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Greg has received an incredible message from someone truly inspired by his challenge: Sir Tom Hunter, founder of The Hunter Foundation. After following Greg's journey, Sir Tom reached out to Radio 1 to share some amazing news - The Hunter Foundation will match every new donation to the challenge up to ONE MILLION POUNDS!
This gives everyone an even bigger reason to get behind Greg's epic effort on Radio 1’s Longest Ride for Red Nose Day, helping people facing tough times to access the essentials we all deserve: food on the table, a safe place to sleep, and the chance to live without fear.
Radio 1’s Longest Ride with Greg James for Red Nose Day
This Red Nose Day, Radio 1 presenter Greg James takes on his most gruelling and absurd challenge yet: cycling 1000kms across the UK over 8 arduous days…on a tandem!
Whilst Greg is no stranger to Comic Relief challenges, Radio 1’s Longest Ride will throw him truly out of his comfort zone as he takes on the longest challenge and furthest distance ever completed by a Radio 1 challenger.
From his start line in Weymouth on 13th March, Greg will need every ounce of physical and mental strength to keep pedalling as his journey takes him through Wales, the Midlands and the North of England, to his finish line in Edinburgh on Friday 20 March – Red Nose Day itself.
After his 2018 challenge, Greg had said ‘never again’ - but he’s back and pushing himself to the limits for Comic Relief. This time, Greg is raising funds for projects that help people eat, sleep and feel safe, offering local, fast support when and where it’s needed most.
Greg won’t be facing the hills, bumps and byways of Britain totally alone. He’ll be joined by some surprise guests at points along the route to show the power of simply being connected.
Where's Greg now?!
Follow Greg's journey as he pedals his way across the UK, summoning every ounce of physical and mental strength to conquer 1000kms and reach that finish line!
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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."