Michael Neuser

Over the past years I've done multiple bike tours in the USA. I like discovering the countryside on these bike trips and it is an ideal counter part to office job. I am looking forward to exploring some areas of Europe that I've not visited yet.

Peter Hodges

Kiwi who enjoys getting out and exploring. (tda veteran)

Alex Klopfer

I live in Vancouver, I'm 73 ... will turn 74 on the trip. Looking forward to meeting everybody. Alex Klopfer

Michael Hobin

I'm retired and in the 60+ category. I enjoy cycling, golf and hiking. Currently I spend my winters in Arizona and will start spending my summers in Camlachie, Ontario. I've done a few long distance rides including the TDA in 2016. Looking forward to seeing western Canada on bike.

Antoinette Kok-Oosthuizen

I am born and bred in South Africa. I have been wanting to do a cycle tour since ... forever. Thus this year will be the year for serious training as I also plan to to the Sani to Sea in 2015. I love travelling, reading, cycling, exploring, gardening, and just being outside, and did I say travelling. Looking forward to spending some time in Europe. Looking forward in meeting everybody!

Ching-chuan Chen

Hi,I am Ching-Chuan Chen, you can just call me Chen. I retired in 2010 and started enjoying in bicycle riding, after finish my first book about the experience of a 40 days riding tour in Middle Asia, now I look forward to this adventure and started to plan my second book.

Bill Wilson

I am looking forward to another challenging and adventurous tour with TDA, my 14th.. I retired eleven years ago, after more than 35 years prosecuting criminal cases for the Ontario government, and spend the bulk of my time cycling, golfing, reading and travelling. It will be great to get together with some old and new friends.

Chet Basher

Looking forward to this adventure-----Have previously done ride across USA and 2 other TDA trips in Europe--- Stay well to all have fun

Trond Michelsen

Hi. I'm a 49 year old programmer from Oslo, Norway. This will be my sixth trip with TDA. Previously I've done a section on Bamboo Road (2013), three sections on Trans-Europa (2014 and 2016) and the complete Orient Express (2015) and Pub Ride (2018) Looking forward to a great summer of cycling

Elizabeth Rooke

Liz Rooke Love cycling and love travelling and caught the TDA bug a few years ago. Did Venice to Barcelona leg in 2014 and it was so good that in 2015 I completed the Orient Express and the Bamboo Road before realising I had to get a job again! Sadly this year I can only do one segment but with lots of old friends (no reference to ageism) I couldn't resist returning - looking forward to joining you in Banff

Peter Plesník

Hi, my name is Peter Plesník and I work as a shop assistent and bicycle mechanic. I'll be your mechanic on this tour and I am looking forward to meeting you all :-)

Vilma Plesníková

Hi everyone, my name is Vilma. I like going to the nature by bike or just for a walk whenever it is possible. Bottle of water, some snack, camera and good weather - what could be better :-) See you soon

chris hectors

biking to see the world is my favourite way of traveling i live in ghent, an old medieval and beautiful city in the northern flemish part of belgium look forward to meet the team and to bike through latin america

Miriam Gold

Powell "Gil" Gillenwater

I love adventure and I love to travel. My brother Troy (who will be on this ride) and I discovered Tibet’s fabled "Lost Falls of the Brahmaputra” in 1997. I have been on 6 expeditions into the Himalayas of Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and Ladakh. I am a weekend warrior when it comes to riding bikes having coordinated multi-day, fundraising bike rides in Sonora, Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Arizona. I am the founder and president of the Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation, Inc. and I am really looking forward to this ride. A good friend, Mike Hobin, will be riding the entire Africa tour. He convinced my brother Troy and friend Kevin Johansen (a college football buddy - we are now both 61 years old) to join him on the final leg. We road across Poland and Slovakia with Mike on a Tour d'Afrique adventure last year and had a fantastic time.

Luiz Viana

:) :) :) :) :)

Tomas Gold

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

Dudley Jesser

I have been having the time of my life since the year 2002 when I wound up my business interests in North Queensland Australia. I began cycling and my enjoyment has increased ten fold since discovering and joining the TDA family. I completed the Silk Road 2012 which spiked my appetite for adventure with my fellow cyclists. It was such a surreal experience I wish to keep it going until my legs no longer go around in circles.I am so fortunate to have made some wonderful friendships and hope to make many more on my quest to complete the 7 Epics. Looking forward to meeting you on our next adventure which for me will be Trans Europa 2014 Best wishes from Dudley Jesser

Barendina Hunt-Davis

Love exploring countries on my bicycle

Tom Catanese

WOW, ANOTHER TDA TOUR SO FORTUNATE AND PROUD TO BE A PART OF THIS GROUP. CHOICES DETERMINE OUTCOMES.. MY CHOICE IS TO STAY AS ACTIVE IN LIFE AS POSSIBLE. SHARE MY EXPERIENCES WITH OTHERS. ENERGIZING MY GOALS AS I SEE THIS AMAZING WORLD ON TWO WHEELS. PAPA

Tone I. Lundsaunet

Biking vacations since 2006. TDA´s: the Orient Express 2015 and Cannes-Barcelona in 2016. Looking forward to meet you all again!

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.

Cindy Smith

This will be my seventh trip with TDA. Looking forward to this next adventure!

Peter McCartney

My name is Peter McCartney and this is my 4th TDA trip.

Scott Goldsmith

I'm a retired professor of economics at the University of Alaska Anchorage. When not working I love to ski in the winter and bike the rest of the year. At 75 this will probably be my last mega bike trip.

Yvonne Goldsmith

I look forward to my fourth TDA adventure and hope to set a new PR for the lightest and smallest daily bag. I’m retired, my last job being an epidemiologist in women’s and children’s health for the Alaska Division of Public Health. I discovered bike touring 15 years ago, it’s my favorite way to travel the world. We’ve made many a fast friend among fellow TDAers. And, excited to be biking with my cousin Xufeng.

Georges Kübler

Not much to tell about me. I worked as a teacher in a professional school till 08.2014 and I'am working till 05.2016 as a project manager at the administration for educational affairs. Up to June 2016 I'am free enough for a byicle tour and that's what I am going to do with TDA Global Cycling.

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.

Mark Heim

I retired early several years ago and since then I have enjoyed spending my free time staying fit and active. I've done multiple other long distance bike tours including a ride across the US then up to Alaska, TDA's Transeuropa, South American Epic, the Silk Route, and part of Africa, and the first half of the North American Epic. I’m looking forward to sharing this adventure with old friends and meeting new people.

Catrina Millikan

64 year old wife, mother, grandmother. I have had two previous bike tours (Camino de Santiago, 2001)., and TDA Cannes to Barcelona 2016. I have an adventurous spirit and am excited for the group experience. I look forward to meeting new people and also enjoying the beautiful scenery!

Peter Millikan

I am 75, a retired emergency physician, married since 1973, three children and five grand children, living north of Seattle on the Tulalip Indian Reservation. Travel highlights: half year backpacking and tent camping in East Africa and South America, four weeks trekking in Nepal, half year living in Andalusia, Camino de Santiago on mountain bike, road bike trips from Seattle to Bath, Maine, Natchez Trace, Seattle to San Francisco via Oregon Coast, TDA Transeuropa, TDA Odyssey, TDA North American Epic (Banff to Yuma), mountain bike trips in Northern Rockies, around Moab, and various rides around California and Washington with friends, bike clubs or solo. I've summited the volcanic peaks in the Cascades as well as Mt Whitney. Besides hiking and biking I like windsurfing and skiing. I can say a few things in Spanish or Russian.

Wayne Carty

I enjoy cycling and the challenges it brings. Last 'tour' was with my wife in 1994, around Tasmania. Recently I have completed a number of 200km+ rides and with more time on my hands I began to organise a European trip. I soon found TDA and was very interested in a number of rides (esp South America). The Trans-Europa was the only ride in 2016 that fit in with work and family commitments. I hope it is the first of many TDA challenges I am to be involved in.

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.

Peter Plesník

Hi, my name is Peter Plesník and I work as a shop assistent and bicycle mechanic. I'll be your mechanic on this tour and I am looking forward to meeting you all :-)

Vilma Plesníková

Hi everyone, my name is Vilma. I like going to the nature by bike or just for a walk whenever it is possible. Bottle of water, some snack, camera and good weather - what could be better :-) See you soon

Alex Klopfer

I live in Vancouver, I'm 73 ... will turn 74 on the trip. Looking forward to meeting everybody. Alex Klopfer

Trond Michelsen

Hi. I'm a 49 year old programmer from Oslo, Norway. This will be my sixth trip with TDA. Previously I've done a section on Bamboo Road (2013), three sections on Trans-Europa (2014 and 2016) and the complete Orient Express (2015) and Pub Ride (2018) Looking forward to a great summer of cycling

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

Monique Laflamme

Elizabeth Rooke

Liz Rooke Love cycling and love travelling and caught the TDA bug a few years ago. Did Venice to Barcelona leg in 2014 and it was so good that in 2015 I completed the Orient Express and the Bamboo Road before realising I had to get a job again! Sadly this year I can only do one segment but with lots of old friends (no reference to ageism) I couldn't resist returning - looking forward to joining you in Banff

Aaron Goldenberg

I'm Aaron. I'm 63, and live in Southern Florida. I rode the Trans-Europa tour last year from Budapest to Lisbon. I'm looking forward to riding in Southeast Asia.

Eric Wolinsky

I love bicycle touring and I've been looking forward to this trip for a while.

edward sokol

retired, single worked 44 years in retail business, owned it for 30 years like cycling, hiking

Barbara Smit

Love cycling and travel. Looking forward to seeing this part of the world

Jim Skeel

Barb and I have done several TDA rides. The most difficult part of this trip will be leaving my one old dog at home. Consequently, I am only signing up for the first section.

Ruth Grathwohl

Looking forward to participating in my 6th TDA ride with my husband Peter Ellis

Peter Ellis

Five TDA’s. All good.Looking forward to the fun ahead.

John Hemmen

I have been an avid cyclist all my life and have done many tours on both road and mountain bikes. Cycling is simply the best way to travel through country, for it lends itself to a relaxed and visceral connection to the land and its people. I am a retired Emergency Physician and have done the Trans Europa, Odyssey, Pub Ride, and NAE tours previously with TDA.

Kevin Hall

Chris Wille

"The very core of man's living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun" Chris McCandless Into the Wild Extremely happy and grateful to have participated in and cycled the equivalent of twice around the world on some 17+ incredible TDA trips, Coast to coast, all EFI, on 6 of the worlds 7 continents. First rider to have completed all of the TDA 7 Epics. Special thanks to the TDA and their amazing, dedicated staff for making such trips,. and the quote above, possible- there is an incredible amount of work that goes into scouting, logistics, bookings, vehicles, staffing food, etc etc. Nobody does it better than the TDA, No one runs tours like they do on roads less travelled. It's a wonderful lifestyle, Eat, Sleep and Ride. Learning lots every day from wherever we are on the planet. " The world is my classroom, I am it's student and class is in session!" Thanks also to the many wonderful, strong willed fellow riders who have helped shape each unique journey and make it special. From ages 25 to 78+, you are all very inspiring and show us what is possible, proving that age is just a number. Super inspired on the recent Journey to the East tour where over 50% of the riders were between 70-80 years young! Looking forward to the next adventure! Let's ride!

Barendina Hunt-Davis

Love exploring countries on my bicycle

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.

David Gary Ford

PADI scuba diver (510 dives since 1991), self-supported treks to Everest Base Camp (2001) and Annapurna Circuit (2003) in Nepal, summited Mt. Kilimanjaro (2007). Began solo tour cycling in 2002 with three trips across western Canada, then solo tours from Amsterdam-Budapest (2006), Amsterdam-Casablanca (2008), an Italy circuit (2009), and England/Ireland/Wales circuit (2011). Gave away my paniers and joined TdA for the Indian Adventure (2012) and the Bamboo Road (2013). Summer activities involve road rides around Brandon and ACC mountaineering camps in the Rockies; winter activities are indoor `spin sessions`, downhill skiing, and Master`s curling.

Nelson Lacharity

I am from Vancouver, BC, retired June of 2012. I discovered bicycling when I was 42 and long distance cycling when I was 59, so I had to retire to make time for the touring. I have been on six other TDA tours (Amber Route 2010, Bamboo 2013, and South American 2015, TransEuropa 1016, Tour d'Afrique 2017, Silk Route 2018 and North American Epic 2019) as well as several other long distance rides. For me cycling is mostly about the bike, but the chance to see new places and new cultures is right up there, along with one of the biggest pleasures, which is the people - meeting new ones and meeting up with ones from previous rides.

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.

Stirling Lee

I probably like cycling more than cycling likes me. That means I will probably be at the rear of the group but I have completed every trip I have been on. I enjoy eating enormous amounts of food, cycling means I do not gain weight while eating. I also speak a little of any language in any part of the world we are likely to travel in.

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).

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

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.

Shaik Baba

Baba is a maestro in the art of cycle maintenance. He has close to 20 years of experience in the industry along with 10 years of travelling the length and breath of the country on cycle trips and camps. India is a highly diversified country with many languages. With five spoken languages under his belt, Baba is an asset to have on the team. Baba is a very friendly team person and ever willing to help & contribute in all aspects.

jean christophe GLEIZES

Je m'appelle JEAN CHRISTOPHE , je suis français et je viens d'avoir 50 ans . Passionné par tous les sports je suis inscris pour la première fois à une épreuve TDA GLOBAL CYCLING J'adore voyager ,découvrir de nouveaux paysages, rencontrer d'autres personnes qui ont les mêmes passions que moi. Malheureusement , je ne parle pas du tout anglais mais j'espere pouvoir quand meme communiquer avec les autres participants :):):)

Paul Forster

Jo Taylor

Ha, TDA, you thought you'd got rid of me and now I'm back. I completed the Trans-Europa tour in September – what a blast – and now that the Trans-Oceania is in my own country it seems crazy not to join it and explore the one part of New Zealand that I haven't seen (Greymouth to Wanaka). I'll be writing about the tour as we go, for the news media and also on my social media page, so be warned that if you say or do anything funny it might end up in a story! Look forward to meeting you all... oh, and if you're unscathed at the end, Queenstown is a mountain biking mecca for those who are keen to let rip on the hills! :)

Esen Küçüktütüncü

Hey everyone, I'm Esen from Istanbul. I'm a documentary filmmaker who loves traveling and cycling, so TDA is a dream come true. So far I've done Trans Europa 2018 (Barcelona-Lisbon) and West Africa 2018. They both were unique experiences, having the chance to see places not only by main roads and attractions but through pathways across villages is I think the sole way to catch those unique moments. Being able to remember the old lady sitting in a panadería, carefully reading her newspaper as I stopped to grab some snacks in Tarragona (Spain) is a delight, as well as the little Senegalese children asking me if I wanted to join their game. There are many moments that we wish to remember, of course in tours like this there are tons. I hope the videos we make will help you remember them even after the tour ends. I'll you see you Asia!

Jeanine Hartnett

This will be my seventh TDA trip. I retired from a banking career in New York in 2016. I’ve done many other long distance cycling trips, including across the US in 2017.

Linda Wille

Maria Victoria Cardini

Retired. Hobbies: travels, movies and technology

Scott Fleck

Hi everyone my name is Scott and I come to you from the furthest reaches of northern Alberta basically. Well at least the furthest part which has decent highways lol! This will be my second tour with Tda my first being the trans Europa in 2018, which was a great source of inspiration and personal growth for me in all areas of life :). Since getting back to Canada I have become a spin instructor at my local CrossFit gym here and love it! But riding a real bike is still my first love. I am looking forward to this tour with you guys and looking forward to furthering my grasp and ability in the realm of this great activity called cycle touring. I’m especially looking forward to the long and steep climbs on this one! Lol!

Kim Payne

Self Employed Travel Agent which makes things slightly easier by being able to have a mobile office. Can we ensure the WIFI is great on this leg please? I've managed to do sections of Ruta Maya 15, TDA 17, and now this. I have also signed up for West Africa. Ticking sections off slowly Now to get a new bike. I'm sick of the mountain bike! Cyclo cross is where it's at.

Jeffrey Richards

I go for a rideabout every summer. This year lets try dublin to lisbon.

Mark Turner

Jeanne and I have been on a serendipitous intercultural adventure since December 7th 1993. We've filled our life with skiing, cycling, traveling and heaps of escapades with friends and family near and far. Looking forward to this....

Jeanne Turner

I love seeing the world at 12 miles an hour

Rick Harwood

This will be my 5th TDA tour. I did the last month of Tour D’Afrique in 2017, Trans Europa (efi yes!) 2018, the new final stage of the Trans Europa from Barcelona to Gibraltar in 2021, and the Bamboo Road in 2022. I’m excited to be going back to Southeast Asia!

Mark Peterson

I'm a 70 year old family physician from Juneau, Alaska. I'm married with 3 adult children. I have recently retired after spending the past 14 years doing locum tenens work (temp work for doctors) all over the world. This has provided some great adventures on all our globes continents over the past few years. I completed the TDA Africa tour in 2015 and never thought I would want to do another expedition ride, but the rides "get under your skin" so I returned for the trans Europa a few years ago and now it's time for one more trip

Chris Wille

"The very core of man's living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun" Chris McCandless Into the Wild Extremely happy and grateful to have participated in and cycled the equivalent of twice around the world on some 17+ incredible TDA trips, Coast to coast, all EFI, on 6 of the worlds 7 continents. First rider to have completed all of the TDA 7 Epics. Special thanks to the TDA and their amazing, dedicated staff for making such trips,. and the quote above, possible- there is an incredible amount of work that goes into scouting, logistics, bookings, vehicles, staffing food, etc etc. Nobody does it better than the TDA, No one runs tours like they do on roads less travelled. It's a wonderful lifestyle, Eat, Sleep and Ride. Learning lots every day from wherever we are on the planet. " The world is my classroom, I am it's student and class is in session!" Thanks also to the many wonderful, strong willed fellow riders who have helped shape each unique journey and make it special. From ages 25 to 78+, you are all very inspiring and show us what is possible, proving that age is just a number. Super inspired on the recent Journey to the East tour where over 50% of the riders were between 70-80 years young! Looking forward to the next adventure! Let's ride!

Tim Millikin

I love travel and more importantly travel by bicycle. It brings the freedom and adventurous spirit that any other way of travelling cannot match. I love that I am able to share this with our guests and show them the world in the best possible way.

I currently live in Oxford, UK but have had a relatively nomadic lifestyle from my mid-twenties. Call it an early mid-life crisis! I am best known for a three-year, mostly solo, 46500km bike ride from Reading, UK to Reading, USA. It was truly transformative and gave me a motivation to pursue a life of travel and adventure. It also saw me leave my career in television for one in cycling, and I haven’t looked back. I have also written a book about this adventure, available in all good book stores!

TDA for me brings the beauty of bike travel with the ease of some support, but that does not mean it is easy. For me, my favourite days are the ones you will remember forever. The Blue Nile Gorge day in Ethiopia is a real stand out. Beautiful scenery and rough roads as you descend 1800m into the Blue Nile Gorge before then climbing 1800 back out of the Gorge on the same rough roads, with children running past you, cars honking, each rider riding their own battle against the gradient. The beer at the campsite on the top never tasted so good! Roads and stories like this happen on each and every TDA tour and that is what is so special. No matter where in the world you are going, you are going to have epic, mementos days.

My best tip for any future TDA rider is bring a positive attitude. It is the most important tool in your kit bag. This will keep the spirit of adventure burning throughout the tour, which can be up to five months for some. It will ensure you are able to see the beauty in the world around you even when you are tired. It will mean that the hard moments pass quickly and the memories will last a lifetime.

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.

Douglas Percival

There is a great sense of satisfaction seeing a Rider finishing their day with a smile on their face, and that Day by Day, we have Taken someone safely to a place on this planet that Most People will never see, and all whilst by Bicycle.

I am a South African that has lived a life of itchy travel feet, and found myself Living in Sweden. Being a passionate cyclist in my teenage years, my Bike Mechanic Brother, taught me to fix my own bicycles, a vital bit of knowledge not only for a teenager trying to save money on bike repairs, but how it would shape my working career.

I've worked in all corners of the Bike industry,... shops, import and distribution, race teams, and even now for the Swedish Cycling Federation, as well as personal Guiding for a huge mix of private clients. They have all added up into helping me grow my knowledge of a bicycle, and how I can make one operate even in the worst environments with rider abuse,....which then played into the hand of being a confident TDA mechanic.

Guiding and Leading Tours came organically through my knowledge of Traveling, mixed with my knowledge of fixing bikes, thrown into the pot of being a passionate cyclist, and large desire of being on the Move.... Quite a mix.

TDA tours have the ability to provide one with a gift. It is a gift that keeps on giving...and that is: just when you think you have seen it all, there is always something else to surprise you with! From sleeping inside the Great Wall of China, to swatting flies off your sandwich in 49celcius Australian outback, or watching stars in the Sudanese Sahara, to Sipping Expresso's in an Italian cafe. From the Orderly bike lanes of Denmark to the chaos of Freetown, Sierra Leone.... There is so much that happens daily!

For any future rider that is wondering how to make their experience better. Set your expectations reasonably, ask questions, And come prepared... and Know your equipment!

Know how your bike feels, make sure it has arrived on tour Fully serviced. Know how to put up your tent if you're not confident with it.

And Figure out your bag packing! I have watched too many people lose an hour of their precious day (and some everyday for 4 months).. because they don't have their equipment organized.

Cheers..and happy riding!

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

JEAN-MARC WALTI

After 40 years of corporate life spreading over 5 continents, I retired in 2020 to explore the world at a more leisurely pace. Unfortunately due to COVID, the trans-Europa tour in 2021 was shortened (LjubljanaI to Gibraltar). I look forward to complete the tour in 2023 and, especially, to bike through 3 countries that I have never visited (Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania). I am Swiss, married to Jeanne an American. We retired between Portugal/Florida and we have one student athlete son playing soccer for the University of Pittsburg.

Stacey Bailey Pauw

Hello All, I am fairly new to road cycling. I just started my fourth year and I can’t imagine traveling without a bike! My first TDA trip was the Trans Europa in 2020. Now I'm hooked, I love the TDA style of cycling. What I love most about traveling with my bicycle and TDA is that I meet locals who live off the beaten path in small villages. I also love tennis and hiking. My husband and I each brought two grown children from previous marriages, and we now have nine grandchildren. Although I spend a considerable amount of time traveling, I live in Banff, Canada, during the summer months and Arizona during the winter. I consider Arizona my home. My husband Wim and I look forward to meeting everyone! Cheers ~ Stacey

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.

Wim Pauw

Born and raised in Utrecht ,NLD and moved to Canada in my early 20s. Have been living in Banff Alberta since 1971 and also have a residence in Scottsdale AZ. Me and my partner Nancy have travelled the world on our bicycles for the last 25 years but unfortunately she passed away July 2019 at a relatively young age (59). I promised her to keep on traveling with my bicycle so here I am doing another trip. Looking forwards to make new friends and enjoying life to it’s fullest .

Simon Boyd

Originally from the UK (I obtained Irish citizenship after the Brexit vote), I lived in Poland for 27 years but currently based in South Africa. I was a chartered accountant by trade and spent the last 20 years of my working life in the cable tv business, originally in the finance area but for most of the time in general management. Now retired I now spend my time on the golf course as it is my main passion. I completed the Pub Ride 2 in 2018 and was hoping to do the inaugural Journey to the East but had to cancel due to other commitments. Been doing quite a bit of mountain biking. Completed the Trans Europa in 2021 and the Garden Route section of Tour d’Afrique in 2022 , together with the NZ of Trans-Oceania. Looking forward to getting back on the touring bike.

Lee Taylor

I am retired in Tucson, Arizona, in theprocessofmovingtoThailand, and have been a bicycle tourist for the last 25 years or so. I road bike, mountain bike, and try to get in a tour each year. I have toured South America, Vietnam, Singapore to Thailand, Japan. At home rode the Great Divide Trail and Northern Tier among others. Normally I tour with friends self supported. The last five years I have done four supported tours. Did the last section of the North American Epic in December 2019, Tour de Europa, Slovenia to Barcelona, NAE, Puerto Vallarta to Nicaragua, and Journey to the East

Kevin McAleer

Kim Wright

Bob Peltzer

I am a 73 year old, avid 4 season cyclist who loves cycle touring. Retiring in 2014 I rediscovered my love of bicycling and have since done two cross continent tours, one across the USA and one across Australia and two with TdA : 2021 on their Trans Europa and in 2023 I enjoyed their Journey to the East. From my home near Eganville, Ontario, Canada I have some great cycling routes as well as some challenging hills to keep me in shape. In the winter there is fat-biking on snow packed roads and trails. Numerous bush trails and tracks allow me to mountain bike with my dog, Rascal. When touring, I enjoy writing a daily blog at idoitoutdoors.com for friends and family to follow while I am on the road. I am a decent bicycle mechanic and general fixer of things.

Rick Harwood

This will be my 5th TDA tour. I did the last month of Tour D’Afrique in 2017, Trans Europa (efi yes!) 2018, the new final stage of the Trans Europa from Barcelona to Gibraltar in 2021, and the Bamboo Road in 2022. I’m excited to be going back to Southeast Asia!

Brenda Trenholme

I have a passion for most outdoor sports, especially in the mountains. I’m looking forward to exploring these countries with old cycling friends and staff and meeting new ones. By giving slideshows of my past cycling adventures, I have fundraised for a Canadian charity called the Kenya Education Endowment Fund. I’m considering creating a digital presentation of this ride as a fundraising enterprise. www.KenyaEducation.org

Eero Oura

After starting trekking at the age of 50, I have spent some 2 months every year on skis, pulling sledge, carrying rucksack or kayaking. Most recently also cycling. My greatest affections are polar expeditions and long/ultralong treks both alone and in a group. Challenging shorter-duration treks here and there. Cycling experience is still modest but growing Himalayas Lhasa-Kathmandu, Pamirs Dushanbe - Osh, Vietnam Hanoi - Saigon, Vietnam's northern mountains, Trans-Europe, round Finland, round the Baltic Sea, western half of Silk Route, 2024 tour d'Afrique

Mark Turner

Jeanne and I have been on a serendipitous intercultural adventure since December 7th 1993. We've filled our life with skiing, cycling, traveling and heaps of escapades with friends and family near and far. Looking forward to this....

Joan Thompson

Hello fellow adventurers! I am a retired teacher who has rekindled a long-ago love affair with the bicycle. Most of my bike tours have been solo and self-spported, so looking forward to the comfort and company on this one!

Jeanne Turner

I love seeing the world at 12 miles an hour

paul smith

I’m from Calgary Alberta

wallace king

Born in Aklavik raised in Tuktoyaktuk, son of a HBC fur trader. Geologist. I live in Calgary, l am a; Cyclist , hiker, Canoeist, XC skier. Done six bike tours with Bike Dreams. No social media accounts

barbara smith

I live in CALGARY

Yvonne Waalewijn

Nationality: Dutch Gender: Female Occupation: retired/dive instructor Passions:diving, biking, travelling the world and looking forward to another adventure

David Kiser

peter link

Retiree who likes to travel and can ride a bicycle.

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!

Michael Coo

Ethan Weil

An adventure loving guy from Colorado with a passion for traveling, landscapes, cultures, music, and of course cycling! I live for the long lasting memories, friendships, lessons and accomplishments on each an every adventure! Excited for this next journey!

Mara Scallon

Vilma Plesníková

Hi everyone, my name is Vilma. I like going to the nature by bike or just for a walk whenever it is possible. Bottle of water, some snack, camera and good weather - what could be better :-) See you soon

Peter Plesník

Hi, my name is Peter Plesník and I work as a shop assistent and bicycle mechanic. I'll be your mechanic on this tour and I am looking forward to meeting you all :-)

Odessa Kelebay

Make good choices!

Kenny Balfour

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

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.

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!

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.

Maria Victoria Cardini

Retired. Hobbies: travels, movies and technology

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

Rachael Cook

Two wheels and a heartbeat :) Cheers!

Robin Locken

David Hinton

After sharing a weekend reunion with several Pub Riders, we were easily persuaded to join a TDA tour!

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 )

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

Vince Moores

I'm a semi retired entrepreneur, now running a Luxury Lodge in Te Arai, north of Auckland, New Zealand. I completed the TDA Tour D'Afrique 9 years ago and the Trans Europa ride in 2023. Looking forward to meeting fellow riders on this trip.

Stephen (Neil) Slotnick

Looking forward to slowly making my way through Italy and Corsica with a fabulous group of people.

Katherine Slotnick

I am a retired public health nurse and live in Juneau, Alaska. I’ve done several TDA tours with my husband Neil.

Naomi Lindfield

Cycling has been part of all my life and central to my livelihood. Sharing with others travel, cycling, cultures is one of my life missions.

Herman Sans

Storting this year with the tea route witch was very Nice. Now we are in for the northern part of europe. And we meet a lot of people again wit h we saw on zeverlap tda tours

Ada Sans

Now I am almost 70 Herman and I decided to do some more tours . Europe is for us almost home but we never saw the Scandinavian countries by bike. So Lets do it 😁

Patrick Haggerty

I am father of two, Homebrewer, builder of high powered rockets and dabbler of O scale model trains. My work is is IT from defense to insurance. Met my wife 30 years ago training for triathlons at a pool for masters swim class. I intend to enjoy the hills replenish my spirit with good food, drink and the company of like minded riders.

Mark Brandjord

Hi, I'm Mark. I live near Seattle Washington, and I'm retired. I worked as a software developer for over 30 years, and I've been retired since 2013. I am looking forward to this ride because every day I'll get to ride down a road I've never been on before, and I'll get to experience so many new sights, sounds and tastes. And the frosting on the cake will be getting to share the day with so many other people who enjoy cycling as much as I do.

Chris Dean

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Caroline Denee

The Silk Road in 2014 was my first tour with TDA and my first long distance tour, now I'm back for more. A chance to reunite with old friends, make new friends and to meet like minded souls from all around the world. To explore by bike gives you the chance to experience remote locations, bustling cities, try new cuisines, be part of different cultures, take on new challenges, get plenty of exercise and to have the camaraderie at camp at the end of the day to share the highs and the lows with those who understand. In 2019 I completed the first trans Himalaya tour and that was quite an adventure. Europe will be very different this time. Can't wait for this adventure to begin !

JULIE RICHERT

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

Nancy Stueve

Cyclist who loves seeing new places from a bike seat.

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.

sylvain rondeau

i am so happy to be on this tour

Mike Busby

A serial cycle tourist always keen to escape winter in the UK and keen to stay active!

G. Michael Keltos

Aloha, Greetings from O'ahu. I have been living and riding around these beautiful islands over the past 35 years and am currently a member of the Hawai'i Bicycling League to stay active and socialize with fellow riders and also often train indoors with ROUVY. As an avid global traveler who enjoys experiencing new places and cultures, I discovered TDA in 2022 and its unique way of exploring the world from a bicycle vantage point. My most recent TDA tour was The Tea Route in early 2026. The Bamboo Road trip will be my 7th tour with TDA, and I look forward to many more to come. May this be a safe and exciting adventure for us all!

Margaret Perlette

I'm Marg. I really enjoy travelling by bike with my husband, Mike. I look forward to the sights and experiences that this tour will offer.

Michael Perlette

I did my first long distance cycle trip about 40 years ago and fell in love with the notion of travel on two wheels. Since then I have done a number of cycle trips including a couple with TDA. I have been fortunate to share most of my cycling adventures with my wife Margy. I'm looking forward to seeing a bit of India and Sri Lanka and to meeting a few more folks in the TDA community. Cheers...

Geoffrey Bailey

Stella Afesumeh

I like an adventure I like to see different cultures I am sure I'm taking a gigantic bite... we shall see

Kelly McNamara

I have found riding a bike a great way to travel and see the world. There is no barrier between you and the environment. You see all the small things and of course you feel and smell everything. Tda has been my favorite company as the tours are longer and more independent. It's addicting to fall into the day-to-day rhythm and routines. I've done the Odyssey, Viva Italia and Trans-Europa and Journey to the East.

Finn Trygve Nybakke

My name is Finn and I have bene living in Norway all my life since I was born i 1952. I am a father and grandfather, and I did have a cat! In 2014 we joined TDA on the last stage on The Silk Road to Istanbul. After that we joined the Orient Express 2019, and last year, Viva Italia 2022. All 3 tours together with my beloved Asrun, but this time through Europe I go alone (but we are still partners). See you soon in Tallinn :-)

Stephane Lancereau

………………. but …..……….., also ………………!

Brian Rodgers

I'm more of a general adventurer than a hard core bicycle enthusiast even though I've ridden TDA's Tour d'Afrique, Orient Express, Silk Route, Hippie Trail and half of the Trans-Europa from Tallinn to Venice. It's been life changing. Thanks Henry and staff!

Dag Brattli

Living in Tromsø, Norway. Been sectional rider before on the Tour de Afrique, Dunes & Atlantic (2014, 2017).

Wayne Grover

Wayne Grover is a retired Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, his professional life encompassed time with the military, with Bell North Research as a Research Engineer, then as founding VP Research for TRLabs, and as a full Professor (ECE) at the University of Alberta. He has over 150 peer-reviewed published articles, one book, and 38 patented inventions. Among other awards and recognitions he is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a Commonwealth Scholar to the UK, Fellow of the Institute of Electrical Engineers, Life Fellow of the Alberta Association of Professional Engineers, Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada, and Professor Emeritus University of Alberta. As a cyclist, he is a past Hawaii Ironman and an Alumni of five other TDA rides before Trans Europa. From July to December last year he rode 14,500 km from Fairbanks, Alaska to the Panama Canal, accompanying fellow TDA Alumnus Bob Fletcher as he set the Guinness World Record for the longest e-bike ride to date. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with his wife Jutta. Their son, Ted lives and works in Vancouver, B.C.

Ming-Jiing Hsieh

Ming-Jiing Hsieh from Taiwan(Formosa) . I may be the first Asian cyclist to participate in TDA for past years and forthcoming 2024 for this route Pub-Ride 2024. I will be excited to do this trip together with many other cyclists from all over the world. It enables me to make new friends and have a lot of fun through these countries and experience different cultures, people and natures and eventually make a great discovery Europe. Should I succeed in accomplishing this journey with my bike all the way, it would make my dream come true after these years and generate it into a lifelong unforgettable memory. I look forward to fulfilling my dream this time after my retirement. See everyone in Dublin!

William Olmstead

Retired lawyer and educator who ended up in Ghana managing a furniture manufacturing and retail company. Now living in Sacramento.