Cyclist's Desert Crossing

Hi,

I read about these cyclist attempt to cross the deserts from Alice to Eighty Mile Beach some time ago.

Their Website

Seems they got into a bit of difficult on the Kidson.

News Article

They said the waterholes they relied on were dry (or not operational).
Their portable water pumps failed.

They came across dirty water but choose not to drink it and got a water drop by aircraft.

Seems a bit odd though that only one of them was listed as missing and rejoined his companions later, something doesn't quite add up. Their twitter feed on their page doesn't say much either.

Anyway - better to be above ground than below, and goes to show that even when you think you may be prepared - the Aussie bush is quite harsh and unforgiving.

Cheers
Alan