Jennifer Shepherd

Chief People Herder and Exploration Enabler

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.

SMALL GROUPS

When we say small, we mean up to 12 people only. That lets us focus on you and your unique holiday, and not on a big unwieldy group of cyclists.

Expert Leaders

All our cycle tours are led by two of our Escape Adventures leaders. We pride ourselves on the calibre and resourcefulness of these great people who you will be spending your holiday with.

Keeping It Really Local

We know that our most precious memories are of real people. We’ve been going to the same villages for many years. You’ll meet locals on their terms, and make friends that will seem like family when you leave.

Making a Difference

By supporting local accommodations, restaurants and small businesses we make a direct and real contribution to the economies of the areas we visit.

Meet more of the Escape Adventures Team

Joseph Njenga

Director Of Story Telling - Kenya & Tanzania

Joseph is from Nairobi City in Kenya. He is a family man and father of two. A treasured team member working on our Kenya & Tanzania tour since 2008! “The glue” holding everything together. You’ll find him behind the wheel of our support vehicle, in the kitchen and helping anywhere or with anything that needs doing! He will give you a real insight into life in East Africa and the occasional Swahili or bongo drum lesson.

Alexander Rodriguez

Creator Of Opportunity - Colombia

Alex is an ex Colombian policeman with the anti-narcotic’s special division (yikes!) – now with 3 years training as a professional tour guide, he has in-exhaustible knowledge of everything Colombian and loves to share his country with you. Our main man in Colombia, interpreting, coordinating drivers and helping with all the mad logistics that make for an amazing cycle tour. In his spare time, he loves to read, cook and take his family and wife Paula on weekend excursions.

Tom Kearney

Head Honcho & Swiss Army Knife

Tom and Jaimee took on Escape Adventures NZ back in 2022. Having been in business together for over 12 years from preschools to farming and specialty Agri businesses servicing New Zealand. They are a kiwi family who enjoys sport, an adventure and spending time outdoors, taking advantage of the amazing tracks and walks their local region. Jaimee and Tom are self-professed late starters in the travel world. Developing their passion over the last few years, with opportunities to explore further afield as a family. All these roads have led to Escape Adventures and continuing what Mandy and John started all those years ago!