Our Canadian and American Guides
Our Canadian and American Retreat Leaders are intuitive, easy going, come with years of experience and full knowledge of the natural surroundings and culture. They enjoy local music, theatre and exploring. Most importantly they have a sincere unselfish desire to share this with everyone. They are empowered to adjust any trip based on your needs.
American Local Guides:
We carefully select our U.S guides, so that they are prepared to deliver the very best service and local knowledge.
Michael McDonald: Specialist in native cultures of Arizona and South West geology. Mike has the amazing ability to find that amazing out of the way special spot for a picnic or to catch an amazing desert view. If that is not enough, Mike originated in the Pacific Northwest, so expect the best of this area has to offer. Ask him anything about where you are and Mike knows.
Tour Guide extraordinare, really really! And a genuinely nice guy!
Since Retiring from the US Air Force in 1992, Dennis has become an avid bicyclist. While working for Intuit, he started a cycling group to enhance fitness of employees as well as to prepare them for riding in the El Tour de Tucson bicycle event. He is a certified bicycle safety instructor through the League of American Bicyclists, as well as a an active member of the Tucson Summit Velo Racing Team, competing in USA Cycling sanctioned racing events. He has also competed at the National Level of the US Senior Olympics representing the state of Arizona. He also has a BA degree in Interpersonal Communications from the University of Arizona.
When not guiding he will be happy to whip up his "out of this world" bbq ribs, just ask. He is also a Bicycle Ambassador teaching safe bicycling as well a bicycle mechanic apprentice at a local Tucson bike shop.
Dennis loves to explore the state of Arizona on a bicycle and talk about what he has seen and done while cycling.
Canadian Local Guides:Our guides in Canada, know each area like our own backyard, because this is our backyard.
Paul Zuckernick, Owner of Atwell Cycling Retreats will be on each Canadian Tour. "As an avid cyclist(Road and Mountain) for the past 25 years I see cycling provide so many great things: as fun, exercise, therapy for daily stress, transportation, a chance to meet others, to see the world from the slow lane, as an opportunity to think and not to think. Just give me a moment and I will think of more great ideas. I draw my inspiration from everyone as everyone has something unique and special to offer. I am always happy to "pay it forward".
