Finding adventure during a pandemic: Jimmy Ashby
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After his life-changing bike ride around the world, Jimmy Ashby was looking for his next big adventure and found it right on his doorstep. With the world going into lockdown Jimmy and his mate Chad Freak decided to take on a 3000km desert ride into the Outback. The duo cycled from Perth to Coober Pedy in South Australia through some of the most remote areas of the continent. The majority of the way they rode the famous 1325km Anne Beadell Highway, which only a handful of cyclists have done over the past half century.  This Episode of Talking Australia is hosted by Liz Ginis (Managing Editor Digital at Australian Geographic) and produced by Ben Kanthak (www.beachshackpodcasts.com).   You can also follow us on Instagram @australiangeographic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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