World
Live Updates – Follow Paddy McGuinness’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for Radio 2 in aid of Children in Need
It’s been one helluva ride as we look back on Day 1 of Paddy’s challengepublished at 21:14 Greenwich Mean Time 11 November
Join us back here with Zoe Ball from 6:30am
What a way to kick off Paddy McGuinness’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for BBC Children in Need!
He’s attempting to cycle through three nations over the course of five days, covering a grand total of 300 miles. All on a customised chopper bike.
Listen to the highlights from Day 1 below.
Catch-up with all the action as Paddy cycles from Wrexham to Preston on his chopper bike.
In Wrexham this morning, Zoe Ball sent him on his way for this epic challenge, and he arrived in Preston during Jo Whiley’s show.
Paddy and his trusty Chopper ‘Patch’ ahead of today’s adventure
Paddy is cheered on by crowds of supporters in Wrexham AFC’s home stadium
Paddy couldn’t leave Wales without hearing from a true Welsh choir, and the Rhos Male Voice Choir didn’t disappoint, treating us all to a rendition of Survivor’s ‘Eye of the Tiger’. An apt choice to motivate Paddy for the long day ahead.
Allow Instagram content?
This article contains content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Meta’s Instagram cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Paddy and the incredible Rhos Male Voice Choir in Wrexham
Early on in the day he received a well-needed message of support from cycling legend Chris Hoy.
Quote MessageThis will be five relentless days over brutal terrain, but when it gets really tough just remember why you’re doing this. You’re doing this to inspire the nation. You’re doing this for Children in Need. And we’re all behind you.
Chris Hoy’s message for Paddy this morning
The sun was shining and spirits were high as Paddy crossed over from The Wirral into Liverpool via the Mersey ferry.
It wouldn’t be a trip to Liverpool without a nod to The Beatles. Led by Miss Beechy, sixty 7-8 year-old school children gave Paddy a truly Liverpudlian welcome by singing The Fab Four’s Yellow Submarine.
Allow Instagram content?
This article contains content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Meta’s Instagram cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Sara Cox had the pleasure of breaking the news that with every 50 miles under his belt, Radio 2 would play Black Lace’s Agadoo.
It was the perfect soundtrack while Paddy finished his dinner of pie, mash, and lashings of gravy.
Allow Instagram content?
This article contains content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Meta’s Instagram cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Paddy with the “highlight of his day”… A well-earned pie and mash.
The pie and mash powered Paddy on through to finish up in Moor Park, Preston in front of the hundreds of people who had turned up to welcome him to his final stop of the day.
Thanks to all of the amazing Radio 2 listeners, he has raised a whopping £155,727 so far.
He’s a very happy man.
But now – it’s time to get a good night’s sleep before he sets off tomorrow.
Tomorrow’s destination – Kendal. Which means one thing… hills. And lots of them.
Tune in to Zoe Ball’s show tomorrow from 6:30am to follow his progress!
There’s a new UK airline — you’ve probably flown with them without knowing it
Tech Advisor Approved: The Best Black Friday Tech Deals
Ethical gift shop finishes top five in UK-wide competition
Major flooding hits train lines while Storm Bert batters UK
Britain’s best-paid inmates earn more than officers who guard them
Glasgow street named one of UK’s ‘top ten hotspots’ – here’s why
‘Should be on everyone’s bucket list’: Powys spots among UK’s best for Sunday roast
Daily horoscope: November 23, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign
Trump ‘could sanction British lawyer leading Netanyahu ICC prosecution’
