1,000 mile pedal on a penny farthing

A charity fundraiser has set off on a 1,000-mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats - on a penny farthing bicycle.

Stuart Kettell, from Coventry, said he expected the gruelling pedal, which he is doing without the help of a support group, to take him three weeks.



The bicycle has a 52in-high front wheel but no brakes or suspension.

He will be raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support and people will be able to track his progress via his website.