Sara, a native of Italy, has been leading tours with ExperiencePlus! since 2004. Sara graduated from the architecture department at the University of Venice in 2006 and currently pursues her architecture career with her father when she's not leading bike tours! She lives in the countryside near Ravenna and enjoys vacationing by bike whenever possible. She has toured on self-supported rides in Tuscany, Sicily, Croatia, Corsica and Costa Rica. As a high school student, she was an exchange student in Cincinnati, Ohio and she still loves spending time with mid-westerners! Her photograph was taken at the top of "passo della colla" in the Apennines during her first tour, from Venice to Florence. It also happened to be her 30th birthday ... what a great way to celebrate!!

"Our tour guides Cristina, Damiano, and Sara were just excellent. They each brought their own strengths and qualities to the tour, but also worked so well together to make everything flawless. They were very well "trained", very professional and extremely personable. They are a huge asset to your organization."

“Unbelievably went above and beyond any job description of tour leader. She was unfailingly willing to look outside the box to solve problems and she did it gracefully under pressure.  Sara was just fantastic.”

“One rainy day, Sara was able to organize several different itineraries (those who wanted to bike, some who wanted to tour Fiesole, some who wanted to go onto Florence).  Her ability to do this so well marks her in our minds as a terrific leader.”

“Sara is wonderful!! Knowledgeable, always in good humor, tactful, charming, and totally unflappable. She also indulged my desire to speak Italian from time to time!”

“I was so encouraged by Sara as she cheered us on!” 

Sabrina describes herself as "one of those trilingual European-Americans" who doesn't really know where to call home. She grew up in Washington D.C., and spent summer months in Italy and Belgium. She studied history at Columbia University. She currently lives in Italy, close to Naples, with her children Marco and Giada. Sabrina began leading ExperiencePlus! tours in 1998.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 1998
• Languages you speak? English, French, Italian and some Spanish.
• Favorite bike item? My back rack pannier.
• Favorite place to ride? Near the sea or in rolling terrain.
• Next dream vacation? I'd love to go to Japan, Cuba, Chile, Argentina.

Joan was born in sunny Barcelona. Life in the big city fed his passion for escaping into nature with his mountain bike. He currently lives in Spain's Pyrenees. He got his undergraduate degree in tourism at the University of Barcelona, and has been working in different jobs all over the world ever since. He loves mountain biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, hiking, climbing, basketball and many other sports.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2008
• Languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, German, and French and some Italian
• Favorite bike item: Bicycle shoes
• Favorite place to ride: The Pyrenees
• Next dream vacation: I have never been to the States. I would like to ski in Wyoming and cycle in Moab

"Our guides...Loreto, Joan, and Phillip...met the excellent high standards of ExperiencePlus! Fun loving and funny, knowledgeable, and extremely low key, they were a wonderful trio and marvelous traveling companions. They answered every question, attended to every request, and were extremely detail oriented. So hats off to the entire organization."

 "Joan was very organized and in control. Extremely friendly and willing to do what was needed to make the tour go smoothly and enjoyably." 

Juan Pablo, or "Jata", was born and grew up in Santiago, Chile. He studied at the German high school of Santiago and later in Concepción, when his family moved there for work. Juan Pablo worked for many years in Chile's central valley as an Agronomist engineer in the fruit exportation industry. He then moved to the place he'd fallen in love with long ago: the magical Chiloé Island in Chile's Lakes District. He founded CHILOËTNICO, his own tourism company in 2000 and led his first tour with ExperiencePlus! in 2005 --  Bicycling Patagonia's Lakes District Plus! the Island of Chiloé. His years of experience in Chile's Central Valley were key to designing and developing the ExperiencePlus! Bicycling Chile´s Wine Country routes. With a deep knowledge of history, flora & fauna, Juan Pablo brings a richness and depth to travelers' experiences in Chile and Argentina. One of his goals is that when guests leave they will have at least one new piece of information about Chilean culture.

Magali grew up in Arles and Occitane region in the south of France. She studied philosophy, and for 5 years worked as an environmental educator with children. After a year of volunteering and working in Nepal she decided to become a hiking and cycling tour guide. In 2015 she met the ExperiencePlus! team and is thrilled to now be a part of it, guiding tours mostly in the South of France, Provence and Brittany, and Italy every now and then. She loves sharing her passion for "slow" travel with her guests. She has lived throughout France and now resides in Avignon.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2015
• Languages: French, Italian, English, and some Spanish
• Favorite bike item: Bicycle jerseys and shorts
• Favorite place to ride: Around Cevennes, Luberon, and outside big cities
• Next dream vacation: Croatia, go back to Andalucia and the Carretera Austral in Chile. 

Michele was born in Vicenza where he still lives with his family: the super energetic Mattia , the lovely princess Aurora, and his wife Marta. He studied sport sciences at Verona University. When he's not leading tours he is a physical fitness instructor. Michele also roller blades and enjoys climbing, swimming, and alpine and cross country skiing. Sports are his life. One of his mottos is "mens sana in corpore sano," which means "a healthy mind and a sound body." So, he doesn't waste time on bad food or wine.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2008
• Languages: Italian and English
• Favorite bike item: Jersey
• Favorite place to ride: Everywhere in Italy
• Next dream vacation: I would return to Cuba

Ante Vujanovic was born and raised in Split, Croatia. He studied foreign trade and tourism at the University of Dubrovnik. In his previous life he worked in sales, then as a guide at the Mestrovic Gallery in Split. In addition to tour leading, Ante also develops and fine tunes bike itineraries, handles logistics, and is always scouting for new and attractive cycling routes.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2012
• Languages: Croatian, English, and some Italian
• Favorite bike item: Sunglasses
• Favorite place to ride: Croatia’s Brac Island
• Next dream vacation: India and Nepal, but I’d go back to the Red Valley in Capadoccia/Turkey again.

Tika was born in Germany and moved to little town in the province of Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, with his family when he was three. He studied to become a tourist guide in the Primo Capraro University of Bariloche and has worked as a traditional tourist guide of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. He is as passionate about cyclocross racing as he is about Argentina and sharing his love for his "home" country with our travelers.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2009
• Languages: Spanish, German, Portuguese and English
• Favorite bike item: shoes
• Favorite place to ride: I love to ride in mountain regions (up and downhill)
• Next dream vacation: I would like to go to France, explore the area around Mont Blanc

Michela was born, grew up and still lives close to one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy, Lake Garda. She has a background in languages, studied  History of Art for three years, and graduated from the American University in Business Administration. Michela's done raft trips on the Tatshenshini-Alsek River in Canada, cruised the Queen Charlotte Islands, sailed through the Grenadine, and walked the Camino to Santiago. She loves getting to know people, learning about new cultures, foods and wine, and sharing her enthusiasm to help people get the most from their holidays.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2012
• Languages: I speak Italian, Brescia dialect, German and French
• Favorite bike item: Shorts, shoes, safety items (lights, vest, etc.)
• Favorite place to ride: Everywhere in the world, but it has to be a little challenging
• Next dream vacation: I would like to go around the world

"Michela is a pleasure to have as our guide. We were so pleased to have her as our guide on our 2nd tour of this trip." (Bike Across Italy - Venice to Pisa, 2014)

"Andrea and Michela were both great. The three of them made a great team complementing each other in a superb manner. They always seemed energetic and enthusiastic. They were constantly looking to see what they could do for you. Fluent in English they were all a great source of information. Could not imagine a better team of tour leaders." (Bike Across Italy - Venice to Pisa, 2014)

Alain grew up and still lives in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy - home to Forli and the ExperiencePlus! European headquarters. He has studied tourism management in the area and worked in hospitality, starting out at a hotel reception - where he first encountered ExperiencePlus! when a group arrived and checked in. Alain left his hotel job for a year-long solo bicycle tour around Europe and discovered that cycling is his real passion.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2015
• Languages: Italian, English, French and Spanish
• Favorite bike item: Cycling jacket
• Favorite place to ride: The Dolomites
• Next dream vacation: Iceland, Asia, or South America

Cristina Taioli was born in Cesena, Italy (not too far from the “Farm”) where she also currently lives. She studied environmental sciences at the University of Bologna and is currently working on her Master’s degree in environmental cooperation and sustainable development at a university in Ravenna. Cristina has worked in marine biology research and education, with projects in Greece, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, Egypt, the Maldives, England, and Italy. She has also worked as an underwater diving guide in Thailand.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 1999
• Languages: Italian, English, French, and Spanish
• Favorite bike item: My bike jerseys and shorts
• Favorite place to ride: France
• Next dream vacation: Return to Indonesia to dive

"You have the best tour guides I have ever experienced. Cristina, Sara & Damiano are awesome!!"

“She’s funny, willing, terrific, helpful, competent, dedicated, hard working, very very good in handling people and in working with the restaurateurs, hotel employees, etc. This is a born leader!”

“Cristina was the perfect tour manager. She was always on top of the plan, the schedule and our concerns. Very approachable, friendly, accommodating. She always told us what to expect in terms of biking difficulty, food, all of it!”  

"Her humor and wit is great as a guide and I would only hope to tour again with her in the future!" 

Montse was born and bred in Minorca, a beautiful, unspoiled Balearic Island in the Mediterranean.

Sports have had a great influence on Montse's life since she was a teenager. She loves cycling, climbing, hiking, and sailing, along with other adventure activities. She has been able to make a career out of her passion for the outdoors and has guided group kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, and horse riding tours along Minorca's coastline.

Montse also has a passion for learning and moved to Granada in southern Spain a few years ago to study English. She moved to the Basque country of northern Spain in April 2014 to get to know the area and discover new playgrounds.

Join Montse and share her love of traveling, discovering new places, and cultures at the pace she truly believes is best – cycling.

Born and raised in Portugal and in the Sultanate of Oman, Jonas has always travelled and lived abroad throughout his life. However, his home country of Portugal holds a special place in his heart. He is all about sports with Yoga, Rock Climbing and Surfing being a big triad in his life. He loves to talk about the World, the Mind and anything in between ... He is pretty sure he will love you once he meets you.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2016
• Languages: English, Portuguese, French and Italian
• Favorite place to ride: Catalonia's Costa Brava
• Next dream vacation: I'm living it ...

Yorgos moved with his family from New York to his current home in Kalamata, Greece, at the ripe age of eight. He studied sociology at the American College of Greece. Yorgos met Rick and Paola (ExperiencePlus! co-founders) on the Greek Isles while working as a cruise director. You’ll find him on tours in Greece, Scotland, Italy and Turkey. When not guiding, he spends the winter months caring for his family's olive trees and producing exceptional olive oil and Kalamata olives.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 1999
• Languages: English, Greek, and Italian
• Favorite bike item: My “Fat Tire” jersey that a guest from Colorado sent me after a tour in the Czech Republic.
• Favorite place to ride: Ireland
• Next dream vacation: I want to go to Denmark!

“Yorgos was the perfect choice for tour leader; so accomplished and simply excellent.”

"Yorgos was fantastic on my Greece trip and the second time when I was able to travel with him in Scotland, he did not disappoint. He provides that special leadership that I've come to love from ExperiencePlus. Everything was taken care of; he has fantastic humor, and an ability to adapt to each guest and whatever comes his way."  

"Yorgos is the consummate professional. I was extremely impressed by his poise, his charm and confidence. I sense he has a sincere appreciation for how much this trip meant to us and that it was just as important for him. I never got the sense that he was just doing his job. I felt that he really connected with us as people and cared deeply that we had the best possible experience. My only negative comment is that I'm now going to have to put up with another year of my wife having a crush on him..."

A native of Evora, Portugal, Luis owned a bike shop for more than 15 years in his hometown, which is located in central Portugal. He recently started guiding and loves working with people and has a new found passion for sharing his country with travelers. He enjoys cooking and baking at home and if you are lucky you will be able to try one his family's pastries when you go on tour in Portugal.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2015
• Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English
• Favorite bike item: GPS and bike shorts
• Favorite place to ride: The Alentejo plains at the end of the day
• Next dream vacation: Tierra del Fuego

Loïc was born in the city of Liège and spent most of his life in Lincé, a small village near the Belgian Ardennes, just three kilometers from La Redoute, the most famous climb in Liège-Bastogne-Liège. He studied at the Université de Mons in Belgium, went to Soria, Spain, for an Erasmus exchange and earned a Master's degree in interpreting Spanish and English. He learned Portuguese as an exchange student in São Paulo, Brazil. Biking is his first passion; his second is beer.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2012
• Languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and working on Italian
• Favorite bike item: GPS
• Favorite place to ride: The Belgian Ardennes and the Dolomites
• Next dream vacation: The Azores, but I go back to the Dolomites every time I can

Jo had a transatlantic upbringing moving between Canada, the US and the UK. She studied and worked in the fields of geology and database programming but eventually traded office life for a move to France to work in a vineyard. She now lives near Toulouse in the sunny southwest, and when not cycling enjoys trips to the nearby Pyrénées to hike, climb, and backcountry ski. By the happy coincidence of being the only female and the youngest member by about 20 years, she is also the unofficial mascot of her local cycling club.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2013
• Languages: English and French
• Favorite bike item: Sugoi bike shorts and Icebreaker merino wool T-shirt
• Favorite place to ride: Patagonia
• Next dream vacation: Travel the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan

Andrea was born near the Cinque Terre in Savona, Italy, and raised in Bologna. He earned a Master's Degree in Communication Studies with a focus on environmental issues and has studied in Italy, Spain, California, and Washington, D.C. Since 2007 Andrea has been exploring new European cycling routes with friends. In 2015 he cycled across Central America, from Cancùn to Panama, and in 2016 he cycled across Cuba. Andrea knows how to bake a mean loaf of authentic Italian bread and loves working in his vegetable garden.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2013
• Languages: Italian, English, and Spanish. French... work in progress!
• Favorite bike item: I love the "saltafossi" an ancient bicycle part that allowed cyclists to easily grab the bicycle and jump over obstacles, or to carry the beloved two wheels up to the apartment.
• Favorite place to ride: Sardinia, The Alps, hills over Bologna, Tuscany, and the Balkans. Let's say anywhere there are hills and room for adventure.
• Next dream vacation: New Zealand, Australia and South East Asia, then back to the magical island of Sardinia.

"Enrico and Andrea were superb! They work really well together. They were the most attentive and seamless guides we have ever had. We really appreciated that they made an extra effort to offer interesting experiences. It was clear that their contacts in Sardinia look forward to seeing them and welcome them. That made it extra special. They are by far the best guides that I have ever had. My husband and I would like to go on tour with them again. I simply can't say enough about them!!!!" (Bicycling Sardinia - Algero to Cagliari, 2014)

"Andrea and Michela were both great. The three of them made a great team complementing each other in a superb manner. They always seemed energetic and enthusiastic. They were constantly looking to see what they could do for you. Fluent in English they were all a great source of information. Could not imagine a better team of tour leaders." (Bike Across Italy - Venice to Pisa, 2014)

Anaïs was born in Valencia, Spain. She lived there until she finished her degree in Oceanography. Her passion for travelling moved her far away and became a scubadive instructor to be able to join together her two main passions: the ocean and travelling. Since 2010, she has been travelling around the world in almost every possible way; walking, biking, sailing, hitchhiking, flying, driving... her backpack has become her home. 

• With ExperiencePlus! Since: 2017
• Languages: Spanish, Catalán, English, German
• Favorite bike item: Saddlebags
• Favorite place to ride: Natural Park of Serra de la Calderona, Valencia
• Next dream vacation: Horseback riding through Mongolia

Roberto grew up in Faenza, Italy and lives in Avignon, France. After getting a Middle East Studies B.A. and a Master’s degree in Public and political communication, he worked for about ten years as a free-lance editor, journalist and consultant. He then moved to France - by bike - with his girlfriend, he wrote a novel, found a publisher but... something went wrong (and that’s why some of his friends call him écrivan maudit). He has also been a bartender, a drummer, a photography student, and a radio show host. He is a wine and tea lover and connoisseur. In his spare time he reads and cooks a lot, he grows chili peppers and he, sometimes, creates crossword puzzles for his friends. He is seriously caring for his natural leaven which he uses to bake a fragrant whole flour bread.
 

With ExperiencePlus! since: 2014
Languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish. In 2016 he started Russian lessons.
Favorite bike item: panniers (and the freedom that goes with them).
Favorite place to ride: he learned how to ride in the Appennini hills in Romagna so he will always love those places. But he says that the best feeling is whenever he rides a road for the first time.
Next dream vacation: planning a one year around the world bike trip!

Italian native Enrico dal Monte grew up in Vicenza and Venice. After graduating in Oriental Studies and International Politics at the University of Venice, he worked as translator and teacher in Australia, Italy, and Israel. He speaks six languages. Apart from his cultural passions, he loves snowboarding, trekking, volleyball, and biking. Enrico leads tours in Belgium, Italy, Spain, and France.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2010
• Languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, and Hebrew
• Favorite bike item: The vintage newspaper holder on my commuting bike
• Favorite place to ride: Everywhere!
• Next dream vacation: Sardinia, Sicily, and Andalusia over and over and for the first time Croatia, Greece, Catalunya, Argentina, and Chile

“Enrico is exceptionally outgoing and cheerful. He sees and works on the solution to problems before they become an issue.  A great guy with a can-do attitude.”

“Enrico and Cristina are the perfect team. I learned an amazing amount about Italian history, culture from them and they handled the logistics and group marvelously. They were amazing 11 on a scale of 10!”

Stéphane Brochemin was born and grew up in Lyon where he also studied and earned his degree in French literature. He has worked as a flight attendant, hiking guide, and tour leader, starting bike trips in 1996. He has adventured all over the world, breaking a leg in Kyrgyzstan on a climbing expedition, teaching skiing in California, and living in Iceland for a year. He splits his time between the beautiful village of Villard Notre Dame in Oisans home to only 12 hearty souls in winter, and his house in Chasselay between Lyon and the Beaujolais. His other passions include wine, chess, and perfecting his rose growing skills.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2012
• Languages: I speak French and English, and a bit of German, Spanish and Icelandic
• Favorite bike item: Shorts
• Favorite place to ride: Anything that goes uphill. The French Alps, for example.
• Next dream vacation: I would like to go to the Andes

Silvia was born in Milan and has lived in Chile and Paris where she studied and worked as an architect. She holds a degree in sustainable architecture, which deals with green design. Passionate about public spaces, their reutilization, and the process of self-building, Silvia has collaborated with Architects Without Borders in Milan and worked on the first co-housing project in Italy. Silvia believes that biking is an urban way of life, a perfect way to get around, and the ideal speed in which to see the world!

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2012
• Languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, Russian and I'd like to speak Japanese
• Favorite bike item: Bike bags
• Favorite place to ride: In a rocky area near the sea
• Next dream vacation: I'd like to go in Nepal, Vietnam and Sardinia

Javier was born in Granada, Spain. He attended the University of Granada for his undergraduate degree and is currently continuing his studies to become a psychotherapist. Most recently Javier's fallen in love with ultimate Frisbee, but has been enjoying a host of sports including soccer, skiing, rollerblading, swimming, and mountain biking his entire life.

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2016
• Languages: Spanish, English and basic French.
• Favorite bike item: cleats (clipless pedals)
• Favorite place to ride: Pyrenees and Grazalema
• Next dream vacation: Canada and Southeast Asia

Mark grew up partially in the United States and Tanzania. He has called Italy home for the last 28 years, working as a bicycle tour guide for the last 18 of those. In his free time he likes to bake fresh bread and cook for family and friends.

• With ExperiencePlus! since 2015
• Languages: I speak Italian and English
• Favorite bike item: A wool jersey
• Favorite place to ride: Tuscany
• Next dream vacation: Portugal or Ireland

Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Sophie has been living in France in the Grenoble area since 2009 after making a 'small' detour by China. After studying history and then graduating from a business school, she worked for 13 years in Manufacturing operations. In 2015, she decided to leave the corporate life and get out of the office to go play outside, giving in to her love of travel and discoveries. A history buff, a foodie, an outdoors lover, she is just curious about everything and loves to share. If she doesn't have the answer, she'll find out !

• With ExperiencePlus! since: 2016
• Languages: French, English, a little Spanish and very basic Chinese
• Favorite bike item: my helmet, because you only have one head!!
• Favorite place to ride: rolling hills going through beautiful villages and sceneries like the vineyards of Burgundy for example
• Next dream vacation: anywhere, everywhere!

Aleksandra was born, grew up and still lives close to one of the most popular and beautiful lakes in Slovenia, Lake Bled. She studied Geography and Tourism in Ljubljana and as a student started working as a tourist guide for several tourist agencies in her area. More or less she stayed in tourism, working at the offices in commercial departments as well as a tour manager and a tourist guide. For some years in between she also worked as a teacher in a elementary school. She loves working with people, discovering new places and she loves her job which is her passion.

* With ExperiencePlus! since: 2017
* Languages: Slovene, English, German, Croatian, speaks some Italian and French
* Favorite bike item: Bike saddle and GPS
* Favorite place to ride: Karst area in her country
* Next dream vacation: New Zealand, Scotland

Blaz grew up in the Julian Alps close to Lake Bled, Slovenia. This beautiful area is where his passion for outdoor recreation was born. As a young boy Blaz climbed all the highest mountains around, and as a not so young boy, he climbed them again. His life has been commited to rock climbing, cycling and woodworking. After gaining a Bachelor degree in wood science and technology, Blaz worked as a salesman for two different companies, and then finished his Master's degree in entrepreneurship. Nowadays you can find Blaz guiding tours all over Europe, at home having fun with his family, or in the workshop cutting wood and gluing it back together.

With ExperiencePlus since: 2013

Languages: Slovenian, English, Croatian, Serbian, German

Favorite bike item: Tube patch

Favorite place to ride: Anywhere, as long as there are mountains around

Next dream vacation: Walking Iceland

Born and raised in Split, Croatia, Toni has loved a variety of land and sea sports since childhood. For 9 years water polo tournaments allowed him to combine sport and travel as he explored Europe while traveling to tournaments. He then took on karate (blue belt) and triathlons. Toni still competes in national and international level triathlons (including World and European championships). He has even taken a place on the podium in national championships. When he's not taking his place on the podium, Toni can at times be found scuba diving, or on his favorite toy, the bike. An avid ocean lover, Toni holds a masters degree in Marine Fisheries from the University of Split. He now links many of his passions together while leading bicycle tours in Croatia and sharing Dalmatian's beauty with travelers.

With ExperiencePlus! since: 2018.

Languages: English, Croatian

Favorite bike item: Full water bottle

Favorite place to ride: Kotor to Lovcen, Montenegro

Next dream vacation: Cuba, Dolomites

Uni grew up in the the Basque Country, the door to the Pyrenees, where he discovered his fascination for the Nature. Once he finished his University Degree in Busines Administration he lived in Denmark, Germany, Austria and Ecuador working in International Commerce.

After some years backpacking around the world he became Hiking and Cycling Tour Guide. He was able to join both professional and passion ways. He loves what he does and feels to have many things to offer to this world.

He has lived in Barcelona the past 10 years. Travelling and getting to know new cultures is one of his biggest motivations in life. He enjoys hiking, cycling, skiing and basketball.

With ExperiencePlus! Since: 2018
Languages: Basque, Spanish, Catalan, English, German and some French
Favorite bike item: Cycling Cup
Favorite place to ride: Luz Ardiden, the best place to stay in the Pyrenees
Next dream vacation: Cycle-touring in Iceland in the summer time

Alvin was born in Padua, north-east of Italy where he currently lives. He graduated with a degree in Economics from Foscari University of Venice. Additionally he got his instructors license in several sports such as kayaking, rafting and swimming. He was a triathlon athlete for years, taking part in the most important European competitions such as Herorace and Ironman Frankfurt. In the past Alvin held many different jobs around the world, from shepherding in New Zealand to being a baseball player at Disneyland Paris. When he's not leading tours, he works as rafting guide in the mountain rivers and as kayak tour leader.

Languages: Italian, English, French and basic Spanish
Favorite bike item: My sportful shorts
Favorite place to ride: Dolomites and Euganean Hills
Next dream vacation: Canada, Iceland and Albania 

Tiphaine was born in Reunion island and grew up near La Rochelle, France. After studing water, energy and environmental engineering in Tours, Grenoble and Montreal, she worked as engineer in France and Italy. In 2014 she left France by bicycle and returned 3 years later with loads of memories from many countries including Portugal, Greece, Georgia, Cambodia, Indonesia. Tiphaine now likes to share her passion for bicycle touring, meeting local people, tasting traditional food, learning about different cultures and ways of life. She remains a little bit of a nomad as she lives on a boat in Sardinia exploring the secrets of this beautiful island. Of course, she often goes to France to visit friends and family, and enjoy a delicious "croissant" and some french cheese!

Languages spoken: French, Italian, English, some Spanish and Quebecois
Favorite bike related item: the happy sound of my bike's bell
Favorite place to ride: Central Asia countries (Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, etc...)
Next dream vacation: Sailing from Europe to America with my bike on board and cycling through the American continent.