John Fleming
Travel Guide
Biography
My life is a journey—I explore, I discover people and their languages, and I’m amazed by the chance encounters with strangers who become friends if we have the opportunity to talk and share. I’ve always cycled—whether for daily commuting, in a group, or on cycling tours. Becoming a guide? This profession has brought out the best in me while constantly challenging me to create the best possible experience based on the potential and expectations of the group I’m leading.
As they disembark from the ferry at the port of Santorini, Greece, the group must pedal up the winding road that climbs the cliff. The strongest riders reach the lookout point at the top and shout words of encouragement to the cyclists below. This creates a sense of levitation, and everyone achieves the impossible without putting a foot down. Everyone—even the least experienced cyclists—experiences the sense of accomplishment they thought was impossible when they set out from the port.
- John Fleming