Teenager to cycle 900 miles across UK and Ireland to raise soil crisis awareness

A teenager will cycle 900 miles across the UK and Ireland to raise awareness about soil health only two weeks after deciding to take part.Oscar Smith, 17, from the Isle of Skye, has never cycled more than 50 miles but decided to undertake this challenge to show how important soil health is.Mr Smith set off on the two-week journey on November 20, alongside 10 core riders who will cycle at least 150 miles each, and a growing number of support riders joining along the way.

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