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After completing more than 200km across the first two days of his 1,000km ride to Edinburgh, Greg James set off from Abergavenny this morning to begin day three of Radio 1’s Longest Ride
Yesterday, hundreds lined the streets of his route leading into Abergavenny to cheer Greg over the line after another gruelling day through the Welsh hills
Today Greg is cycling 130km as the challenge moves into the midlands
YouTuber and comedian Max Fosh joined Greg on the tandem but lasted just 1.5km, highlighting the scale of what Greg has now been doing for more than 200km
At one of today’s pit stops, Greg was met by a crowd of leather clad Bikers, who formed a joyful procession behind him as he rode out to continue the challenge
Today Greg travels through the Midlands, passing Malvern and Peterborough, before aiming to finish at one of his favourite places in the world - Edgbaston Stadium
You can sign up for tickets to be at Greg’s finish line at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh here(opens in new window)
Money raised for Red Nose Day could help people to eat, sleep safely, and live without fear. It can help put food on tables, roofs over heads and provide safety to those facing the toughest times of their lives
Red Nose Day is on Friday 20 March
Listeners can tune in to Radio 1 and Morning Live every day to follow Greg’s progress, as well as watch the livestream here(opens in new window)
To see the full route and support Greg, visit: comicrelief.com/ride(opens in new window)
Sunday 15 March: Mother’s Day looked a little different for Greg James this year, as he climbed back onto the tandem in Abergavenny to begin day three of Radio 1’s Longest Ride for Red Nose Day, facing a long 130km to Edgbaston. Just hours earlier, Greg had crossed the finish line in the Welsh town to a huge crowd of supporters after battling through another punishing day of hills. Hundreds of people lined the streets to welcome him in, turning Abergavenny into a wall of cheers and applause as Greg arrived exhausted and visibly emotional after completing 200km in just two days of the 1,000km journey to Edinburgh. The overwhelming support marked one of the most powerful moments of the ride so far. Yesterday also brought one of the most talked about moments of the ride so far. YouTuber and comedian Max Fosh, joined Greg on the back seat of the tandem in Chepstow but quickly discovered the scale of the Radio 1 DJ’s task. After just 1.5km, the challenge proved too much and Max had to climb off, offering a reminder of the sheer physical effort and scale Greg is putting himself through. Speaking on his short stint, Max Fosh said: “I arrived at Chepstow ready to go, Paddy from Radio 4 was on there in jeans and a nice top, and I thought, ‘Do you know what? This is going to be fine. Happy days.’ Then they gave me the stretch with four unbelievably hard hills. By the top of the fourth I was feeling a bit lightheaded and thought, ‘Probably should get off here before I keel over.’ I said, ‘Sorry, Greg, can we stop?’ and he said, ‘Yeah.’ He gave me a lovely tap on my back, there’s a great clip of him just going, ‘There, there.’ My word, Greg James was an absolute athlete. I might have slightly covered myself in disgrace, but it was a lot of fun. Loads of people were out supporting, horn tooting, great signs, even horses with red noses. It’s been a fantastic day, and Greg is an absolute machine.” Today, Greg also rode alongside Ben, who has been supported by a charity backed by Comic Relief that provides support to families with young children facing difficult circumstances. Ben shared his story and offered encouragement as they cycled together, reinforcing exactly why Greg is taking on this feat - to support people facing tough times across the UK. Greg said “Today is very, very tough. I started the morning cold, tired and a bit low after barely sleeping, and every time I thought I’d found a rhythm another massive hill appeared out of nowhere. One minute you’re flying downhill thinking, ‘I’ve never felt more alive,’ and the next you’re realising you’ve got to go straight back up again. But what’s keeping me going is everyone turning out in the most unexpected places – people standing at the ends of farm tracks, in lay‑bys, on their doorsteps banging saucepans like it’s the pandemic again. When you’re exhausted and emotional and you see kids at the top of a hill cheering you on, it’s honestly overwhelming. I can’t thank everyone enough. It’s magical, and it means more than I can say” One of the most memorable moments of the day came at a pit stop near Worcester, where Greg was greeted by a crowd of leather clad bikers from The Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association. The group formed a spectacular procession behind him as he rode out, filling the road with noise, colour and support as he continued his journey. Today’s route took Greg through the Midlands, passing Malvern and Peterborough, before aiming to reach Edgbaston Stadium, one of his favourite places in the world. With tired legs, Greg pushed on with determination, supported by messages from listeners and families celebrating across the country. Alongside regular Radio 1 check-ins, Greg’s journey will be livestreamed on Youtube(opens in new window), as well as listeners being able to sign up for exclusive behind the scenes updates from the man himself via The Longest Ride Whatsapp group. If you want to see whether Greg will be cycling near you or are simply nosey about where he is right now, you can follow his progress via the journey tracker here. And for anyone who wants to swap watching from the sofa for cheering in real life, there’s an extra twist this year: Greg’s grand finish at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Red Nose Day will have a live audience - and you could be in it. See here(opens in new window) to find out how to get tickets. Money raised for Radio 1’s Longest Ride with Greg James for Red Nose Day could help fund vital projects supporting people facing incredibly tough times, both here in the UK and around the world, helping to put food on plates, provide safe places to sleep and support people who are at risk of poverty and harm. At a time when life can feel harder than ever, this challenge is about coming together and turning collective effort into real, positive change. Radio 1's Longest Ride with Greg James for Red Nose Day will be broadcast live across Radio 1, Morning Live and BBC Sounds with video diary highlights shared across Radio 1 and Comic Relief’s social channels, including YouTube.
To support Greg, go to comicrelief.com/ride(opens in new window)
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About Red Nose Day
This Red Nose Day, Friday 20 March 2026, it’s time to take things a bit less seriously. It’s time to lighten up a little, take ourselves funny for money and celebrate the undeniable power of laughter.
Whether it’s running a marathon in a mankini, baking your mate’s face in cake, sharing your best worst photo, or popping on a Red Nose and going about your day – let’s turn those silly moments into serious goodness! This March, get ready to be silly, be daft, be the nation’s punchline and help raise shedloads of cash.
The money raised this Red Nose Day could help to support people with the basic essentials that everyone has the right to – food, shelter and safety.
There are lots of ways to get involved and take yourself funny for money. Visit comicrelief.com/rednoseday or follow @comicrelief on social media to find out more.
Red Nose Day is an initiative of Comic Relief..
About Comic Relief
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Since launching in 1985, we have raised over £1.6 billion thanks to the huge generosity and kindness of the public and our partners.
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