Greg James says he ‘couldn’t see’ through tears at finish line of 1,000km bike challenge

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20 Mar 2026 • 9:28 PM MYT
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  • BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James successfully completed his 1,000km tandem bike challenge for Comic Relief.
  • The eight-day charity event involved cycling from Weymouth to Edinburgh, concluding on Friday, 20 March.
  • During the challenge, James was joined by several well-known personalities, including Prince William, Jamie Laing, and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas.
  • An emotional James expressed his relief upon crossing the finish line, stating he was 'bursting into tears'.
  • The initiative has so far raised over £4 million for Comic Relief.
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