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

Jennifer Shepherd

Chief People Herder & 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.

Bruce Telford

Cycle Tour Guide & Master of Enthusiasm

Affectionately known as “Brucie T” after honing his bush skills and pursuing a career as an Outward Bound instructor and sea kayak guide, Bruce spent 23 years in the NZ police force, and now he’s a bike guide! Bruce is living the dream ‘van life’, travelling NZ with his wife Annie. He loves being closer to their grandchildren…when he’s not out riding his bike, scrambling up rock walls, kayaking down raging rivers or leaping tall buildings in a single bound.

Hannah Morris

Cycle Tour Guide & Avid Adventurer

Born in Dannevirke, Hannah Morris (Kidd) spent time on the West Coast before settling in Methven, Canterbury. A talented sculptor by day, Hannah also juggles instructing spin classes and regularly participating in adventure races around the country like Spring Challenge!
A mother of two teenage boys Hannah is also immersed in the local mountain biking scene and passionate about people spending time in the outdoors. You will find Hannah on our Canterbury Peaks to Plains and Marlborough Molesworth Epic Cycle Tours this year.