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Written by ioMerino Outsider Ben.
Last time we heard from the BMX Bandits, they were focusing on the final race of the Inaugural Australian Adventure Racing Championship series. After finishing 3rd overall, the BMX Bandits are home and are here to tell us why they have to literally rely on the gear they carrying to save their lives.
Every expedition race I do I go through about 10 shirts… give or take a few. The pile of funk-riddled linen that accumulates at the end of an expedition race is truly impressive. Even my dogs, who love nothing more than rolling in rotting kangaroo or feces, stare sideways at my quivering pile of mouldy lycra, wool and nylon, as if to say “Jeeeezus no, I am not touching that thing”.
The fresh, fluro orange Ultra Tee that arrived on my door-step was a beautiful thing. Fresh, soft and supple – it smelt as luxurious as it felt. Dare I ruin such a beautiful virgin shirt? Yes – I dare.
As for our quest to win a giant novelty cheque? Well we came out with one of those, stories to tell the grand-kids and were crowned the 3rd best adventure racing team in Australia.
Words Rohan Kilham
Photos Ben Cirulis
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