Surrey cyclist s 5,000-mile challenge inspired by barefoot walk
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image captionJosh Garman will be towing his self-made camper around the British coastline
A man is taking on a 5,000-mile (8,000km) cycle challenge after being inspired by a father s barefoot walk.
Josh Garman, 22, from Milford near Guildford, is planning on cycling the coast of Great Britain starting in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
He will be pulling a self-made camper weighing about eight stone (50kg) which he will be sleeping in throughout.
Mr Garman said he was inspired by Maj Chris Brannigan s 700-mile (1,126km) walk in aid of his daughter s charity.
The Hope for Hasti charity is named after Maj Brannigan s eight-year-old daughter who has the rare genetic condition Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS).
Last modified on Fri 19 Feb 2021 04.58 EST
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