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Every fancied cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, wondered about the potential of parsnip wine, or yearned to master the art of the owl noises? Hmm, well, perhaps not the parsnip wine, but if cycling is your thing, and you’re up for a challenge in 2010 then read on. From a low carbon perspective you can’t do much better so we’re putting this forward as a wild card for a UK holiday…

This summer, if you listen carefully, you might just be lucky enough to hear the chatter of Otesha cycling through the UK. To the untrained eye this motley crew of “nomadic cyclists” might appear to be nothing more than…well, a motley crew of nomadic cyclists, but look a little closer and you will find that they are theatrical wizards and reckless horticulturalists. Friendship request accepted.

In July 2010 Otesha UK are making their way to Land’s End to embark on an epic journey. Not content with spreading the good word in their localities they’re off to John O’Groats by bicycle, stopping off along the way to spread a little love for our planet, pedaling news of sustainable living to anyone who’ll listen (pedalling…b’boom), and what’s more, they want you to be a part of it. More information available in our very own holiday ideas section. This is a truly alternative summer holiday.

Otesha are also championing causes other than their own, so to give you an idea of what makes them tick have a look at Airplot – a rather sneaky plan to buy up land on the site of the proposed third runway at Heathrow, or check out Bill Nighy’s compelling argument “against” the Robin Hood Tax. All good stuff.

Photos: Roger Butterfield, Kicior99, Auz

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