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accented with the pure whites of salt pans , as far as the eye can see . This year an added feature the greens and greys of desert flora , pink , blue and yellow flowers , all brought about by the recent rains .
The Simpson Desert is tough by any standards , a motorcycle traverse not for the faint hearted , yet with the full support of Frontline Tours , the Frontline Safari attempts to make it as easy as possible for all riders . Fully planned and supported the ride is often regarded as one of the best and for a cause that is close to many of the riders . Entering the Simpson for the 2023 edition provided a greater challenge as many unknowns were being discussed .
A west to east crossing was out of the question , the plan to ride to the first intersection of tracks along the French Line the usual route , then a turn to the
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