Episode 18: A first-season tour leader finds her way

In this podcast episode, host Ennie speaks with Annemiek, a first-season tour leader at Boat Bike Tours. Annemiek shares how she discovered the world of bike and boat travel, why she wondered at first whether she might be too old for the role, and how quickly she found her place on board.

Their conversation offers a warm behind-the-scenes look at life as a tour leader: welcoming guests, cycling through changing weather, helping people feel safe, and watching strangers become friends over the course of a week. Annemiek also answers one of the most common questions from guests: how fit do you really need to be for a Boat Bike Tour?

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why Annemiek started a new chapter as a tour leader at 61
• How guests often discover they can cycle more than they expected
• What life on board feels like for both guests and leaders
• How leaders, crew, and office staff work together when plans change
• Why shared moments, even in the rain, can become favorite memories

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Episode 18 Annemiek Kruse