So, I totally have a new craftivism crush. Following your heart. Biking. Documenting the lives of crafters. Donating money to charity. All done by one man. It makes you wonder, what is your heart telling you to do, now, doesn’t it?

Clicking on the map above will take you directly to the interactive map of Nick Hand’s bike trip around England. The clockwise trek he’s taking is mapped out in one of his photos, posted above. Ok. So he’s biking. A lot. I’m sure this means he has really nice calves by now… But how is this related to craft? Well, on this trip he’s taking the time to stop and talk with crafters.

His soundslides, short documentary films, provide more inspiration and ideas than you ever thought possible, and you haven’t even gotten off the couch.

What do I love most about this project? He had an idea, ran (biked?) with it, recognized its dual value (to him and to us) and set off to find where people’s hearts really lie, outside of the telly or radio or newspapers. But that’s not all he’s doing… the money he raises on his ride will be donated to the Parkinson’s Disease Society.

And he’s sharing the stories and wisdom of the people he meets along the way with us. So when you have a minute, take some time out, watch, listen, and learn.

Many thanks to the lovely and wonderful Sally Fort for passing along the link! She also passed on this article about whether or not the UK needs another contemporary art museum. Wow. Am gobsmacked.