Jennifer leads Escape Adventures’ marketing, sales, and development, bringing together people, plans, and pathways to create unforgettable cycling and adventure experiences. Passionate about people, stories, and great travel, she focuses on strong relationships, clear communication, and seamless customer journeys. Known for her ability to herd busy humans and enable great adventures, Jennifer helps turn “one day” ideas into well-organised, unforgettable journeys.
Clare is our treasured Tour Operations Manager. Growing up near Rotorua Clare has always been a bike lover, ripping laps round the Whakarewarewa forest. Before moving to the South Island Clare travelled extensively naming Nepal as one of her favourite destinations. Nowadays snowboarding, mountain biking and volunteering in the community also high on the agenda whilst supporting her two sons in their sporting pursuits. She thrives on expecting the unexpected and working round tricky logistics challenges.
Perryn is an avid traveller with 15 years of outdoor guiding under her belt, like skiing, hiking, caving, kayaking and of course biking! Perryn bikes as much as possible and loves getting people stoked on seeing the world by bike! As a paramedic and now with a master’s in nursing Perryn is often found at adventure sports events coordinating the first aid crew (and everyone else).
John is the founder of Escape Adventures, new trip dreamer upper-er, ‘follow ya nose’ route finder, trusty team and tour leader, fix-everything man, and vital cuppa tea boy. Mandy is the ultimate sidekick, turning her hand (and pedals) to literally anything. Together they searched out the most amazing cycle touring routes around the world and developed relationships with people in remarkable places – which has grown Escape Adventures cycle tours to what they are today.