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Peter Dreesen

Belgium

Retired engineer, not a strong rider as such, but finished well a few more-extended outings like Paris-Beijing (13.500 km) or Quito-Ushuaia along the Andes trails (11.000 km).

Together with Sylvia (Switzerland) and Marianne (France), member of the honorable ‘Vélo Club du CERN’.

Brett Lanham

Australia

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I had bicycled as a kid until I commenced a seagoing career at 17 years of age. But it was another 32 years till I again got back on a bike. I now work ashore at the Port of Newcastle in Australia which has allowed cycling to now become a big part of my everyday life.

I have completed a couple of long distance tours over the last few years which I enjoyed greatly and I am well and truely struck by the bug to do more long distance tours. The sense of achievement gained, the comraderie and friendships of the group, with the discovery of new places and cultures from the seat of your own bike has given me great rewards and lifelong memories.

At the NAE I will be catching up with a couple of mates from overseas with who I shared my previous long tours. Friendships gained from previous rides has become like an extended family.

The NAE distance will be greater than twice my longest previous tour so it will be a great challenge. But I am looking forward to meeting other riders and sharing the road with them for 3 months whilst crossing the continent, ocean to ocean. It will be a great adventure and unforgetable life experience.

Bob MacKenzie

Canada

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Gloria MacKenzie

Canada

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I am Canadian, presently living in Canmore, Alberta, and semi-retired from a career in the Transportation Industry.

Across the USA, is #3 on my bucket list. For 2011 Tourdafrique doing this trip made it easy. Plus a huge bonus: a reunion with 2009 Orient Express riders, and 2010 Amber Route riders

My other interests are skiing,snowshoeing in winter, hiking in summer, and family fun times.

My biggest learning experience: LESS is MORE. !

Email me @gloriajm09@gmail.com

Jim Norman

Canada

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I'm Canadian and live in Barrie, about an hour north of Toronto Canada. My first bike tour was a solo, three month wander around New Zealand back in 1995. It was amazing and I fell in love with bike touring (and New Zealand). Other trips include cycling down the west coast of the States, week long bike trips around Ontario and Quebec, lots of biking and backpacking in California, and some trekking in Nepal.

The NAE will be, by far, the longest trip I've done, but I can't wait to get started. Looking forward to meeting everyone and slipping into the simple, daily happiness of bike, eat, socialize, and sleep.

Jim Pearce

New Zealand

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I live in Timaru just 2 hours south of Christchurch, New Zealand. As a semi-retired electrical engineer I enjoy cycle touring, tramping (hiking or walking) around New Zealand, voluntary work and spending time with my family! After riding across Australia, OE09 and LEJOG in the UK I look forward to meeting like-minded people as we ride across North America - and catching up with OE09 friends again!

PS I could have been part of Paul T's "biggest learning" experience?

Craig Pearce

New Zealand

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I am from New Zealand but currently living and working in London. I have done a few longer rides but nothing like this sort of trip so am looking forward to getting started.

Robert Tessier

Canada

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