give everything to make your training camp in Mallorca successful.
Aurelien
Founder of the Sa Calobra Cycling Club, Aurélien is the Ride Captain of the Team. For eight days, he will lead you on roads that he knows like the back of his hand, but also coach you before, during, and after the rides to become a faster cyclist. Read More.
Marc
Marc knows Mallorca like the back of his hand, having been living and riding on the island since he was a child. He is way more than just the team driver and an excellent bikes mechanic, and will also take great pictures during the rides!
Uli
The right fuel for the right results! During eight days, you will see the benefit of eating 100% fresh food, prepared on site, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but also amazing homemade protein bars based on a sports nutritionist's recommendations. Read More.
Laura
As cyclists, we know how important it is that food tastes as good as it looks, but also how we like to treat ourselves with a good piece of cake (maybe two) and a warm cup of excellent coffee sometimes after a long ride. Wait for Laura's Zucchini bread! Read More.
Amy
Amy joined the Sa Calobra Cycling Club in 2021. As a keen road cyclist - she raced (and finished!) the Trans America Bike Race - she knows what it feels to suffer on a bike and have sore legs. She will help you to be back on the bike every morning with fresh legs. Read More.
Stanislav
Stanislav joined our Team in 2021. He's a UK-certified massage therapist, expert in a wide variety of massage treatments, ranging from Relaxation to Deep Tissue. You will see, he does miracles and will help you to get through this 6-day block of training. Read More.
Megan
Megan joined the Sa Calobra Cycling Club in 2022. She works with Stanislav and Michele, as a massage therapist. As them, she does very good job to get you back on you bike with fresh legs every morning. Read More.
Tom
Originally from Mallorca, Tom joined the Sa Calobra Cycling Club in 2022 as a filmmaker. Very talented, he takes the road once a week with the team, to film you during the rides, from the team car next to Thiemo, or from the air with incredible 4K drone shots. Read More.
Sylvain
He is the man behind a lot of great videos you see here or on our social media accounts. As a pro, you will be filmed on and off the bike during the training camp so you can go back home with some unforgettable souvenirs! Get ready to ride with a Poker Face!
Matthew
In addition to manage the official accounts for the team on social networks during the cycling camp, we will be able to assist you to get more exposure with your publications on Strava, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram by providing great pictures, videos and advice.
If you are passionate about cycling and interested in joining a young and dynamic training camp company, we would love to hear from you! We’re always looking for talented people to play a driving role in our team.
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