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

Draft

Cycle Tour Guide & Wearer Of Many Hats

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).

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.

Collie Courouble

Cycle Tour Guide and Exploration Engineer

Collie hails from both France and Australia, living a nomadic life of travel and adventure. With a background in hospitality and outdoor guiding she followed the snow to Queenstown, where it was the incredible mountain biking that stole her heart! When she’s not cycle touring, Collie can be found exploring the Otago regions multitude of trails, climbing rocks and hiking up mountains. A true foodie, you can be sure there will always be snacks and yummy food on tour! And cheese (of course).