Our Bicycle Touring Team
We live in the areas in which we guide, we are passionate about cycling and we are partners in the company. In short, we are highly motivated and empowered to help you have a great vacation.
We’re also great friends who enjoy working together and meeting new guests – many of whom have also become enduring friends. You can find out a little more about us below.
Founder
California Team
Oregon Team
FOUNDER
Tony Blakey
As a boy, Tony caught the cycling bug riding near his childhood home in Yorkshire, England. In 2000, Tony moved to San Francisco where he founded LifeCycle Adventures.
Tony has organized and led cycle tours in Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Italy, Scotland, Spain, Morocco, Vietnam and, of course, England. In his previous career, Tony was a partner in the firm of Accenture, specializing in the area of Leadership and Human Performance.
Tony is married to Alexis and they live in Portland, Oregon with their one-year-old sonAdam. Tony can be contacted at: tony@lifecycleadventures.com .
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THE CALIFORNIA TEAM
Laura Rondet
Laura was born in Mexico and schooled in Texas. She then lived in England and Hawaii before settling in Northern California with her racing-driver husband Nico. With a BBA in Marketing and a MA/MS in Strategic Management, Laura’s previous careers have included teacher, relationship manager and real estate manager.
A triathlete with a cause, Laura and Nico have raced and fundraised in multiple triathlons including six ironman distance events. Organizations they have supported includeCAF (Challenged Athletes Foundation) that helps physically disabled people pursue active lifestyles. Laura is fully tri-lingual being fluent in Spanish, English and French, as well as being proficient in Portuguese. Laura can be contacted at: laura@lifecycleadventures.com .
Chris Howard
Chris was born and raised in Livermore, California. As soon as he was tall enough to see over the counters, he began to work at Livermore Cyclery, his family’s bike shop. His college years earned him an AA and he went on to study art and photography. He has lived all over the bay area, but has a hard time leaving the Livermore Valley, known for its growing wine industry and its excellent road cycling.
Chris is a traveler with a passion for the outdoors, cycling, and rock climbing, hiking, and camping. When Chris is not squaring away the final details of a trip for LifeCycle Adventures, he puts in more time at the family business. Chris currently lives in Sausalito with his longtime girlfriend Marissa. Chris can be contacted at: chris@lifecycleadventures.com .
Dan Moore
Raised in Florida, Dan is an avid sportsman and cycling enthusiast who regularly competes in triathlons. A qualified leader with the Adventure Cycling Association, Dan was one of the original co-founders of LifeCycle Adventures.
Dan’s previous jobs have included securities dealer, management consultant and (like everyone else in Silicon Valley in the late 90s) founder of an internet start-up. Dan can be contacted at: dan@lifecycleadventures.com .
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THE OREGON TEAM
Adnan Kadir
Originally from Denmark but raised in the US, Adnan is a regular competitor in road and mountain bike races; and has earned several state championship titles. Adnan is also a keen bicycle advocate and sits on the board of the Bicycle Transport Alliance an organization working to promote cycling and improve cycling conditions in Oregon and SW Washington.
Adnan holds an MA in English Literature and worked for a decade in the technology sector as a technical writer before becoming a professional coach. Adnan lives with his wife Stacey in Portland, OR. Adnan can be contacted at: adnan@lifecycleadventures.com .
Stacey Royce
Stacey discovered the joy of recreational cycling and bike commuting after moving to Portland and meeting her husband, Adnan, in 2004. One of her favorite adventures was their honeymoon bicycle tour in the Loire Valley in France. Other recent favorites include cycling along the rolling hills of Napa and Sonoma and lush Oregon vistas and valleys. She is looking forward to the next great cycling destination to tour!
Stacey is an avid dancer, yoga practitioner, and outdoor enthusiast. She now leads the sales team for LifeCycle Adventures and thoroughly enjoys designing dream vacations for all guests of LifeCycle Adventures. Stacey can be contacted at: stacey@lifecycleadventures.com .
Alexis Blakey
Born and raised in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies, Alexis has always had an affinity for adventure and the outdoors. Alexis recently completed a fund-raising bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles; covering 585 miles in seven days. Travel is her other passion; having lived in Italy, Spain, and Belgium. Wherever she travels, her bike goes with her – along with husband Tony and son Adam.
Alexis’ previous jobs have included European logistics, marketing and business development. She received her MBA from Mills College. Alexis can be contacted at: alexis@lifecycleadventures.com .
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