Pedal power energises Friends of the Earth9 May 2012
The finishing line's in sight on the 500-mile Big Green Bike Ride to support our campaigns.
140 brave cyclists - including four slightly loopy Friends of the Earth staffers - are pedalling for the planet this week.
The Big Green Bike Ride is rolling from London to Edinburgh.
It's a 500-mile pedal over six days - raising thousands of pounds for Friends of the Earth campaign work.
I'm sure it will be a life-changing experience, and mostly in a good way. Most importantly it will raise vital funds for our work.
Adam Bradbury, Friends of the Earth
Our staff riders
Adam Bradbury is a singer and musician in his spare time. He's written personalised songs for donations.
"Some sponsors would like to see me in a polar bear suit for part of the way," Bradbury added. Intrigued? Read more on his blog.
Campaigner Ollie Hayes spoke in a high, falsetto voice for a day in exchange for donations.
This week Ollie's on the front of a tandem bike. He's roped-in six friends to do a day each on the back.
Indeed, one-day participants make up a good portion of the 140 fundraiser-riders.
They went that way
This year's route covers some of Britain's most scenic countryside. Lunch stops include a windmill-bakery in Lincolnshire and a castle in Berwickshire.
Day 1 - London to Cambridge - 65 miles
Day 2 - Cambridge to Grantham - 85 miles
Day 3 - Grantham to Beverley - 90 miles
Day 4 - Beverley to Great Stainton - 90 miles
Day 5 - Great Stainton to Alnwick - 75 miles
Day 6 - Arriving in Edinburgh on Friday - 85 miles
Watch and support them
Track Adam, Ollie and everyone on the Big Green Bike Ride - without even going near a bike.
And please spur them on with your donations. Thanks.
© Friends of the Earth
