Richard Limb, Capita Symonds’ Director of Leisure Safety, has successfully completed a 1,700 mile solo cycle ride across Australia.
The daunting trip was along the Stuart Highway – known locally as ‘The Track’ – which stretches from Port Augusta in the south to Darwin in the north.
As the route crosses some of the
remotest and hottest parts of Australia - including the infamous ‘Red Centre’ – Richard often faced distances of 150 miles between ANY human habitations, not to mention stifling temperatures of 52C
During the ride, Richard also faced forced regular bush camps; serious water shortages which meant drinking potentially contaminated rain water; lack of shelter; millions of flies and ants; and chronic inflammation of the ulna nerve thanks to the constant pressure on his hands – not to mention an inability at times to pass water, produce saliva and digest food!
Half a million pedal strokes were required, approximately 186,000 calories of energy were burned, and 500 litres of water consumed.
When asked why he did it, his reply was: “The challenge, adventure, fun and my mobile phone did not work!”
The daunting trip was along the Stuart Highway – known locally as ‘The Track’ – which stretches from Port Augusta in the south to Darwin in the north.
As the route crosses some of the
remotest and hottest parts of Australia - including the infamous ‘Red Centre’ – Richard often faced distances of 150 miles between ANY human habitations, not to mention stifling temperatures of 52CDuring the ride, Richard also faced forced regular bush camps; serious water shortages which meant drinking potentially contaminated rain water; lack of shelter; millions of flies and ants; and chronic inflammation of the ulna nerve thanks to the constant pressure on his hands – not to mention an inability at times to pass water, produce saliva and digest food!
Half a million pedal strokes were required, approximately 186,000 calories of energy were burned, and 500 litres of water consumed.When asked why he did it, his reply was: “The challenge, adventure, fun and my mobile phone did not work!”
Good on y' mate!!!
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