After working three summers for the Tour de France cycling race, Marine is now fully enjoying riding the "Tour OF France" and sharing her love for the French culture with Backroads guests. Teaching some funny French expressions and learning their equivalents in English is one of her favorite things while working as a Trip Leader. After a degree in geography, she started to work for the French government as a consultant for developing bike routes. She brings now her expertise to designing Backroads trips, always seeking out the perfect secret spot to see and the best local food to eat!