Kate also has two earlier world firsts under her belt – the Trans-Siberian Cycle Expedition (1993) when she became the first woman to cycle across the new Russia unsupported (in aid of the children of Chernobyl), and the 25,000km Great Australian Cycle Expedition (2004/05) which included the first bicycle crossing of the Canning Stock Route by a woman.
The University of Western Australia have also awarded Kate an Honorary Doctor of Education degree for services to education and community. She is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society (UK), a member of The Explorers Club (New York), an Honorary Advisor for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and a Scout Ambassador.
If you would like to congratulate her personally you can contact her via email; kate@kateleeming.com
David Lloyd Jones
President - RMTC
Image: Adventure cyclist Kate Leeming with her custom Christini bicycle on South Melbourne Beach. Photography by Josh Robenstone