Full Tour Riders
I'm now 55 years old, and having completed the Orient Express in its entirety, I now want to discover more of Eastern Europe on a bike.
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Kristina Hindert
 United States
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I go by Nini and have loved biking since I got my first two
wheeler in 1956. I have ridden miles in Northern Michigan, which I
think may be like the Baltic States in topography and hopefully saunas. Otherwise, my husband (Ron Nehring, also on the trip) and I have made our own saunas camping, so we may have to get creative some evenings.
Looking forward to having miles to get to know all of you better.
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Nelson Lacharity
 Canada
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I was born in Canada and have lived my whole life there. For the past 35 years I have worked in the IT industry, and while I did some conventional traveling (airplanes and hotels) I really never dreamed I would ever do anything like this. I came to bicycling late (43 years old) but it has gradually become one of the things that defines me.
I first read about the Tour d'Afrique in a magazine article and while I never believed such a thing would be possible for me, I couldn't stop thinking about it. The idea wouldn't leave me alone, so I did a short bike tour (10 days in Vietnam) just to see if I liked it (I did), and as soon as I got back I registered for the Amber Route tour. It almost seems like I was fated to do this.
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Monique Laflamme
Canada
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I am a Canadian from sunny Alberta who has traveled to many places in Canada touring on the bike. It is now time to explore other cultures and world historical sites. I have cycled across Canada (Vancouver to Halifax) . The Amber Route seems the ideal way to continue my adventures on a bike.
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Gloria MacKenzie
Canada
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I AM CANADIAN from the great province of Alberta. Last year Bob and did part of the Orient Express, It was a great experience and we met the most wonderful people. Other cycling trips were self supported and fun.. Don't cycle much other than that. I like the cycling for the fresh air, fitness, and Beer. This trip is #2 on my"bucket list, "
gloriajm09@gmail.com
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Kendy Madden
United States
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Rick Madden
United States
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Ralph Monfort
United States
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I retired at 50 from the US Air Force after a 27-year career in space operations. Since then I have found that biking is a great way to experience the world. The highlight so far was an 11-month, 36-country bicycle tour on five continents in 2003. My account of this trip is in a book called "A Year Without Underwear."
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Ronald Nehring
United States
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I came to biking later in my atheletic career, after running, endurance horse back riding, and X-C skiing, but I am passionate about it. It seemed the right time for an adventure so the Amber Route satisfies both itches, and I can do it with my wife, Nini.
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Katherine Pigott
Canada
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My name is Katherine and I live in Waterloo, Ontario about one hour west of Toronto. This will be my longest cycling trip to date. I cycled around the south Island of New Zealand by myself in late 2007 and have done group tours to Newfoundland and Labrador, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Looking forward to this new adventure!
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Christiane Selenz
Canada
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Hi my name is Chris from Victoria, on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada. Born and raised in Berlin, Germany, I am glad I can call Canada my home now for the last 20 years. I have been into triathlon and now love to cycle the world. I have done cycling tours along the West coast from Victoria to Mexico (border to border) and across Canada (coast to coast) as well in Cuba and South Africa. Now I am excited about touring in Europe and the adventure ahead of us. See you in St. Petersburg.
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Janice Simpson
 Australia
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Stewart Sinclair
 Britain
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"I am really looking forward to the trip through what, only twenty years ago, would have been almost impossible to see countries behind the Iron Curtain. It will be a great deal of fun I am sure, riding with many people I know from previous trips."
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Brian Thompson
Australia
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I have ridden over many parts of France, Italy and Australia, during the past 8 years and decided I needed to venture further afield.
Hi I'm Ross and I live in Victoria, BC. Some of you know me from previous rides, either across Canada or Orient Express 09. I look forward to seeing you again and to meeting all the rest of the crazies on the trip. I feel that it is the people who you ride with and the people you meet on a tour that makes for a successful journey. Let's have a wonderful adventure!!
I live in Burnaby BC, (Vancouver ) Canada and was born 1945 in Germany. The Amber Tour is now my next adventure after been the slave for many years for my company.
I biked the Alps, Germany and Holland 45 years ago-- stoped biking to get quicker at Track and Field, hiked Peru, New Zealand, the Alps and skied in all important countries Back country, Alpine and Cross country -- have seen much of the Wold--- many stories to tell....see you soon !!!
My daughter Carola is my Poster Girl. She biked last year Cairo- Cape Town
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