1,000km on a tandem bike: The story of Greg James' Longest Ride

Опубликовано 26 марта 2026, 16:01

This is the story of how BBC Radio 1's Greg James attempted the Longest Ride #bike challenge 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 #ultraendurance cyclist Mark Beaumont and #cyling professional Jenny Hill.

Greg rode 1,000 kilometres on a tandem bike nicknamed “Tando Norris” (shout out @LandoNorris), 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 #epicchallenge here!

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