Author: Jason
Role: Founder & Lead Tour Director
Company: European Cycling Tours (ECT)
Expertise and Credentials
Jason is the Founder and Lead Tour Director for European Cycling Tours, bringing over 20 years of hands-on experience in professional cycle tour organisation, competitive cycling, and sports performance.
Professional Experience & Authority:
Lead Tour Organiser: Successfully organised and led over 100+ bespoke adventure cycle tours and events across 15 European nations for high-profile corporate and major UK charity clients. This involved complex logistics, route planning, safety protocols, and participant welfare management for groups ranging from 10 to 100+ riders.
Industry Foundation: Gained invaluable experience working with a leading UK outdoor adventure challenge company, specialising in large-scale international cycle event delivery.
Safety & Welfare: Holds a recognised qualification as a Certified Personal Trainer (PT), providing a detailed understanding of training adaptation, injury prevention, nutrition, and rider welfare essential for endurance cycling challenges.
Verifiable Trust: The extensive experience in managing tours for established corporate and charity organisations demonstrates a proven track record of professionalism, reliability, and robust safety management—key pillars of Trustworthiness.
Cycling Experience (E-A-T):
Competitive Background: An active endurance sports enthusiast, Jason has competed in numerous cycling, running, and swimming events across the South of England, including being crowned Regional Champion of a UK Sprint Triathlon Series.
Global Cycling Experience: Has personally cycled through most major European nations, alongside challenging international events, including the prestigious Pro-Am Cape Argus in South Africa.
Mechanical Competence: Possesses deep, practical knowledge of bicycle mechanics, ranging from vintage restorations to modern carbon fibre high-speed maintenance.
Commitment to European Cycling Tours (ECT)
At European Cycling Tours, Jason's primary focus, alongside the highly knowledgeable ECT team, is to leverage this professional expertise to deliver safe, meticulously planned, and truly life-enhancing cycling adventures for every client.
We specialise in translating your personal cycling goals into achievable, professionally-supported realities, offering expert guidance on training and preparation before you even reach the start line.Many thanks for your time reading about me and hope we might one day meet on a fantastic cycling holiday in somewhere in Europe!Contact Jason and the ECT team today to discuss your next European cycling challenge.