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John is an Iowa native, now residing permanently in Switzerland. He graduated from the University of Iowa and later did his a Master’s in Teaching French and English from the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont. John teaches English conversation and Culture to adults at a local college, and when time remains he likes to bike, cook and read. |
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Tim is a North Dakota native who came to Europe for the Montreux Jazz festival 25 years ago and has been here ever since. Having hiked and biked across Switzerland numerous times, his knowledge of the country runs deep. After years of running a high-end bike distributorship, cycling around Europe and Africa, and developing training for the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale), Tim is now promoting cargo-bicycle cooperatives for www.yubaride.com as a way out of poverty.
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David is Swiss and has lived in Geneva all of his life. David is a professional musician and member of the "Tiger the Lion" trio. He spends part of each year in India studying music and researching new spices for his terrific salads. |
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Guide Dave was born in Ohio but grew up in South and Central America. He returned to the USA after high school and obtained a BS in Physics from Case Western . Dave and his family thought they had found 'home' in Colorado, until they discovered Switzerland 3 years ago. He now claims to be at home here and likes to spend his free time touring the countryside on his "Bike Friday" and cross country skiing in the Jura mountains.
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Chafin and Jennie had been cycling all over the world: Peru, Vietnam, South Africa. Then they came on Bike Switzerland four years ago and have been coming back with their friends every year since. Chafin and Jennie are married and met years ago while racing. Chafin owns Ride-A-Bike bicycle shop in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Jenny is a physical therapist and holds a management position at Workwell. |
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Frog is a U.K. native who has lived in Switzerland for over 10 years. Frog spent many years organizing outdoor education programs for an American company based in Switzerland, but now works in administration at an international school in Geneva. Frog is a veteran cyclist, hiker and snowboarder. |
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Swiss-born, Jimmy spent a good part of his life in the U.S.A. before coming back to Switzerland. He's a freelance web designer by day, but otherwise devoted to Geneva's nightlife and culture scene . He'll help you explore town
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Ray is at the forefront of the island's growing bicycle tourism sector. He manages his own city bike company in Las Palmas and oversees Bike Switzerland World tours on the island. Ray stays in shape by taking more adventurous riders on epic 11-hour island rides. He firmly believes in the life-changing power of cycling.
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Ron and Kathy manage and promote Bike Swiss out of their Iowa farmhouse. Both work as registered nurses and spend their free time fixing up their house, planting trees and selling books on Ebay.
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