Maribyrnong locals will have the chance to hear thrilling adventure stories first hand, in an event hosted by the Australian Geographic Society.
Dr Kate Leeming OAM is one of the adventurers who will be squeezing her thrilling adventures into a 35 minute seminar.
Ms Leeming is an ultra-endurance cyclist who continually exceeds her body’s expectations.
Since 1990 she has cycled more than two and a half times the world’s circumference, travelling across more than 40 countries.
Amazingly, she has managed to find time to attend this event amidst training and preparing for the world’s first bike crossing of Antarctica, via the South Pole.
“I began cycling as a way of seeing Europe in the early 90’s and that’s where I really discovered my passion,” she said.
Since her first major expedition in Russia, Ms Leeming has made efforts to support people in other countries.
“I was aiding children In Russia who were affected by the disaster, which adds more value to the cause than to simply ride a bike,” she said.
Tickets for the event will cost $25, all of the proceeds will go to the Australian Geographic Society and its conservation and sustainability programs.
“We are helping Australian Geographic to hopefully raise some money and get a full house.”
Dr Leeming will also be joined by extreme sport-athletes Heather Swan and Glenn Singleman.
Both wingsuit pilots and two-time recipients of the Australian Geographic Society’s Spirit of Adventure Award and Lifetime of Adventure awardees in 2023.
The event will be held on Wednesday, February 28, at the Sun Theatre.
Details: suntheatre.com.au/wp-cinema/movie/S24AUSGEOROADSHO/AUSTRALIAN+GEOGRAPHIC+ROADSHOW/
Jennifer Pittorino
