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EWAN is getting on his bike to help save the planet.

The 39-year-old star – who circled the globe on a motorcycle – is swapping horsepower for pedal power.

Ewan has become an ardent cyclist – and even builds his own.

Ewan, who now lives in Los Angeles, said he tried to “think green” when going out – even if it means cycling to the shops.

Ewan, who taught his three daughters, to ride, said: “I am on a bicycle more and more.

“I think urban cycling is becoming super cool and I have actually built a couple of bicycles. I love riding them.”

While filming his new film, The Last Word, in Glasgow he bought two customised track bikes, with frames which cost £1000 each.

But Ewan, who owns 10 vintage motorcycles, has not abandoned his first love.

My star, who has also ridden from John O’Groats to the southernmost tip of Africa, added: “I do like to ride old motorcycles, which aren’t green, but they are still on the road.

” I believe in recycling them, not just getting a new car all the time.

“They are really lovely and I only ride one at a time, not very far. But I get on my bicycle whenever I can now" . Ewan who is a UNICEF ambassador, even has his own eco- tips.

The children’s charity has been running its own water and sanitation campaign.

He said: “Water is our main issue and I am always teaching my kids, getting onto my kids, to turn the taps off when brushing their teeth.

“And when you soap yourself in the shower you switch the tap off. “Soap and then rinse – it’s not a big deal and it makes you feel good about yourself.”

'London eats liberty'

'London eats liberty', says Ewan

Ewan has revealed how his life has changed for the better since he moved from London to Los Angeles.

In an interview with an Australian magazine, the Crieff-born star said he could not believe how he had tolerated life in London for so long. "I have a lot more freedom in LA than when I was in London," he said.

"People leave me alone and I don't get mobbed when I step outside the door.

"It was harder when I lived in London. I don't think it's a depressing city, but I felt that liberty was being eaten away - you can't go out without being on security cameras. I have a different relationship with the place now. I don't live there so I enjoy going back."

Ewan, 39, who lives with French wife Eve and their three daughters ,admits to having fantasies about becoming a grumpy, old reclusive writer, when his acting days are over. "My fantasies mostly involve copious amounts of wine and cigarettes, and shouting at people all day, telling them to off my land!, while I sit writing loads of dross nobody will ever see or read," he said. Ewan also flirted with the idea of becoming a fighter pilot after recently making a Battle of Britain documentary with older brother Colin, but admits it's as unlikely as him overcoming his fear of directing a movie. "Maybe I will join the air force but that's less likely than writing," he said. "I'd like to direct but I'm scared." He also admitted to becoming aware of how he was treated differently because of his fame. "A friend recently said 'Everyone's nice to you because you're famous,' and that worried me," Ewan said. "It made me feel my experience of life isn't valid because of my job. I hate the idea that people treat me differently. I can't stand it."