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The First Person to Cycle Antarctica
Episode 45
Published 1 year, 9 months ago
Description
Maria Leijerstam joins the Backroads Bill podcast to talk about her setting a world record as the first person to cycle to the South Pole from the edge of Antarctica.
The almost 650-km trek took just over 10 days and saw Maria go through treacherous conditions to achieve her goal. She talks about the preparation required, including having to learn how to use a trike and the challenges it created compared to her trusty bicycle.
You can find her book and documentary on her website: https://www.marialeijerstam.com/
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Production Credits:
Host: Backroads Bill Steer
Producer: Ben Sargent
Produced by Clark Communications
The almost 650-km trek took just over 10 days and saw Maria go through treacherous conditions to achieve her goal. She talks about the preparation required, including having to learn how to use a trike and the challenges it created compared to her trusty bicycle.
You can find her book and documentary on her website: https://www.marialeijerstam.com/
Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bill
and on Twitter: @steertonorthONT
To explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to NorthBayEcho.ca.
For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.
Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEcho
Production Credits:
Host: Backroads Bill Steer
Producer: Ben Sargent
Produced by Clark Communications