Kate's cycling achievement on the Silk Roads of Asia.
Published In: Australian Geographic, 2025, n. 189. P. 100 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Goldrick, Chrissie 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on Dr. Kate Leeming OAM, an ultra-endurance cyclist and the 2023 Spirit of Adventure winner, who completed a 9001km cycling expedition through Central Asia, reaching the true source of the Oxus River in Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. The journey, which began on World Water Day, 22 March 2025, highlighted the ecological crisis of the Aral Sea and emphasized the importance of water as a vital resource connecting life across the region. Leeming's expedition, which spanned six nations, aimed to raise global awareness of water sustainability and support initiatives like water.org for safe drinking water and sanitation. She advocates for cultural understanding and collaboration to address water challenges, drawing lessons from the historical Silk Roads. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Australian Geographic. 2025/11, Issue 189, p100
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0816-1658
- Accession Number:188868138
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