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.

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!

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

Edna Granot

Retired but very busy with grand children. I did the Orient Express in 2011, so it is time to experience another ride with TDA.

Elias (Eli) Baron

I'm now retired and live in Plano Texas. Since I retired I have been doing one or more long distance bicycle rides each year. I did the Viva Italia Ride in 2019 and it was a very special experience. This year I did a self guided self supported ride in the Sierra Blanca in Spain, in Greece from Athens to Thesalonniki, a bicycle ride in Mongolia and a bicycle ride in Maine. I'm looking forward to ride in 2023 The Hippie Trail and Madagascar 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!

David Freeman

I am a semi-retired lawyer living in Melbourne Australia. I have cycled all over the world including five tours with TDA but never in Japan. The opportunity in 2020 to cycle from Seoul to Sapporo is too good to miss and I am looking forward to that tour!

Sue Parker

I'm active and play a lot of casual sports and enjoy photography. I did a leg of Rome to Rome with my husband and really enjoyed it so looking forward to cycling abroad again and joining him on one of the legs.

Russ Parker

I rode the 1st ever Viva Italia trip in 2019. (Highly recommended if you haven't done it). Looking forward to more fun on the Bamboo Road

Anthony Rock

I'm a Canadian-American and split my time between urban urban life Brooklyn, NY and on the Northumberland Strait in Atlantic Canada. The Road of Empires will be my 5th ride with TDA.

Frida Percival

Medical doctor working in Sweden and travelling the world with my husband Douglas as often as we can!

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.

Philippe Doffey

Marathon, cycling, ski touring

Philippa Davis

I'm a mad keen cyclist, it doesn't matter what sort of bike I get to ride, as long as I'm on 2 wheels I’m happy.

David Richards

I am a semi retired ex-banker living in London. I have completed a number of tours (both guided and unguided) through several European countries and completed the Pru100 London ride on a couple of occasions.

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.

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!

Stephanie Thornton

Hey Everyone, I am looking forward to traveling & supporting you on your tour across Italy. This will be my 5th TDA tour. In between tours, I do all sorts of other work spanning from Fighting forest fires to working with Doctors Without Borders. Can't wait to ride bikes with all of you and eat gelato when we aren't!

Leah Fantle

Hello! I am so happy to be joining everyone for this fall's Viva Italia trip. I have been a bicycle mechanic and educator based in Washington, DC for the last 7 years. I have a passion for bicycle transportation, as a way to connect deeper with our environments, and experience places new and old in fresh light, with a sense of fun and adventure. I have a love for travel, and tend to make a habit of bringing my bicycle along with me everywhere I go. The thing I love most about Italy is the food, and I cannot wait to share some incredible miles and meals with you all soon!

Jan Craig

I've had some great cycling adventures in Canada, Turkey, Colombia and Australia. It's the best way to see the countryside. I'm not fast but always make it in by dinner. And given I love beer, I might just speed up a bit on this trip!

Sabine Hoffmann

My husband and I live in Berlin and Italy with - sometimes - our two kids, who live actually in London and the US. We like to do sports of any kind and decided to do this bicycle trip for having fun, learn more about foreign areas and having some nature experience. I don`t like social media, which does not mean that I am not a social person.

Uwe Rydzek

Brigitte Oelert

I am married to Jürgen Willrodt and our first vacation 30 years ago was a bike tour through France. After our kids were grown, Jürgen convinced me to ride the Ruta Maya in Central America in 2015. It was my first TDA tour, which was tough but absolutely fantastic! The following year I cycled part of the Trans-Oceania Tour - from Auckland to Queenstown and in 2019 the first 4 weeks of the Trans-Himalaya Tour. And in 2023 the Journey to the East. I'm looking forward to bike the Baltic and to meet some friends.

Geoff White

Retired teacher - High School Maths/Sci/DigTech Cyclist/surfer/skier/snowboarder.

Duane Lodrige

Love to tour via bike! The Viva Italia experience was incredible. I look forward to catching up with many of my Viva Italia friends on my next TDA trip plus the opportunity to meet and cycle across a beautiful area of the world!!

Chris Dean

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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.

Melinda Setters

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.

ASRUN AALVIK

I am born in 1951 in Hardanger in the western part of Norway With narrow fjords between steep Mountains. I love hiking and biking, but most of all I love to be grand mother of two girls and one boy! I participated on 2019 Orient Express Full Tour. This year I only bike the first stage.

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 :-)

Bente Arnesen

I am born in 1952 in Oslo in Norway. I have two daughters and six grandchildren. I am a retired teacher. I like cycle, kayak, cross country skiing and walking in the mountains. I have previously been cycling in Italy with EXPA, but only as one-week tour. I am really looking forward to this adventure!

Graeme Robinson

I am a 64 year young male who prefers a slower pace to my ride. Really looking forward to seeing Italy.I have done some touring but not of this range or location. Cycling Europe will be a new experience for me.

Richard Madden

Hello! I am a past rider with TDA, Orient Express (2006), Amber Route (2010), and Viva Italia (2022). I presently live in Los Angeles, and am 72 years of age. I am a retired university faculty member, worked 32 years at Duke University (Biological Anthropology) and 8 years at the University of Chicago (Organismal Biology & Anatomy), teaching human anatomy in the medical schools at both institutions.. My intellectual activities have been absorbed by the vertebrate paleontology of South America, where I have done field, laboratory and museum research all my life. My present interests center on climate change, and as I understand it, bicycles will be an important part of the solution to this complex and daunting challenge. I cannot tell you how much I look forward to being with you all, once again.

Regan Dunn

I’m a newbie to long bike tours, but I love long day trips on a bike. This will be my first TDA adventure, and I am very much looking forward to a spectacular trip and excellent food. I am a paleobotanist and Curator at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Los Angeles, CA. I make a living studying fossil plants and the rocks that preserve them. I spend a lot of time digging holes all over the world, and even more time at the lab bench and at the microscope. I am passionate about studying past climatic change, extinction and biodiversity to understand what the past can tell us about present and future change. I haven’t taken a vacation for several years, and I am ready for a big adventure with my husband Rick Madden.

Henry Gold

Founder, TDA Global Cycling

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.

Randall Shier

Randy is happily married to his best friend and wife Sandy of 42 years. He has three adult children, all married and eight grandchildren. Randy resides in Kelowna, British Columbia and enjoys his semi-retirement from his real estate development career at Mission Group. When he is not working, he loves travel, cycling, skiing, boating and oil painting. Born in Vancouver, he has been a lifelong British Columbian, except for six years in Los Angeles, earning a degree in architecture from the University of Southern California. His favourite team sports to watch are hockey and football. Randy is an avid Vancouver Canucks fan, USC Trojan college football fan, as well as a Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He and Sandy have experienced multiple long distance cycling adventures since 2015. Randy is grateful to be married to an adventurous wife as she has been the catalyst for our long distance cycling adventures.

Sandy Shier

Always ready for adventure and unwilling to accept status quo my life is filled with talented family and gifted friends, new experiences, great wine and delicious food.

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.

Mike Windeler

69 year old. Recently retired. Have cycled several times in Europe. Second trip with TDA.

Roberta Hunt

Juergen Willrodt

I am 75 years old and have already participated in 10 TDA tours mainly as a sectional rider. I am married and happy father of three girls (44, 29 and 27) and grandfather of three grandchildren. I am partly retired working now just 1 or 2 days a week which gives me plenty of time to travel. I have studied physics and have a Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics. I have been active in sports all my life and before I started doing cycling tours I have been active in Karate and participated in World Championships 1975 in Los Angeles and 1977 in Tokyo and became European Champion in 1977. You can find more information on my website.

Louise Sims

I'm not a fast rider by any stretch, but I love to travel this way!

Richard Russek

I enjoy the slower pace of cycling that allows one to explore a country. And the opportunity to try new food. And the history. But not the sore bum.

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

Melanie Toebbe

Hi I´m Melanie, 28 years old and a Travel and Outdoor Photographer, filmmaker and Content Creator from Northern Germany.

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.

Micah Markson

A mountain biker at heart, but bike touring pays the bills!

Most of the time, I work at the TDA head office in Toronto as the IT Manager, but I also sometimes work on the tours as needed, either as a guide or a bike mechanic. I landed here because my uncle mentioned to me he had a friend—Henry—with this crazy bike company, the friend and I met, and the rest is history.

I studied Business and IT at university, and my previous job was at an exotic car dealership. In my own time, I do more mountain biking than touring, and usually find nice trails to ride wherever our tours take me. Outside of TDA, I’ve cycled across Europe and half of Canada.

The Pamir Highway was a peak experience for me! As a mountain biker, I always love the roughest, crappiest roads our tours travel on. My favourite day of the entire Silk Route was actually the day that most of the other riders thought was the worst—it ended with a long switchback descent on a rough gravel road.

Every day brings a new challenge to solve, whether here in the office or on the side of a road in the desert. I really value that element of my job and relish it immensely.

Olha Kurochkina

The more I experience in life, the longer my list of places to travel grows.

Being a tourism business graduate, I have always been passionate about both travelling and the fields of administration, marketing and business development. I believe that these two areas complement each other perfectly in working with TDA.

It might surprise you to know that I used to have a fear of cycling, commonly known as cyclophobia. However, I was determined to overcome my fear, and at the age of 26, I conquered it by taking up cycling and facing my fear head-on. Since then, I've become an avid cyclist and I'm passionate about sharing the joy and adventure of cycling with others. One of the things I love most about cycling is the sense of adventure and camaraderie that comes with exploring new destinations on two wheels.

I have experience working with a variety of different clients, including individuals, groups, and businesses. With experience in customer support, I understand the importance of providing excellent service and building strong relationships with clients. I'm committed to ensuring that each and every customer has an exceptional experience, whether it's by answering their questions, addressing their concerns, or going above and beyond to exceed their expectations. I'm a stickler for details and I'm always looking for new ways to improve my skills and take on new challenges.

As a new member of the TDA Global Cycling team, I am proud to work for a company that not only provides exceptional cycling tours, but also has a positive impact on the communities. I am continually inspired by our commitment to innovation, safety, and creating unforgettable experiences for our riders. TDA Global Cycling's dedication to excellence is what sets us apart in the industry, and I am honored to be a part of such a dynamic and respected company. As a passionate cyclist myself, I appreciate the attention to detail and sense of community that is fostered on each of our tours. It is a privilege to work for a company that is dedicated to creating a positive impact both on and off the bike.

Andy Trösch

John Karwoski

I enjoy bicycling, camping, and hiking. Looking forward to sharing adventures on this tour with new and old friends.

Stephane Lancereau

………………. but …..……….., also ………………!

Fiona Efron

I’m looking forward to my 2nd TDA tour .

Maurice Efron

Looking forward to my 3rd TDA tour with my wife , Fiona .

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!

Karen McCloskey

My husband and I live in the US, north of Boston. I am an average rider, and love the challenge of each TDA tour. I am very much looking forward to exploring this part of the world, meeting new riders and reconnecting with TDA alumni!

Brian McCloskey

My wife Karen and I reside along the seacoast north of Boston. I've loved riding with TDA on over a half dozen adventures, most recently Morocco and Viva Italia. Very much looking forward to reuniting with old friends and exploring new and exciting landscapes.

Jody Van Houten

I am a TDA rookie and this will be my second time riding with TDA after cycling in India along the Hippie Trail last winter. Looking forward to meeting everyone and sharing in the journey.

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 .

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

Karin Lind Hansen

I love travelling. I love biking. I love visiting new places. I have visited several places with TDA - but there are still places left to see, explore, and enjoy :)

Matthew Cobbett

I am 69 married to Elizabeth (59) and we live a semi-rural lifestyle at Malandelas (Malkerns) in Eswatini with our grandson, Jordan (almost 3). Our extended family includes children and dependents in Eswatini, South Africa, France and the UK. Our core business is producing mandarins on a farm in Ohrigstad, South Africa. We are fortunate to also have a pristine wildnerness with amazing topography, vistas with game and brilliant birdlife. It is called Molapong. My dad bought no less than 10 bikes for me as a child and in the UK I cycled for years thru London to and from University. After a substantial hiatus the bug returned and recently I have been cycling in Nova Scotia, France and this year through Southern & Eastern Australia. Mostly alone. Now my goal is to share the overall experience and to become part of a group. Hence TDA. If my legs will support me and the health holds I am to explore several new areas - for the joy of exploration. I am relatively fit, largely fearless and keen to get out there. Italy in 2024 will be my first TDA tour. We communicate largely via whats app / messenger. Otherwise I avoid social media. (Dual UK, SA Citizenship with Eswatini residence)

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.

Hanne Renland

After doing several TDA tours you become addicted. Also you get so many nice friends with the same addiction. I expect this tour to be a comfortable friendship tour!

kathy herson

I love to bike and explore. I also enjoy learning about new places and cultures- I love the TDA style as they provide the right amount of support for me, neither too little nor too much.

Byron Trajan

Swim coach, beginner adventurer

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 😁

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

Daniela Hofstetter

Hello everyone! I'm Daniela and I'm exited to be part of this cycling group. Although I don't have lot's of long cycling tours of experience yet, I'm really motivated and eager to learn from all of you and to embark on new adventures together. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, running, swimming and also meet friends and travaling. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and exploring beautiful routes together.

Peggy Morsch

Cycling is one of my favorite options for exercise and I’m a frequent stopper for stunning photo opportunities along the way. I enjoy meeting new cyclists and reuniting with others from previous tours. Add in learning about different cultures, & food, experiencing "close-up" the landscapes upon which they dwell, and the fun of sharing cycling stories at the end of a day's ride.

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.

david glorius

I am interested in travel and meeting new friends. I held a global senior executive position with an international automobile manufacturer for 25 years. I have been retired for a couple of years and spend my time traveling, playing tennis, hiking, bike riding, yoga, and golf. I just finished my first tour with TDA; Tour d’Italia Rome to Rome. Incredible journey and I want to experience more of the same.

Rae Simpson

The Odyssey will be the twelfth TDA trip for me and my wife Ursula and Valhalla will be number 13. We're looking forward to more fabulous inches, reunions with friends from previous TDA trips, and meeting new friends.

Ursula Simpson

I am a retired IT specialist / database analyst. Enjoying life in Squamish, on Canada's West coast. Either hiking, biking, or skiing. Having fun with my two grandsons and one grand daughter or hanging out with friends. My husband Rae and I have participated in 11 TdA tours mainly in either the Oceania, African or Asian continents. Last year was our first tour with TdA in Europe riding in the Viva Italia. Now I am looking forward to venturing out to European countries I have not been before.