A bit about us &

Our ambassadors

We’re very fortunate to have found ourselves in the position whereby our passion has become our job. That passion is adventure, at its core, and the vehicle that facilitates these adventures is the bike. We love to pore over maps to find exciting places to go, creating routes on the roads less travelled to get there. You’ll know that feeling of finding a ‘new’ road and then taking friends with you to ride it - and they love it - and you know you’ve affected them in some small way.

Brought a bit of joy.

That really is what KOJO is about.

We want to take you to the places that we’ve found to be great for a proper adventure. Routes that challenge us, that hurt a little, but also uplift us. Rides you won’t forget too soon. We make sure you’re safe, we square away all the rough edges. We take the time to find the best hosts and guides in each country we go to, people who get it, so to speak. Nothing’s left to chance. Rider safety is paramount, and ‘rider joy’ is a very close second. We ride the routes ourselves to recce them to make sure they are up to scratch, and if they are, they are added to our calendar.

We’ve been there, done the hard work, sweated, grimaced… and loved it.

We left behind the normal to ride into the extraordinary, and we invite you to join us to do the same.

  • Lee Rodgers

    FOUNDER

    Lee (England) has been wandering since he can remember, with life taking him from England to North America and on to long stints in Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong and now Taiwan. A former pro cyclist, he prefers these days to scout out exotic locations and to ride a little easier. Aside from being the founder of KOJO, he is also the official coach of Everesting and a consultant for both the Taiwan KOM Challenge and the Mongolia Bike Challenge.

  • Michael mccreesh

    CHIEF OF OPERATIONS

    Michael (Canada) has always loved the outdoors. He’s lived and worked on four continents; from the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest to the deserts of Western Australia to the bogs of Latvia. Before moving to Asia, he caught the bike bug while developing bicycle tourism in Canada. He’s currently completing his Ph.D on the Development of Mountain Bike Tourism in Taiwan giving him more reasons to get out and conduct “research”.

  • KEV MERREY

    KEV MERREY

    MARKETING / PHOTOGRAPHY

    Kev Merrey (England) is an award-winning adventure filmmaker and photographer. Kev’s work spans a wide range of projects, including ultra-cycling races in Peru & Corsica, documentaries in Antarctica & a record-breaking 6,500km cycling film across Europe. Kev is proud to be a KOJO investor, sharing his passion for exploration and cycling while inspiring others to discover the world on two wheels. He also makes cracking films!

  • MINH HA

    PARTNER / VIETNAM & LAOS

    Minh (Vietnam) has had a passion for bicycles and adventure for as long as he cares to remember. Combined with a deep pride and love for his country, Vietnam, and his hometown, Hanoi, Minh is rarely happier than when standing by to see the look of joy and wonder on the faces of clients when they round a bend to be treated to yet another incredible vista. He makes for a great guide. Resolute, kind, tough and funny, Minh is a guy you want by your side.

  • DAVE BOWMAN, MD

    AMBASSADOR / RESIDENT MD

    David (USA) is a certified emergency medicine physician & pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA. He received his bachelor's degree in Neurobiology, Physiology & Behaviour from UC Davis and his medical degree from Tel Aviv University. After retiring from international rugby David found a new way to punish his body: in the saddle.  He takes a scientific approach to every aspect of cycling from nutrition to training to even the weather. You can find him searching out climbs in LA, Lake Tahoe, or on the next KOJO Tour. Dave is known around here as Dr. KOJO…

  • JUDD EUSTICE

    AMBASSADOR / ARCH ADVENTURER

    Judd (USA) developed his sense of adventure reading classics like The Adventures of Huck Finn, On the Road & The Heart of Darkness. Inspired, he hitchhiked around the USA after high school; biked through the backroads of Texas & hiked the Rocky Mountains. Restless from his travel bug, he joined the Coast Guard & sailed the Atlantic. He continues to get muddy & lost either riding his bike or running through forests & mountains. Very happy to be associated with the Collective, he is keen to expand KOJO’s portfilio in North America.

  • CHUMING NG

    AMBASSADOR / NOMADIC FINANCIER

    Chu Ming (Singapore) is a quant-finance professional by training. Several years ago, he rediscovered his childhood love for cycling and has since taken periodic sabbaticals — trading the august halls of Wall Street firms for the diametrically opposite pursuit of outdoor adventure. From riding through valleys to climbing mountain passes across Asia and Europe, he finds joy in exploring the world on two wheels. He hopes to share KOJO tours with othersas a more intimate way of getting to know the beauty, culture and pulse of a particular destination.

  • REBECCAL ELLIS

    REBECCAL ELLIS

    AMBASSADOR / THE ELLIS EXPRESS

    Rebecca (UK) is a long-distance cycling enthusiast based in Dubai. She's always on the lookout for her next adventure — ideally somewhere cooler,with quiet roads and beautiful scenery. Her heart lies in road cycling, though gravel is on her radar. For Rebecca, cycling is about freedom, resilience, & those long rides that test your limits but leave you smiling at the end. She’s ridden through Japan & Taiwan on unforgettable trips with Lee — chasing climbs & soaking in the scenery. Rebecca gravitates towards the kind of rides that are far, beautiful, & epic.