Greg James completes 1,000 km Comic Relief cycle and raises over £4m
Mar 21st 2026 · World
BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James finished a weeklong tandem cycling challenge across England, Wales and Scotland, raising just over £4 million for Comic Relief with help from celebrity guests and widespread public support.
- He completed a 1,000 km tandem ride from Weymouth to Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
- The challenge raised £4,041,910, a record for Radio 1's annual charity fundraiser.
- Riders who shared the second saddle included the Prince of Wales, Joe Lycett and Jamie Laing.
- Highlights included a Red Arrows flypast and large crowds who turned out along the route.
- James said the finish was emotional and that public support helped him push through the pain.