Dan Walker’s 200 mile cycle challenge for Global’s Make Some Noise

One man. One bike. 48 hours. 200 miles… Classic FM Breakfast presenter Dan Walker will undertake a huge challenge next month.

Taking place on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 October, Dan will attempt to cycle the width of the North of England in just 48 hours, to raise money and awareness for Classic FM’s official charity, Global’s Make Some Noise.

Sponsored by Viking, Dan Walker’s Coast to Coast Challenge will see him get on his bike to cycle from Withernsea and Hull, through his hometown of Sheffield, onto Manchester, and all the way to Liverpool, arriving at the city’s Albert Dock – with some musical moments and a few surprises along the route.

Taking on his first ever challenge for Global’s Make Some Noise since joining Classic FM in January, Dan will also be getting up at 5am each day to present Classic FM Breakfast from 6.30am to 10am!

This will be the first major ride since he suffered an horrendous cycling accident in February last year, which left him unconscious for 25 minutes with little memory of what happened to him.

Dan says: “I’m ready to take on the Coast-to-Coast Challenge for an incredible cause – Global’s Make Some Noise – because I know how they support so many projects and small charities who are changing lives across the UK.

“I am a cyclist but my trips are normally down to the train station or 10 minutes across town so this challenge is really going to push me to the limits.

“I am looking forward to the stunning scenery, but I know it’s going to be a tough 48 hours, so I’ll be relying on the loyal Classic FM listeners to support and encourage me along the way!”

For updates and details of how to donate to Dan Walker’s Coast to Coast Challenge, listen to Classic FM, available across the UK on Global Player, on your smart speaker, iOS or Android device, and on 100-102 FM, DAB digital radio and TV, and at ClassicFM.com.