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118. Kate Leeming: From Africa to Australia: Exploring the world by bicycle
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In episode 118 Sue Stockdale interviews Australian adventurer Kate Leeming. Kate has cycled almost 100,000km completing major journeys around the world. She became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa's most westerly to its most easterly point. Sue explores the motivations behind Kate's adventures and the impact she aims to make through her expeditions. The episode also covers topics such as education for sustainable development, the role of women in community development, and the physical and mental benefits of cycling.
About Kate Leeming
As an explorer/adventurer, Kate has cycled almost 100,000km on her major journeys. She has successfully completed expeditions on all seven continents and attained four world firsts. In 2010 she became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa’s most westerly to its most easterly point - from Senegal to Somalia cycling 22,040km over ten months through twenty countries. For her achievements in exploration, adventure and community work, Kate has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Education degree from The University of Western Australia, a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) and the prestigious Spirit of Adventure Award from the Australian Geographic Society.
Connect with Kate Leeming via LinkedIn : Breaking the Cycle Foundation: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter
Time Stamps
[00:01:24] Cycling across Australia.
[00:05:14] Making a difference through exploration.
[00:09:39] Importance of education in poverty.
[00:14:46] Real Tennis - the original game.
[00:22:02] Dealing with support teams.
[00:25:12] Finding funding for filmmaking.
[00:30:29] Trying new things and self-confidence.
Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
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Producer: Sue Stockdale
Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.
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About Kate Leeming
As an explorer/adventurer, Kate has cycled almost 100,000km on her major journeys. She has successfully completed expeditions on all seven continents and attained four world firsts. In 2010 she became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa’s most westerly to its most easterly point - from Senegal to Somalia cycling 22,040km over ten months through twenty countries. For her achievements in exploration, adventure and community work, Kate has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Education degree from The University of Western Australia, a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) and the prestigious Spirit of Adventure Award from the Australian Geographic Society.
Connect with Kate Leeming via LinkedIn : Breaking the Cycle Foundation: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter
Time Stamps
[00:01:24] Cycling across Australia.
[00:05:14] Making a difference through exploration.
[00:09:39] Importance of education in poverty.
[00:14:46] Real Tennis - the original game.
[00:22:02] Dealing with support teams.
[00:25:12] Finding funding for filmmaking.
[00:30:29] Trying new things and self-confidence.
Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
Sign up for our newsletter | Read our Impact Report
Producer: Sue Stockdale
Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.
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