Greg James completes Comic Relief cycle challenge

BBC Radio 1's Greg James has crossed the finish line of his Comic Relief tandem cycling challenge, raising more than £4m for charity. The breakfast show presenter set off on his 1,000km (630-mile) journey through England, Wales and Scotland, from Weymouth, Dorset, last Friday. Along the way, the second saddle on his two-seater was filled by special guests including comedian Joe Lycett, fellow Radio 1 host Jamie Laing and, in a surprise appearance, The Prince of Wales. Roaring crowds welcomed Greg - who said he'd "never cycle again" after an emotional, gruelling, week - as he pulled into Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, to complete his challenge. Bursting into tears as he ended the final leg of his ride, Greg told fellow Radio 1 host Jack Saunders it had been an "amazing" experience. "It's been such a struggle at times but everyone has got me through it," he said. "The thing I'll remember the most is seeing the joy from everyone and pushing through the pain to get to that joy." Greg has had huge support from listeners, who've flooded Radio 1 with voice notes and turned up to cheer him on at the roadside, throughout the challenge. Famous faces also joined in to show their support, wit
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