£4,603,178 Raised so far!
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.
Radio 1’s Longest Ride with Greg James for Red Nose Day
BBC Radio 1’s Greg James has completed Radio 1’s Longest Ride for Red Nose Day, arriving at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh after eight relentless days on the road, raising an incredible £4 million for Comic Relief so far.
After setting off at 5.45am for one final push, Greg rode to Edinburgh and the home of Scottish rugby to a roaring crowd and a true hero's welcome, greeted by a traditional Scottish reception with bagpipes bellowing, courtesy of The Royal Military Tattoo, bringing an end to one of the toughest challenges ever undertaken for Red Nose Day.
Cycling more than 1,000 kilometres on a tandem bike - affectionately named "Tando Norris" by Radio 1 listeners - from Weymouth to Edinburgh, and climbing higher than Mount Everest along the way, an emotional Greg crossed the finish line broken and utterly exhausted.
Who you're helping
Greg visited 1625 Independent People, a charity funded by Comic Relief supporting young people leaving care who are at risk of having nowhere to go. There he met Aimee, who first connected with the charity when she was 17 and about to leave the care system.
During Greg's visit, he sat with Aimee to write some poetry together – something that has become a powerful outlet for her. Today, Aimee is living independently and using her writing to inspire other young people facing similar challenges.
"1625 have just offered me a safety net. I don't always have to ask for help, but I know if I needed it, they're there."