This is the story of how BBC Radio 1’s Greg James attempted the Longest Ride for Red Nose Day (@comicrelief), an intense eight-day journey across the UK!
Greg James aimed to cycle his way from Weymouth to Edinburgh, finishing at the iconic Murrayfield Stadium, where he was joined by ultra-endurance cyclist Mark Beaumont and cycling professional Jenny Hill.
Greg rode 1,000 kilometres on a tandem bike nicknamed “Tando Norris”, and climbed the equivalent height of Mount Everest. He was joined on the tandem by the Prince of Wales (03:54), Geraint Thomas, @MaxFosh and Alice Levine, amongst others.
And while raising a colossal sum, Greg shared a very clear message: Spread positivity, be kind, embrace your community and you can make the world a better place.
“I think it’s important to be a part of your ‘village’,” he said on Day 5. “Not necessarily a literal one. It can be your family, your friendship group, showing up to a friend’s birthday when you really can’t be bothered, helping your next door neighbour, doing extra stuff at your school.”
Watch the highlights of his epic journey here!
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11 Comments
UNPOPULAR OPINION: WHY THE HELL DID YOU DO THAT, BUT GOOD JOB.
good boy, Greg
I had heard about this and thought he was just on a normal bike but no he’s on a T a n d e m
GOOOODDDDD BOYYYYYYYY
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
what was the final tally?
Well done, sir.
give him his knighthood already
Greg is a national treasure. What an incredible achievement.
LOVE ALL OF THIS. Greganatot. aka Greganutter
Who is the bearded man who's riding next to Greg for a large portion of it ?
Greg you have done something amazing you amazing man. I am so proud of you. I know it sounds funny but you are like my friend that I talk to every single morning I love listening to you on the radio and hopefully I will keep listening to you for a very long time