Emma Flukes knew that cycling 1,796 kilometres across Tasmania would be difficult, but an earlier immune disorder diagnosis and losing control of her neck halfway through made it near impossible.
Using roadside rubbish and travel items for neck support, Ms Flukes navigated river crossings, flood damaged dirt tracks and remote terrain over eight days to place first among 22 other cyclists on the route.
Known as the Tassie Gift, the route was created by Ms Flukes in 2019 and often sees a group of cyclists head off together while carrying their own food, water and overnight gear.
