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Live Updates – Follow Paddy McGuinness’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for Radio 2 in aid of Children in Need

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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 challenge

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 waves to supporters as he cycles onwards

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.

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Paddy and the Rhos Male Voice Choir

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.

This 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.

Paddy poses in front of the sea on the 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.

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Paddy poses with the children

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.

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Paddy with the “highlight of his day"... A well-earned pie and mash.

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.

Paddy McGuinness cheering and smiling in front of a crowd of people.

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!

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