THE GO-GETTERS
FRANCISCO BATISTA
Founder and General Manager
Since I was a little boy, my mother has complained about my wild streak – bruised knees,
small cuts and a broken arm or two. The thing is, that wild streak only grew stronger. My
love for extreme sports and nature evolved into a fascination for vintage jeeps and
motocross. Essentially just faster ways to explore Sintra.
MÁRIO MELO
Operations Manager
Listen, I’m no engineer. But I make things work. When everything goes off without a hitch,
guess who’s responsible? And everything always goes off without a hitch. I like to keep
busy: playing music, learning all about cars and hip-hop, travelling, riding bikes and
organizing events all over Sintra. These things keep my fire burning. And I’ll do everything
for you to feel the same passion.
MIGUEL MOURA
Sales Manager
See these hands? They’ve seen some stuff. As the mechanic and mechatronic engineer of the
group, I’m the guy the others call when something needs fixing. Sure, we all have our part
to play but I’m the one that makes sure every jeep runs smoother than peanut butter. So how
do I keep my mind sharp? Motocross and crossfit, of course.
DIOGO ALMENDRA
Mechanic & Operations
See these hands? They’ve also seen some stuff. As the mechanic and mechathronic engineer of
the group, I’ve become the handyman that fixes things. Sure, we all have our part to play,
but I’m the one that makes sure everything runs smoothly. That’s why I keep my mind sharp
with motocrossing and my body in shape with crossfit.
BRUNA PAIS
Operations
I love a good challenge and to prove gender stereotypes wrong. Girls can’t drive? Bullsh*t.
Watch me tackle this terrain faster and with more skill than all of the boys. Combined. If
you hadn’t noticed, I’m a tough cookie with a competitive streak. But like any good biscuit
I have a sweet, soft side too. When I’m not cruising around Sintra I chase adventure on my
travels.
JOANA MARQUES
Public & Guest Relations
Addiction is not so bad if you’re addicted to the right stuff. In my case I can’t get enough
of nature, jogging and travelling. As often as possible, I combine all three. My
professional background is marketing and advertising, specialising in marketing
intelligence. But the smartest thing I’ve learned is how to enjoy life. And you don’t need a
degree to master what works for you.
ANDRES ORTEGA
Operations
When you ride with me, there’s nothing to worry about. After all, only the present matters.
I leave a wave of good vibes in my wake – whether that’s skating, sound design, making
electronic music, spraying graffiti or drifting in jeeps. I always get the job done; no
stress, no panic. Mostly so I can go home to my baby girl who’s so spoilt she’s basically a
modern-day Sintra princess.
ERROL FELIX ORTEGA
Mechanic
When we say we’re like a family, we actually are. Yes, Errol is actually Andrés father but
he fits in with our crew more like a brother. A curious person, human encyclopedia, champion
chess and guitar player he can bring any man-made machine back to life. Born in Chile, Errol
has travelled the world and lived in Morocco, Spain and the UK. But overall, there’s no
place like Portugal.
RICARDO GREGÓRIO
Photographer & Media Developer
I was born on the same day as Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s most famous footballer. I am
also a legend, but I don’t catch footballs, I catch moments. Shooting street photography is
my passion and the hunt for the perfect shot, the perfect moment, is neverending. You think
that would make me patient, but you’d be wrong. I love to travel and hate waiting. If only I
could teleport myself.
DANIELA SUNDE-BROWN
Content Writer & Producer
I swapped the sunshine and blue skies of Australia for, well, the sunshine and blue skies of
Portugal. Life here is good. It’s true, I’m the only foreigner to break the ranks, but
people here are some of the warmest you will ever meet. When I’m not stringing sentences
together for my Portuguese family, you’ll most likely find me taking endless photos of
tiles, eating at local tascas and exploring every inch of this small, incredible nation.