Meet The Team
About TBB Tours
A short bit of history – scroll down if you’re not interested. TBB Tours origins can be traced back to 2002 when an English expat by the name of Tony Cook noticed a gap in the market and started renting his own “big bike”. Big bikes in Thailand were basically anything that weren’t the domestic step-thru scooters and were relatively rare with the biggest locally produced motorcycle being the Honda “Phantom” which was an under-powered single cylinder 200cc four-stroke cruiser. Tony had a couple of imported 400cc Honda Super Fours which, by comparison, were huge, fast and sexy – how times have changed!
Tony continued this formula of buying secondhand “big” bikes and offering them for rent, imaginatively naming his rental outlet “Tony’s Big Bikes” (TBB). In 2005 Jeff moved to Chiang Mai from the UK and after a spell as a bar/restaurant owner, fell in with Tony and in 2008 bought a 50% share in the company. Using his former IT background, Jeff wasted no time in creating a web presence for TBB and the rental business grew rapidly.
Now jump forward to early 2018 and the two sides of the business were running very comfortably, although it must be admitted, both partners looked forward to being out on the road rather than driving a desk in the shop! Then, out of the blue, the landlady announced she was selling the block our shop was situated in and the new landlord would honour the terms of our lease until April but after that, if we wished to continue, we’d have to swallow a 50% rental increase! Now, as the vast majority of the business was conducted via the internet, it was a no-brainer to walk away from the shop and establish a base to continue running the tours whilst forgoing the rental side of the business which is exactly what we did and is still the current situation today.
Fast forward to 2013 and Tony was now feeling that 25 years in Thailand and more than a decade running “the shop” was enough. He was looking to sell his share and fortunately for him, Jeff’s friend and riding buddy Duncan Green saw the opportunities and stepped in to purchase Tony’s 50%. With new blood came new ideas, top of which was using the company’s assets to run guided motorcycle tours, and with the new partners agreeing to run the shop for 2 weeks at a time, this created regular windows within which to run tours. Using both our experiences of the local roads and attractions, plus leveraging some ideas from friends, the tour side of the business was launched in September 2013 and it quickly gained momentum.
Whilst this was going on, the major manufacturers were cautiously dipping a toe into the Thai motorcycle market, with Triumph being the first, followed by Kawasaki as the first of the “big four” with any meaningful presence. With the increased availability of new, reliable bikes, came the opportunity to offer not only motorcycle rentals but also guided tours – an idea that had initially bought Jeff to Thailand in 2004 with the thought to run a route in the south taking in several beach resorts over a ten day period. Unfortunately, the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami shelved that plan by causing unprecedented loss of life and property over a wide area. Years later, Jeff ran this idea past Tony but alas, it was not to be. If my (Jeff) memory serves me correctly, the words that came out of the rather portly Mr Cook at the time were “You must be joking if you think I’m going to sit behind this bloody desk whilst you swan around enjoying yourself”. The concept was lost on Tony and once again, the idea of guided motorcycle tours was shelved.
In 2023, TBB celebrates being in existence for 21 years and the successful partnership between Jeff and Duncan celebrates 10 years. To commemorate this, the two partners thought it about time to retire the “Tony’s Big Bikes” moniker and re-christen the business to “Thai Bespoke Bike Tours”. Thus keeping the TBB but now having it reflect our core business – formulating and delivering the absolute best guided motorcycle tours in Thailand & Laos. We’d like to thank all of the thousands of former customers for putting their faith and valuable holiday time into our business over the years and look forward to working with both old and new clients to continue to keep sharing the wonderful riding and off-bike experiences this fantastic part of the world has to offer.
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In 2025, Lander and Dick, two motorbike enthusiasts from Belgium, took over TBB Tours from its founders, Jeff and Duncan. United by their shared passion for motorcycles, travel, and adventure, they continue to build on the company’s strong reputation while bringing fresh energy and a new international perspective to the brand.
We look forward to going on unforgettable adventure bike tours with you!
Lander & Dick and TBB Tours Team.
Lander Loos
Business Owner/Partner
An all-round athlete since his youth, Lander has always been drawn to endurance sports such as running, cycling, and swimming, and he brings that same spirit of balance and perseverance to his work in wellness and hospitality. His career as a nature guide across Thailand, South Africa, and Borneo shaped his deep appreciation for the outdoors and his belief that movement and nature are key to wellbeing.
Lander is also deeply passionate about motorsport and motorbike racing, often blending his love for speed and exploration with his adventurous lifestyle. He is an avid motorcycle touring enthusiast, embracing the freedom of the open road and the thrill of discovering new landscapes on two wheels.
With his diverse background and boundless energy, Lander Loos continues to inspire others to pursue an active, balanced, and adventurous life — whether on a mountain trail, in a yoga studio, or on a winding tropical road.
Dick Campens
Business Owner/Partner
Dick Campens is a Belgian adventurer who has called Northern Thailand home for many years. Based between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, Dick has spent most of his life exploring the stunning landscapes, winding mountain roads, and diverse cultures of the region.
A passionate rider and experienced tour guide, Dick began leading tours in his twenties and has since guided countless travelers through some of Thailand’s most scenic routes. With decades of local knowledge and a deep love for motorbikes, he’s known for combining professionalism with a genuine spirit of adventure.
Friendly, reliable, and always ready for the next ride, Dick brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every journey—ensuring that each tour is not just a ride, but a true adventure.
Yasumin Loos
Tour Administrator / Guide
Yasumin is Lander’s wife and always up to new adventures! Yasumin's a Thai national with a Bachelors Degree in Hotel and Tourism Management and therefore is totally fluent in English speech, reading and writing and is also an accomplished T.A.T licenced Tour Guide. Yasumin spends her time dealing with sometimes difficult bureaucratic tasks to ensure that there are no foul ups when on tour. Hotels are booked, border crossings are checked and all bike paperwork is in order!