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What it takes to ride a bicycle to the South Pole: Kate Leeming

Talking Australia
What it takes to ride a bicycle to the South Pole: Kate Leeming
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Kate Leeming has taken cycling to a whole new level. She has pedalled a distance greater than twice the world’s circumference and crossed almost every continent, through scorching deserts and bitterly cold polar regions. She has experienced different cultures and people, and bent the ideas of what’s possible to achieve on a bike. She also started the Breaking the Cycle education program to give back to people in regions she visited during her adventures. On this episode she´ll be discussing her next major challenge: The first-ever bicycle crossing of the Antarctic continent via the South Pole. You can find out more about Kate´s adventures here: www.breakingthecycle.education This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Justin Walker (Editor Australian Geographic Adventure) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com). You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic

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Meet the Adelaide boy bicycling around the world

Almost a year ago, Adelaide boy Jimmy Ashby began the trip of a lifetime: a cycling journey around the world. Here, he tells us about the ups and downs, moments of fear and how keen he is for a fridge full of food when he gets home.

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The north country

When planning a bicycle tour around Iceland, be prepared for a few certainties: lots of wind and rain, even more hills, and a lifelong love affair with this unique, stunning subarctic wonderland.

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A journey for Gallipoli

To mark the centenary of the landing at Anzac Cove, one adventurer gave himself the ultimate challenge – to circumnavigate the Mediterranean Sea by boat, bike and on foot

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The high way to Leh: Himalayan journey

The Himalayan route from Manali to Leh in north-western India reaches altitudes of more than 5000m. Doing it on a bicycle will have you gasping for every breath, but this could well be the ultimate two-wheeled adventure.