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described as eclectic , purposeful four-wheeled drives , a ‘ soft-roader ’ or two , a six wheeled Land Rover , and a Mitsubishi Delica , of all things . All mutli-wheeled vehicles would also make it to the end at the famous Birdsville Hotel .
It wouldn ’ t be a Simpson Desert crossing without some sort of dramatic event . A supporting fourwheel drive became bogged on an usually damp Lake Poeppel , almost three hours to release the stricken car only to be followed by a bike ridden by our friend Mark . An embarrassing occurrence that resulted in many laughs over far too many beers . That ’ s the nature of a Frontline Safari , hardship that results in many stories and laughter , yet an event that aims to get every rider across the line .
Stories that many can attest to , John from Australia breaking his collarbone on the first day in the sand , a shear bloody minded determinedness saw him ride to the end despite immense pain and suffering . Andre from the United States , on an unfamiliar bike ,
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