Brad Davis

Australian 25-year-old journalism graduate whose only priority is getting out and seeing as much of the world as possible! I'm passionate about travelling, socialising, and writing (usually about travelling and socialising).

Steve Rogers

I'm an active cyclist, always seeking new adventures...wherever the road takes me. Having thoroughly enjoyed several past TDA trips, I now look forward to the 2027 Amber Route!

Andrew Dutton

An active rider but never a long tour such as London to Copenhagen. Retired from a life in IT but still keep busy with directorships. Really looking forward to the ride - the scenery, adventure and laughter. My training is advanced on the Pub piece, Abbeys not so much and I am working hard on the riding!

Hanns Fellenz

Married 42 years, 4 children, 3 grandchildren. Retired CIO World traveler; 2 circumnavigations by air and train on 5 continents. TDA Epics x 4 (so far)

Judy Scott

Hi I'm really looking forward to the trip. I'm English born but have spent most of my life in Australia. Cycling is a big part of my life I'm on the road or MTB everyday - sometimes twice a day. I'm committed to drinking coffee and sharing post ride beer! Riding is great but it's the social side and comraderie that makes it worthwhile. I've spent time in the Alps and Pyrenees, and done some riding in Vietnam from South to North. Looking forward to combining my love of travel, the outdoors and cycling with like minded people

Catalin Pricoiu

Balazs Perjesy

I am based in Hungary. Having started out as a chef with TDA, I think food is one of the most important elements for a successful tour. I like to introduce local delicacies to our riders, and get to know their stories over a nice meal. I also enjoy connecting with locals - from receptionists to market vendors to car mechanics to kitchen staff at hotels. I like getting to know them and working together with them. I am often amazed how kindhearted, selfless and helpful most people are, and how far some of them go to help a cycling tour continue its journey. It is a great feeling to solve a hard situation without the clients noticing anything. As one of our riders put it, when the surface of the water is smooth, no one needs to know how much pedaling is going on underneath.

My personal favourite bike ride on a TDA tour was an early morning Sierra Nevada in Spain scout ride on Trans-Europa.

My advice to future TDA participants is to come with curiosity, a well fit bike and a lightweight duffel bag. All three will make your life so much easier every day.

GLORIA JEAN MACKENZIE

I like to do bicycle tours, This is the 5 time i have been on a TDA global cycling tour

Gergo Szanyi

20. Twenty. Just a number. But when we talk about 20 years, it is a significant chunk of a lifetime. It's been 20 years since I started long-distance bike touring with TDA. 20 years of cycling. Riding a bike for longer stretches alone brings calm to the craziness, and it feels the best way to relax for me. Going somewhere, pushing the pedals, moving forward, feeling the wind, while rearranging my thoughts in my head. It is a therapy. For the body and the soul. In these twenty years I became a frequent traveler, I visited many countries on four continents, crossed countless borders, and – most importantly – made many many friends. Friends from all over the world. Literally from every corner of it. And of course, I assisted these friends to do what we – cyclists – like to do the most: pushing the pedals, moving forward, feeling the wind… I am glad I did. I would not change a thing. And... I am ready for my next therapy session! See you there! Peace Gergo

Gordon Mazurek

Completed the Pub Ride in 2018 and the Golden Buddha ride in 2023. Enjoy cycling and looking forward to experiencing more of SE Asia and meeting old and new TDA friends.

Rhonda Aliah

I am a veterinarian who loves adventure. I have always wanted to go on an extended bike ride and this tour seemed to fit the bill. I have ridden RAGBRAI and completed numerous long distance cycling events. I love to hike- trekking to the summit of Kilimanjaro and in Nepal. I love eco travel and have used my profession to enable me to work around the world. I have three adult children who encourage me to explore,travel and in the words of Captain Kirk of the USS Enterprise- "To boldly go where "I " have never been before". First TDA tour was the Pub Ride and it was fabulous. Now I am hooked on cycle touring!

Karen Mazurek

I live in Alberta, Canada with my husband, Gordon. I am happiest outdoors hiking, biking and skiing. I love travel and believe there is no better way to experience another place than on foot or on a bike. This will be my 3rd tour with TDA.

Anthony kline

54yrs old small business owner building concreting landscaping. Enjoy adventure activities, have walked everest base camp and kilimanjaro successfully. Been a keen cyclist for several years, in 2015 Michele and did our first TDA trip from Lima to Cusco. Last year we completed Auckland to Queenstown and now looking forward to the Pub ride.

Michele Kline

My Husband Anthony (Tony) and I, are from Hobart in Tasmania...we went on our first TDA tour in 2014 from Lima to Cuzco part of the South African Epic our second tour was NZ from Auckland to Queenstown 2015 and a lap around our state Tasmania in 2022 both were part of the Trans Oceania. We have completed 3 full tours the Pub Ride 2017, Viva Italia 2020 and The Orient Express in 2022. We are looking forward to Morocco!

Judy Sole

Married to Tim Sole, who is also on the tour. This will be my sixth TDA trip having previously done the Bamboo Road, part of the Transeuropa, the Odyssey, the Pub Ride and 80% of the North American Epic (Jasper to Panama). Greatly enjoyed cycling LEJOG (Lands End to John O' Groats) and the South Island of New Zealand.

Tim Sole

Married to Judy. Both rode LEJOG in 2014, TDA Bamboo Road in 2015, the first third of TDA Trans-Europa in 2016, the TDA Odyssey in 2017, the TDA Pub Ride in 2018, the last 80% of TDA's North American Epic (Banff to Panama) in 2019, and Viva Italia in 2022. This will be my second TDA tour on an e-bike and first without Judy, who unfortunately could be heading for a hip replacement in 2025. My main hobby is recreational mathematics.

Greg Crawford

I am 69 years old and a retired ATM repairman. My wife Sue and I have been married for 47 years and love to ride our tandem. We rode across the US in 2007, just the two of us.

Greg Konsor

Early 50's retired commodity trader. Father of 4 adventurous sons. Biking is an extension of my personality. I love to travel (best on bike), experience art , garden and engage with the local citizens where ever I may be. I spent 2 years in the Peace Corps in Belize in the late 80's where bicycling was my means of transportation and from that point biking has been important part of my lifestyle. I have done week long rides but have not had the time for extended rides until now. I'm really excited for this ride!!!!!!!!

Kaye Hudson

Previous tours Trans Europa 2012, South America 2015, NZ section Trans Oceania 2016. Odyssey 2017 sections Bosnia to Amsterdam, Pub Ride 2018, Africa Kenya to Cape town 2019, Trans Oceania 2022 (Adelaide to Melbourne and Tasmania), Morocco Kingdom of the West 2024, Olive Route 2025 and North American Epic 2025. Looking forward to another ride with my husband Brett and catching up with riders from previous rides and meeting new riders.

Laura Martin

I'm a retired Forester and who enjoys getting outside and being active. I'm not a speedy cyclist but do try to finish the day. What better way to see a new country than from a cycle seat. This will be my second tour with TDA.

Dean Murray

Retired from engineering in 2015 and have been doing cycling and hiking trips since, including Newfoundland, Ruta Maya, Australia, Pub Ride, West Africa and Great Divide. Cycling trips with camping are my favorite times.

Blythe Herrold

I live in Alexandria, and enjoy doing bike rides around the world.

Greg Field

Retired Electrical Engineer, living in Nanoose Bay, BC Longer cycle trips include across Canada (2008) & New Zealand (2011) Toured & hiked Chile & Argentina in 2014 Quito to Cusco leg of SA Epic 2015 Pub Ride in 2018

Bruce Nation

I have a hard time saying no to ridiculously long adventures.

Rebecca Nation

I am two time Ironman finisher, avid mountain biker and backpacker. I just finished the South American Epic this past year. I'm excited for this next adventure and have been training hard with a few IPA's post ride to recover properly

Christiane Selenz

This is my seventh tour with TdA. The first one was 2010 in the Eastern European countries which got me hooked to this kind of travelling. Now, I am curious to explore Korea and Japan from the saddle of my bike. So looking forward to meet old and new riders.

Joseph Lee

I love to travel, and bicycle touring is my preferred way to see the world. This will be my first tour since Covid cancelled many plans. I’ve enjoyed 4 full TDA tours: Indian Adventure, Ruta Maya, Pub Ride, West Africa en Vélo. I’m excited to see Korea and more of Japan than Tokyo. I have travelled lots, but my list of places to visit never gets any shorter. I became a teacher, mainly because of the holidays, and I am now semi-retired, doing occasional teaching in between travels. Looking forward to renewing old friendships and making new ones. Now I need to get cycling again!

Sue Crawford

Retired. Like to tour by bicycle. Have tandemed coast to coast in US & recently Iowa to Montana. Enjoy fiber arts (spinning, weaving, clothing construction/alterations). Like various architectural structures as related to local customs & lifestyles. Have toured/visited Scotland, Australia, Mexico & Tanzania.

Brett Lanham

I’m an ex seafarer, retired now for 13 years, fortunate enough to have been able to get away on a bike tour with TdA every year since 2011, until 2020 that was! My last rides were Morocco, Kingdom of the West, in 2024, and the Olive Route mid 2025. I'm joining the NAE 2025 in Yuma and looking forward to catching up with friends from past rides, meeting new ones, and sharing this adventure with a beer, or should that be, a wine or two.

Daniel Frye

Hello, I'm a retired oceanographer and I've taken up cycle touring as a replacement for running and backpacking, which I'm no longer able to do. My wife and I have done several previous trips with TDA (Orient Express, TransOceania 2014, the South American Epic, and Tour d'Afrique, among others) and we're looking forward to another interesting and challenging experience this year in Australia and New Zealand. Looking forward to meeting all the riders and seeing old friends.

ROBERT MACKENZIE

I am from Red Deer Alberta . This will be my 5th cycling adventure with TDA. I have previously rode the North American Epic, Orient Express , Amber Route & Bamboo Road. Looking forward to meeting up with old friends and meeting new fellow bikers.

Shirley Frye

Have enjoyed many TDA trips and hope to do many many more. After health issues and Covid, back on the road again. Slower for sure but so looking forward to a part of the world I've never been but hear so many great things about.

Sheelagh Daly

Hey there! I'm Sheelagh. My two favourite things are bike touring and making videos about bike touring... maybe that's one thing ;) I have absolutely loved bike touring on my own and I am so excited to be a part of others' bike touring adventures as a member of the TDA team. My bike touring videos on YouTube: youtube.com/sheelaghdaly

Balazs Perjesy

I am based in Hungary. Having started out as a chef with TDA, I think food is one of the most important elements for a successful tour. I like to introduce local delicacies to our riders, and get to know their stories over a nice meal. I also enjoy connecting with locals - from receptionists to market vendors to car mechanics to kitchen staff at hotels. I like getting to know them and working together with them. I am often amazed how kindhearted, selfless and helpful most people are, and how far some of them go to help a cycling tour continue its journey. It is a great feeling to solve a hard situation without the clients noticing anything. As one of our riders put it, when the surface of the water is smooth, no one needs to know how much pedaling is going on underneath.

My personal favourite bike ride on a TDA tour was an early morning Sierra Nevada in Spain scout ride on Trans-Europa.

My advice to future TDA participants is to come with curiosity, a well fit bike and a lightweight duffel bag. All three will make your life so much easier every day.

Coby Werlin

Cycling, photographing, video-ing, and traveling -- what could be better?! I cherish the many precious and unique experiences that these tours have unlocked for me over the years, so let's keep 'em coming! You might see me out on the road snapping pics, shooting a short rider interview at lunch, or editing on a rest day in the lobby. My goal is always to bring the tour to life through visual media -- to share with friends, family, and the greater TDA community, and as memories for riders to cherish for years to come. See you on the road!

Gergo Szanyi

20. Twenty. Just a number. But when we talk about 20 years, it is a significant chunk of a lifetime. It's been 20 years since I started long-distance bike touring with TDA. 20 years of cycling. Riding a bike for longer stretches alone brings calm to the craziness, and it feels the best way to relax for me. Going somewhere, pushing the pedals, moving forward, feeling the wind, while rearranging my thoughts in my head. It is a therapy. For the body and the soul. In these twenty years I became a frequent traveler, I visited many countries on four continents, crossed countless borders, and – most importantly – made many many friends. Friends from all over the world. Literally from every corner of it. And of course, I assisted these friends to do what we – cyclists – like to do the most: pushing the pedals, moving forward, feeling the wind… I am glad I did. I would not change a thing. And... I am ready for my next therapy session! See you there! Peace Gergo

Ryan Rice

Is there a more challenging, charming, or humbling way to travel the World and discover it’s people and treasures? If there is, I haven’t come across it yet, and perhaps I wish not to. I have been a bicycle mechanic for over ten years and it has led me towards new adventures and friendships. Here’s to clean and lubed chains, straight wheels, and a comfy saddle! See you on the next adventure!

Jane Bloodworth

I live in Melbourne. I love cycling long distances with the assistance of TDA.

Carina Fischer

I'm from Argentina. Have done short trips on bike, around the Alps and around Argentina. I am very anxios to try a longer trip. Will participate from Dublin to London, to start off. I have two sons, 23 and 18 years old, both studying in Buenos Aires.

Xufeng(Gail) Cascketta

I am retired, and love to explore the world by cycling. Have done some self-supported tours. This will be my fifth cycling tour with TDA.

Michelle Skeen

I joined the Pub Ride for the Dublin to London section this year. It was a fabulous trip! Great staff and a fun group of riders. So, I'm back for more. I'll join for the Venice to Barcelona section of Trans-Europa.

Theresa Morris

I am a retired teacher who is involved in a lot of different activities, mostly involving music. I joined my husband, Donnie, on the Pub Tour in 2022, and part of the TransEuropa in 2023. And then had a blast doing the first half of the Orient Express in 2024 with our good friends, Joanne and Gary, who were joining TDA for the first time. And now we’re doing a second Pub Ride, having inspired (coerced) Joanne and Gary to join us. Looking forward to sharing beers and stories with old and new friends. Cheers!

Donald Morris

Had so much fun on the 2022 Pub Ride and 3 sections of the 2023 TransEuropa and half of the Orient Express that I had to sign up again. Looking forward to the challenges and celebrations of finishing the TransEuropa. Hoping to meet up with some riders from earlier tours and meet some new friends as we did on the earlier TDA tours. Still hoping I will lose a few pounds this time LOL.

Jim Schmidt

Looking forward to the ride, enough of the Covid 19 issues! A chance to see a few new countries, drink some beer, and meet some new riders.

Paul Moen

I have cycled through British Columbia in my younger days and want a new challenge..

JULIE RICHERT

HI there! I'm Julie from Port Townsend Washington. This will be my fourth TDA tour. Cycling through Europe is the best.

Jennie Wells

I’ve been a cyclist since 2015, riding with Railway City Cycling Club (RC3) of St. Thomas, Ontario since 2016. My best friends are my cycling companions, also on RC3 who travelled with me on the 2022 Pub Ride and part of Europa 2023. We enjoy gravel rides, viewing scenic shores of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario or the Georgian Bay, along with good food and drink at local breweries after the ride.

Rachel Chandler

After meeting so many incredible friends on the Pub Ride (where the camaraderie is strong and the post-ride beverages are stronger) and surviving a segment of Trans Europa with a smile on my face, I figured it was only logical to sign up for another grand adventure! Now, let’s be clear — I’m not the fastest cyclist in the bunch, and hills and I are in a long-standing, slightly tense relationship. But I am persistent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated by the promise of a cold beer at the finish line. I’m so excited to ride alongside great friends, make a few new ones along the way, and share every kilometre (especially the downhill ones!) with my favourite riding partner — my husband, Mark. Here’s to adventure, laughter, a few “character-building” climbs, and unforgettable memories!

Susan Silcox

I retired in 2020 after 32 years as a medical social worker. I've been cycling avidly since I was 16 years old, have participated in a number of organized cycling events, and have been an active member of the Railway City Cycling Club in St. Thomas, Ontario for the past 5 years. I'm a past member of the Forest City Velodrome in London, Ontario. The Pub Ride in 2022 was my first tour with TDA, and I had a blast! I’m really looking forward to cycling from Venice to Barcelona with some of my Pub Ride cyclists and meeting new cyclists!

Andrew Pullman

Signing up for another tour. I enjoyed the Pub Ride and Trans Europa I ride in Niagara Ontario. Also have ridden in Iowa Ragbrai ride, Florida Pinellas Trail and Vancouver island, Riding keeps me active in retirement. Can’t wait for it to start. Andy :P

Richard Florant

This is my first experience with TDA, can wait to be there!!!

Roger COOK

I am a 73 year-old that has always been active, with gym-workouts, running, and biking. I completed the Viva Italia in the fall of 2019, the Pub Tour in 2022, and was impressed. As a result, I have signed up for the Orient Express.

Dave Kenyon

I'm a Veterinarian currently living in the UK, having lived most of my life in South Africa. I enjoy the outdoors and like to run, swim and cycle. I've also done a bit of horse riding and played golf, but there's only so much time and you need to focus! My favourite pastime is scuba diving (I'm a PADI DM). I really love my work as a vet, but I'm 55 years old now and starting to look at retirement. My ultimate goal is to do the full Tour d'Afrique in 2027. I will be aged 59!! I did the second half of the Pub Ride (London to Copenhagen) in 2022 and absolutely loved it! So I'm booked to do the first half (Dublin to London) next year (2024) and I'm planning to do other European tours each year after that.

Mark Fagan

This will be (my wife and I), our third TDA tour. Can't tell you how excited we are to to be a part of this. At the speed of a bike, Is there any other way to see the world. (I think not )

sylvain rondeau

i am so happy to be on this tour

Robert (Bob) Cheek

Ex- journalist, newspaper editor, author, Australian rules footballer, politician and gym chain founder. Didn't take up cycling until my 70s. Slow but I get there.

Nancy Stueve

Cyclist who loves seeing new places from a bike seat.

Maria Victoria Cardini

Retired. Hobbies: travels, movies and technology

Gergo Szanyi

20. Twenty. Just a number. But when we talk about 20 years, it is a significant chunk of a lifetime. It's been 20 years since I started long-distance bike touring with TDA. 20 years of cycling. Riding a bike for longer stretches alone brings calm to the craziness, and it feels the best way to relax for me. Going somewhere, pushing the pedals, moving forward, feeling the wind, while rearranging my thoughts in my head. It is a therapy. For the body and the soul. In these twenty years I became a frequent traveler, I visited many countries on four continents, crossed countless borders, and – most importantly – made many many friends. Friends from all over the world. Literally from every corner of it. And of course, I assisted these friends to do what we – cyclists – like to do the most: pushing the pedals, moving forward, feeling the wind… I am glad I did. I would not change a thing. And... I am ready for my next therapy session! See you there! Peace Gergo

Ezhil Ebinezer

I still remember when I learned to ride a bike – that quiet thrill, that feeling that the world just opened up a little more. That sense of freedom has stayed with me and shaped how I see the outdoors as more than just a place to explore, but as a space to slow down, learn, and connect with the world around me.

I’m from India and now living in Manchester, UK. I tried a few different paths before realising my happiest moments were always outdoors. That changed everything. I started out managing operations for an active holiday company in India, then moved into full-time guiding cycling and trekking trips across India and beyond. Fifteen years later, I still love every bit of it. In 2023, my longtime friend Baba, a TDA legend, introduced me to the TDA family.

That love for the outdoors is what keeps me guiding. I’m just as excited about exploring new places as I am about meeting the people who join the journey. Every trip is a mix of new landscapes, different cultures, and fresh perspectives!

Tip for future TDA riders:

A positive spirit and an open attitude go a long way in making the trip enjoyable. While you are out there riding, don’t rush - take your time and really soak in the experience!

Özgür Karataş

Working outdoors is phenomenal.

When TDA need local support for translations in Turkey in 2014, I entered the picture. Before TDA, I lived year-round there, in Izmir. Now I live on the road eight months of the year; the rest of the time I’m in Turkey, either applying for visas or rock-climbing.

Sometimes on a tour our failures are as incredible as our successes. Being defeated as my tour attempted to climb a new route on Koca Sarp, a rocky mountain in central Anatolia, is an experience I’ll always remember.

I’ve seen so much of the world with TDA. My favourite place I’ve been so far is Meteora, Greece. Probably the greatest pleasure of cycle-touring for me is never spending more than two days in a row in the same spot.

Jason Roussel

Canadian bike mechanic and ski tuner.

Balazs Perjesy

I am based in Hungary. Having started out as a chef with TDA, I think food is one of the most important elements for a successful tour. I like to introduce local delicacies to our riders, and get to know their stories over a nice meal. I also enjoy connecting with locals - from receptionists to market vendors to car mechanics to kitchen staff at hotels. I like getting to know them and working together with them. I am often amazed how kindhearted, selfless and helpful most people are, and how far some of them go to help a cycling tour continue its journey. It is a great feeling to solve a hard situation without the clients noticing anything. As one of our riders put it, when the surface of the water is smooth, no one needs to know how much pedaling is going on underneath.

My personal favourite bike ride on a TDA tour was an early morning Sierra Nevada in Spain scout ride on Trans-Europa.

My advice to future TDA participants is to come with curiosity, a well fit bike and a lightweight duffel bag. All three will make your life so much easier every day.

Jonathan Ruchlis

I'm a filmmaker and videographer from Berkeley, CA (near SF). Excited to meet people, see some beautiful sights, and make some awesome content for this tour!

Colin Baillie

I am 62 years old and enjoy mtn bike riding was born in Scotland and I am hoping we ride threw my hometown near Edinburgh semi retired. Married with 2 elderly kids . I have done a few 5 day ride’s with our local club and enjoy the friendly atmosphere they create . Can’t wait for this next experience.

Stephen McAlister

58 year old Auzzie ready for a trip of a life time before I return to Oz and enjoy retirement.

Tim Forde

I am a retired Postal Manager aged 70. In 2019 I completed the Tour de Afrique, and so enjoyed the journey that I cant wait to do another TDA tour. Cycling from Dublin will be grat fun.

Murray Burr

I am looking forward to doing the Pub Ride in 2024. It will be a great experience to once again sample other cultures, tastes and flavours from the other side of the world. I'm hoping to get to Paschendale whilst there to see where my Grandfather and 2 of his brothers fought during WW1. Having done TdA2017 I am confident the ride will be well organised and with great crew. Meeting new friends and a few fellow alumni will add to the adventure.

Patricia (Pat) Long

I am a veterinarian still practicing in Southern California, USA. I have been an avid outdoor enthusiast all my life and enjoy kayaking, skiing, camping, exploring etc. My youth was spent skiing, on a motorcycle (dirt bike) and horseback riding as our area was poor for bicycles. Lots of thorny plants = many flat tires. I came to bicycling later in life and found I enjoy longer rides and tours. Did the western half of the Northern Tier USA, TDA Pub Ride, and Woman's Tours Eastern Seaboard (FL to Maine- this last summer) as my longer rides and really enjoyed just getting out on my bike and riding. I have not traveled much out of the US and Canada. Went to NZ and Austria hiking. Loved exploring small villages and enjoyed the beer for sure. I will be riding w/ my partner Karen Bartels on this trip. I am really looking forward to good riding, good company and the thrill of a new adventure!

Karen Bartels

I enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities, including hiking, kayaking, canoeing, road and gravel biking, and camping. I dabble in pottery and photography. I am a semi-retired college instructor, teaching geology and mathematics part-time.

Lori McCarney

Loving being part of the TDA cycling family! On to another journey!

Kyle Walton

Social rider, looking forward to Europe

Greg Forst

Have been a cyclist since '92 doing a variety of things including commuting to work, week long rides, after work group rides and more recently longer duration rides including one across the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories and the Yukon of Canada. I enjoyed the challenges and scenery of the Outback and the terrain of New Zealand on the 2016 Trans Oceania tour. Rode the Bamboo trail and enjoyed it immensely. Had an overall good time on the Hippie Trail. The food was great and the whole experience was incredible.

Evelyn Holland

This will be our 10th TDA trip, and our second to India - we rode the Hippie Trail several years. India is an experience! We are really looking forward to this ride, as well as connecting with some old friends, and making new friends, of course!

Wayne McDaniel

My wife, Jude, and I are both riding this trip. We have done a number of long distance rides in the US. I have done one international trip in Nicaragua. We have two grown kids, two grandkids and a dog.

Jude McDaniel

Married, old lady, financial advisor

Valerie Ohanian

I am a long time cycling enthusiast--a road rider who has guided multi-week trips abroad, commuted starting in the 1980's, and rides at home, just for fun! Home is in Minneapolis, but winters are mostly spent in Santa Barbara, CA now, since working remotely is possible. I am a teacher and practitioner of classical homeopathy, have worked full time for 40 years, and now am reducing my schedule to make room for some other things. This trip has been a dream in my mind, only. I finally have time to make it a reality!

Jacqueline Roy

This will be my second trip with TDA. I look forward to cycling with Michael Doucet and the group.

Michael Doucet

This will be my fifth TDA tour. Excited to meet the riders and ride with Jacqueline.

Dave Kenyon

I'm a Veterinarian currently living in the UK, having lived most of my life in South Africa. I enjoy the outdoors and like to run, swim and cycle. I've also done a bit of horse riding and played golf, but there's only so much time and you need to focus! My favourite pastime is scuba diving (I'm a PADI DM). I really love my work as a vet, but I'm 55 years old now and starting to look at retirement. My ultimate goal is to do the full Tour d'Afrique in 2027. I will be aged 59!! I did the second half of the Pub Ride (London to Copenhagen) in 2022 and absolutely loved it! So I'm booked to do the first half (Dublin to London) next year (2024) and I'm planning to do other European tours each year after that.

Josephine Paul

After completing the Pub Ride in '24 and the Olive Route in '25, I am looking forward to cycling through Finland, Sweden, and Norway this summer before joining Viva Italia! It will be wonderful to reconnect with friends from past tours and to meet and learn about those I haven't met before.

Janella Chu

Hi there! My name is Janella, and this is my first bike tour. I'm super excited for this experience, and I can't wait to see so many parts of Europe!

charles gipson jr

Retired major league baseball player. Currently Athletic Director at Xavier Academy downtown Houston.

Dianne Mead

From Canberra, Australia. Looking forward to my second TDA ride.

Iain Souter

...slowly approaching full retirement. Avid cyclist, all types, road, gravel, cyclocross, MTB and winter fat biking. Skiing fulfils my off season outdoor pursuits. This will be my second TDA trip. Pub Ride '24 was great and met many new friends. ....Looking forward to the JTTE and meeting new cycling friends!

Thomas (Ted) Davis

Almost retired and somewhat new to cycling. Can't think of a better way to see the world!!

David Hughes

Retired engineer and business owner. Ex charter fishing and diving boat captain. Avid cyclist, snow skier, diver, fisherman etc. Road race cars for a hobby, engine builder for the team.

Kelly Wolf

I live in Ankeny, Iowa. I am a retired pharmacist. We have 3 grown children. My husband and I began cycling in 2015. We have done RAGBRAI 4 times. We have also done several cycling tours in the U.S. with various organizations.

Adam Wolf

Avid rider from the middle of the country. Have completed 4 RAGBRAI's (on my single bike) and the Adventure Cycling Southern Tier Epic Tour (with my wife on our Co-motion Tandem). Also have ridden a couple other Adventure Cycling tours. This Pub Tour seems to be ideal for me because my favorite rides in the Des Moines metro area are from my home to the breweries that are in the surrounding towns.

Peter Donkers

My first bike tour was in 1988; 6 months through much of Western Europe on a 1st generation hard tail mountain bike outfitted with 4 panniers. Fast forward through a life with a career, kids and a shed filled with bicycles, cycle touring still remains at the core of what I love to do. Now with grandkids and (mostly) retired, I figured it might be nice to have someone else carry my bags for a change. I am fortunate to live on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’omoks First Nation on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. In addition to the love of cycling, the love for beer comes a close second making the Pub Tour a perfect pairing.

Spiros Theophilas

Sally Weatherald

Now retired, I have the time and money to complete more adventures and continue to explore the world. I love history, cultures and meeting people from all walks of the life. I'm a passionate fitness person, cyclists, and walker/hiker.

Lorelei Williams

Retired from the financial industry. Now I spend my time watching the stock market and managing my money so I can afford these tours. Living the dream!