Greg James completes epic Comic Relief cycle, raising £4m
Greg James has completed his Comic Relief cycling challenge, raising more than £4m for charity.
The BBC Radio 1 Breakfast host travelled 1,000km across the UK in a week, finishing at Murrayfield Stadium to a huge crowd of supporters.
He was joined along the way by a series of guests on his tandem bike, including Joe Lycett, Jamie Laing and Prince William in a surprise appearance.
An emotional Greg broke down in tears at the finish line, describing the challenge as “amazing” despite the physical toll.
He said the toughest moments were offset by the support from listeners and crowds who turned out across England, Wales and Scotland to cheer him on.
Messages of encouragement also came from well-known names including Lando Norris, Chris Martin, Bob Mortimer and Nick Jonas.
One standout moment saw the Red Arrows perform a flypast as Greg rode with Prince William.
The challenge also delivered lighter moments, including Jamie Laing cycling in lingerie after a fundraising target was reached.
The final total, revealed during the Comic Relief programme on BBC One last night, was £4,225,939, marking a new record for Radio 1’s annual appeal for the charity.
This was Greg’s third major fundraiser for Comic Relief, following earlier challenges including endurance triathlons and climbs of the UK’s highest peaks.
He revealed he had decided to take part this year after his father suffered a stroke during heart surgery, adding a personal motivation to the journey.
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