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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 Lands 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). Think camping in Cornwall, wheeling through Wales, and hurtling through the highlands; this promises to be a corker. And as if the adventure wasn’t enough, you’ll be learning about sustainability, sharing knowledge at festivals, schools and communities and generally having a good old fashioned hoot.

This two-wheeled revolution is all about sharing good ideas – from cycling to free-cycling; from free-range to fair trade, it’s another fine example of how people can make living sustainably something that is personal and meaningful. And they’re looking for volunteers now.

As a registered charity Otesha needs your help to bring social and environmental change, so they’re inviting you to get involved. This ain’t no ordinary holiday, oh no, it’s an eight week sustainable fun-fest powered with your own legs, you can’t get more Loco than that! Applications for the Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle tour are now open so if you’ve got a penchant for all things summer time, want to learn how to grow an African horned cucumber, or simply fancy cycling the UK’s most epic route then look no more.

More information about Otesha is available here, including a list of the towns they’ll be stopping off at and answers to important questions like “how do you fix a puncture” and “will my legs fall off if I cycle that far?”

Photos: Roger Butterfield, Kicior99, Auz

Video: Otesha