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Barry Austin

Barry is a former National Olympic and World Tour Cycling Manager who lives by the motto: “improve yourself within the available environment for a maximal experience.” Currently, Barry is a full-time coach to athletes of all levels—from world champions to cycling enthusiasts seeking a more enjoyable ride. Barry has vast experience preparing cyclists for endurance events such as the grueling eight-day Cape Epic mountain bike race in South Africa, where he lives. His passion lies in maximizing potential for the demands of performance events within the constraints of everyday lifestyles.

Barry holds a UCI Level 3 Coaching Certification from the Union Cycliste Internationale, a UCI Sporting Director Diploma (World Tour) from the Union Cycliste Internationale, and a diploma in Fitness and Nutrition from INTEC College, South Africa. His recent achievements include coaching MTB Double World Champion in XCO and XCM Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, bronze medalist in XCM World Championships Robyn De Groot, and KOM at Tour du Limousin Morne van Niekerk.

Download Barry’s training guides designed for DuVine travelers of every cycling level, or work with Barry to develop your personalized training program.

Hannah Miller

Hannah’s past includes a stint as a baker, a farmer, and a gardener. Her favorite hobbies include playing volleyball and softball, scouring flea markets and thrift stores for treasures, and making things with her hands. She’s been to 27 countries—most recently Myanmar, Serbia, and Morocco—but India, Brazil, and Australia still top her bucket list. Hannah is fluent in Spanish and Dutch, and dreams of one day having a greenhouse filled with tropical plants.

Maria Qureshi

Maria is a Boston native who feels lucky to have traveled to Pakistan at the age of two, six, and eight. From a young age, she has learned to appreciate the vibrancy of other cultures—from the people, food, and jaw-dropping soap operas. Since then, she’s traveled to 20 U.S. states, road-tripped to our kind neighbors in Canada on two occasions, and crossed the Atlantic to Dubai, Turkey, and Pakistan (again!). She’s thrilled to be surrounded by travel enthusiasts at DuVine and inspired to check more countries off her bucket list: Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand, to name just a few.

Maria traveled far, far west for college—all the way to Assumption College in Worcester, the Heart of the Commonwealth. There she pursued an education in Graphic Design and Marketing. She’s only just begun what she anticipates to be a long and enlightening journey of artistry. When she’s not daydreaming about all the cities she has yet to experience, you can find Maria roaming the aisles of her local craft store in search for her next creative venture, from knitting to painting to cross-stitching. You name it, she’s tried it!

Maurizio Sabatini

Maurizio was an electrical technician who loved riding his bike and when he met his wife (a very passionate MTB’er), he grew to love riding with her even more. After years of dreaming about owning his own bike store, he finally opened the doors to his shop in 2010. That same year, local DuVine guides walked in and asked him to service DuVine’s Italian fleet, and he immediately agreed. The Bike / Eat / Drink / Sleep concept appealed to Maurizio, especially as a way to experience his home country of Italy. Now, Maurizio travels as the mechanic on various DuVine trips, enjoying the opportunity to see new places and meet DuVine guests.

Sarah Broge

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Sarah ventured off to Maine to attend Bowdoin College where she studied German—and after several summers abroad, discovered her love of culturally immersive travel. She lived in Berlin post-graduation and enjoyed her time exploring much of Europe. Upon her return to the States, she moved to Boston and began working for an emerging Natural Gas marketing company. Five years later, Sarah decided to transition her operations experience into a career that better aligned with her passions—but only after a 14-month travel sabbatical! She spent those special months adventuring around New Zealand, trekking through Southeast Asia, visiting Eastern Australia, and touring through Scotland and Ireland. With an enduring love of active travel, joining DuVine as Operations Manager is a perfect fit for Sarah.

Albi Pecorino

Like a true Italian, Albi spends her free time chilling in the town square, eating mama’s cooking, and chasing tail. At times, she can also demonstrate the characteristics of a Calabrese—testa dura!

Having recently graduated from Puppy Kindergarten, Albi has not yet decided what she wants to be when she grows up. Though she enjoys her Pay-Per-Lick internship, she sometimes falls asleep on the job. As a half sheepdog, she’s a natural guide, shepherding the team along with love and attention to detail. She’s a real team player and always one sniff ahead of everyone.

Bobo Widing-Jonsson

Bobo, a native Swede, has spent her whole career in the sometimes-crazy word of travel. Before joining DuVine, she worked for the world’s leading educational tour company, managing teams and products in Switzerland, India, and Boston. Whether skydiving in Las Vegas or swimming with great white sharks in South Africa, Bobo’s thrill-seeking nature is always leading her off to unique activities and destinations. She has traveled all over the world, but the big ticket item on her current bucket list is to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro (once she can find a brave enough travel companion)! Closer to home, you will find Bobo skiing the Vermont slopes in winter or challenging anyone to a round of golf in the warmer months— unless she is busy doing her absolute favorite thing: hanging out with her two young sons!

David Van Straaten

After a stint as a bike mechanic for the South African National cycling team, David joins DuVine for its devotion to a sport that’s best enjoyed in the company of family and friends.

Gwen Kidera

Gwen’s love for travel and photography started with a trip to South Africa to study social entrepreneurship. From there she spent a month backpacking Europe, exploring beautiful, historic cities, and 7 countries, by foot, bike and train. Unsuccessful in kicking her travel bug, she later spent a semester studying in Lyon, France. While there she took several unforgettable side trips. In Ireland, she spent 10 days driving around the coast (on the left side of the road) and ventured out to Dingle for a Guinness at the famous Foxy John’s – half bar, half hardware store. In Morocco she rode a camel through the Sahara and stayed in a Bedouin tent. Before graduating, she snuck in one more semester abroad, to live and work in rural Kenya for a local nonprofit, teaching art and health classes. Wherever she goes, she’s always looking to meet locals and get the most authentic travel experience.

After somewhat reluctantly returning to the states, she studied design at MassArt and continues to take classes in graphic design, web design, and photography. She’s always looking to learn and is excited to have found a place where she can combine her love for travel with design.