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Desert Riding Tips - Jimmy Lewis
Jimmy Lewis talks about what it’s like to ride in the deserts in Nevada, USA. He also has some great tips on tires and what you can expect when desert riding.
Riding in the Sand and Heat- Clinton Smout
Clinton Smout from SMART Adventures gives some tips on riding in the sand and high temperatures.
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Australia - Chantal Simon Crosses the Simpson Desert With All Women’s Group
The Simpson Desert is Australia's fourth largest desert and the largest sand dune desert in the world, containing the world's longest parallel sand dunes. On the western side of the desert, these dunes are as high as 3 metres, and on the eastern side as much as about 30 metres.
The desert has no maintained roads, but there are tracks which were made in the 60's and 70's when surveys were done in the search for oil and gas. The tracks are navigable by four wheel drive, but without any services, extra fuel and water are necessary.
It's very hot with summer temperatures reaching up to 50 Celsius. It doesn't rain often and sand storms happen regularly. The desert dunes are a cornucopia of colour, with oranges, pinks, reds and whites on brilliant display.
The first non-indigenous person to cross the desert did so on camels in 1936 and there have since been several crossings made on foot. It's inviting and terrifying all at the same time, and is compelling to adventurous motorcyclists, some who have made it across the desert successfully and some who haven't been so lucky and have needed rescue.
On this episode, we talk to Chantal Simons, who recently completed a crossing with an all women’s riding group. She talks about how she got involved, the preparation, the support vehicles, the bikes and how the group of women connected.
To find out more about Chantal and the all women Simpson Desert crossing:
Website: http://chickonthechookchaser.com/.
Fundraiser: https://give.everydayhero.com/au/all-women-simpson-desert-crossing
Images Supplied by: Chantal Simons
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