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Greg James completes Comic Relief challenge, raising more than £4m

Greg James completes Comic Relief challenge, raising more than £4m

Summary

Greg James, a BBC Radio 1 presenter, completed a charity cycling challenge for Comic Relief, raising over £4 million. He traveled 1,000 kilometers across England, Wales, and Scotland, finishing at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. Special guests joined him during the ride, including The Prince of Wales.

Key Facts

  • Greg James completed a 1,000-kilometer cycling challenge for Comic Relief.
  • He raised over £4 million for charity through this event.
  • James traveled from Weymouth, Dorset, to Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Special guests included comedian Joe Lycett, BBC host Jamie Laing, and The Prince of Wales.
  • Crowds welcomed him at the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
  • This was Greg James' third Comic Relief challenge in 10 years.
  • A special fly-past was performed by the Red Arrows during his ride with Prince William.
  • After crossing the finish line, James set a new fundraising record for Radio 1's annual charity event.

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