Greg James completes Comic Relief challenge, raising more than £4m
BBCBBC 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.
BBC/PABursting 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, with F1 driver Lando Norris, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, comedian Bob Mortimer, singer Nick Jonas and even Elmo sending messages and videos.
Getty ImagesHighlights of the ride included the Red Arrows performing a special fly-past on the same day Greg shared his bike with Prince William.
And Jamie Laing made an eye-catching sight when he hopped on the rear saddle wearing lingerie - a forfeit he'd pledged to do once Greg smashed an earlier fundraising target.
After crossing the finish line in Edinburgh, the total climbed to £4,041,910 - a record for Radio 1's annual charity challenge.
This was Greg's third outing for Comic Relief in 10 years, after previously completing five triathlons in five days for his first and climbing mountains Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis for his second.
The 40-year-old announced that he would be going ahead with the current challenge after learning his dad a stroke when heart surgery didn't go to plan.
On the final morning Greg's mum sent a message saying his parents were "beyond proud" of what he'd achieved.
