Kruno Herceg, Founder

Krunoslav was born and raised in Croatia. After completing university, he lived in Madrid and considers Spain his second home. After a 10-year career in marketing and advertising, he and his wife Petra decided to fulfill their dream, and connect their work and favorite hobby, cycling. In 2011, the company Europe Adventures Ltd. (Cycling Croatia) was established, with the goal of inspiring others to see Croatia the way he sees it. He is an adventurer, a lover of good wine and Mediterranean cuisine, and he also loves cooking for friends. When not in the office, he is usually off chasing the wind somewhere, as an avid kite-surfer, or leading cycling tours through Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy, which he presents to his guests in the best possible way. Favorite bike ride: Adriatic Coastal road (part of Dalmatia and National parks cycling tour) and the Pelješac Peninsula Favorite wine: Istrian Terran Barrique Favorite Dish: Oysters and mussels from Ston bay You can meet him on the following tours: Dalmatia and National Parks Cycling Tour Slovenia and Italy Cycling Tour Tuscany Wine and Gastro Cycling Tour
Petra Herceg, Co-founder and Tour leader

Petra was born in Slovenia but grew up in Croatia. She is an avid runner and bicyclist. She has completed dozens of marathons, half-marathons, trekking, and duathlon races. Due to her roots, she most loves spending time in the Alps at altitudes over 3500 ft. :) In addition to sport, she enjoys researching the medicinal herbs that grow through the Mediterranean region, and which she will always be happy to show you and tell you about their properties. There are always plants on the rear rack of her bicycle. She completed studies in graphic design and is responsible for the visual identity of the company. On the weekends, she can most often be found at one of the local sports leagues. She is also mother to our son Marko (13), an excellent swimmer and athlete, and we hope that he will spend more time cycling with us as of next year. Favorite bike ride: Julian Alps and Hvar Island Favorite beverage: all types of local herbal teas Favorite Dish: Žrnovski makaruni (homemade pasta) from Korčula island You can meet her on the following tours: Dalmatia and National Parks Cycling Tour Istria Wine and Gastro Cycling tour Slovenia and Italy Cycling Tour Tuscany Wine and Gastro Cycling Tour
Dalibor Obrovac, Tour Leader

Dalibor was born and raised in Croatia. He graduated from the University of Political Science in Zagreb, the direction of journalism, but he was never too much into it because of his love for the Great Outdoors. Apart from mountaineering, speleology, wandering through forests and mountains, cycling is his greatest passion. Road or mountain bike, it doesn't matter as long as it's on 2 wheels. Since he and his family moved from Zagreb to the island of Hvar, he can ride all year round. During the winter he works as a bike trainer for the kids on Hvar island. Dalibor has been in tourism for over 10 years, not only as a guide but also as a tour organizer. In the end, he is a vegetarian and eats only specific kinds of food, so everybody who doesn't eat meat will feel safe in his hands. Favorite bike ride: Hvar island Favorite beverage: Lemonade Favorite dish: all kinds of salads and fruits Join me on the Dalmatia Cycling Tour.
Alen Kostelac, Tour Leader

I'm Alen Kostelac, hailing from Sisak, where I completed both my primary and secondary education. My involvement in sports began during my school years, initially exploring various non-competitive activities. It wasn't until high school that I delved more seriously into volleyball. Over a span of 15 years, I played in the 1st Croatian volleyball league and represented all national teams. Driven by a passion for physical activity, I transitioned to running, cycling, and swimming after my volleyball days. This natural progression led me to try my hand at triathlons, and I continue to actively participate in these events. I've successfully completed races of varying distances in Croatia, ranging from sprint triathlons to half ironman. My aspiration is to conquer the full Ironman distance in the near future. Beyond my exploits in triathlons, when I'm not embarking on cycling adventures, I serve as a fitness and triathlon instructor in my hometown. Encounter me during the Dalmatia and National Parks tour.
Bruno Kuzmanic, Operations manager

Born and raised in Karlovac, Croatia. From an early age, the bicycle was my only means of transportation. Living a very active life has directed me to finish the Faculty of Kinesiology in Zagreb, majoring in recreation. At different stages of my life, I was involved in various sports activities such as training athletics, handball, karate, archery, and tennis, engaged in mountaineering and speleology, and participated in adventure racing. I had a more notable result in speed swimming as the junior champion of Croatia, which earned me the status of a top athlete in the 5th category in the Croatian Olympic Committee. I have had a lingering passion for diving since I was 14 years old, which I have done professionally for many years, eventually leading groups of divers and a diving school in the summer. In the winter, I worked with and assisted children at a ski school as a trainee ski instructor. After the diving era, I spent 15 years in the sales department, selling primarily diving but also expanding to tennis equipment. Today, diving is placed on the back burner and I dedicate most of my time to staying in the mountains as the main activity to maintain my fitness and physical well-being. In addition to hiking, I enjoy skiing and ski touring in the winter, while tennis is my main occupation in the summer times. Eventually, I returned to my roots by starting biking again which has always been an integral part of my life, and since I've been working with people all my life, I'm looking forward to returning from the office again.
Hrvoje Babic, Tour Leader

I'm Hrvoje, born in Zagreb, Croatia, with a background in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Post-college, I embarked on various roles within the tourism sector. Embracing the outdoors, I indulge in activities like hiking and cycling in spring and autumn, while winter sees me navigating slopes on a snowboard. My affinity for bicycles led me to delve into bike mechanics and maintenance. Having worked at a Shimano service center, I still find joy in repairing and maintaining bicycles both on tours and in my garage. Wintertime involves not just teaching snowboarding but also repairing skis and snowboards. In my leisure, I revel in good music, play the bass guitar, cook, and share moments with my dogs. My preferred cycling route is on Korcula Island, and when it comes to food, I relish all kinds of fish and burrata salad. White wine tops my list of favorite beverages. Catch up with me on the Dalmatia Cycling Tour.