Paddy McGuinness charity route TRACKER: Star finishes Children in Need challenge and raises a staggering amount of money
TV presenter Paddy McGuinness completed his lung-busting Children In Need cycling challenge today.
McGuinness, 51, finished his near-300 mile journey after setting off from Wrexham in Wales on Monday on a Raleigh Chopper.
He arrived at the finish line at the BBC studios in Glasgow.
The popular TV personality has raised a staggering £7.5 million over the course of the gruelling journey.
"I know it’s going to be brutal. I know it’s going to be hell," he said before setting off.
You can follow all the latest updates on Paddy's cycling challenge in our blog below...
Day 3 in pictures
Credit: Splash How can you help?
Paddy’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for BBC Children in Need is well underway! But he’s still got a long way to go…
If you’d like to support him with a text or online donation – you can find all the details in the graphic below or at this .
Paddy McGuinness teams up with Giant the Gladiator
Sporting blue spandex despite the chilly temperatures, Paddy McGuinness has been joined by none other than Giant the Gladiator for some much-needed motivation on his charity challenge!
Paddy raises over £1 million for Children in Need
Paddy McGuinness was overcome with emotion after receiving a major update on his Children in Need challenge.
During Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on November 13, Paddy learned that his challenge had surpassed £1 million in donations, reaching an incredible £1,000,277.
As Zoe shared the news, Paddy, taking a breather on the third day of his endurance ride through the Cumbrian hills, was visibly moved and broke down in tears.
Watch the emotional moment below:
Paddy: The Ride of My Life
If you've ever wondered why there's always a car trailing Paddy as he cycles up those tough hills, you'll get the full scoop in a BBC documentary that covers the five day journey and will air next week.
Tune in at 8pm on BBC One next Tuesday, 19th November, for an inside look at every moment of the ride—ups, downs, and all.
Here’s how you can join in the fun
Last year, Paddy’s Radio 2 colleague Vernon Kay took on the station’s challenge for Children in Need and raised £6 million.
Follow to find out how you can donate to Paddy’s challenge this year.
On the descent
Paddy is currently making his way down Shap Hill, slowly descending through a dense mountain of fog.
After that, he’ll cycle towards Hackthorpe before tackling the winding route around Arthur’s Round Table.
Paddy’s route
Here is Paddy’s route in full.
Paddy climbs Shap hill
Paddy McGuinness has conquered the tough climb to the top of Shap, reaching a height of 420 meters on his tiny chopper bike with just three gears! A remarkable achievement so far.
Today marks the longest leg of his challenge, with Paddy aiming to reach Ecclefechan before nightfall.
And some good news - BBC Radio 2 has confirmed that Paddy's efforts have helped raise an incredible £1,000,277 so far for charity. What a way to make a difference!
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Paddy McGuinness joins samba beats in Kendal
Paddy McGuinness made his final stop last night in Kendal, where he was greeted by samba band Drum Nation.
He joined in with the drumbeats, snapping selfies and dancing with the band before calling it a night.
This morning, he resumed his charity ride and is currently cycling up the challenging Shap Hill.
Paddy’s cycle challenge – what’s happened so far
If you’re joining our live coverage of Paddy’s Ultra Cycle Challenge this morning, let us bring you up to speed with what’s happened.
- Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness has been challenged to ride – on a specially customised chopper bike – from Wrexham to Glasgow over the course of the week to raise money for BBC Children in Need
- That’s a distance of approximately 300 miles
- He’s aiming to arrive at the BBC’s Pacific Quay building by Friday morning
Why is Paddy's bike called 'Patch'?
If you were wondering where the name Patch came from, Jo Whiley got the scoop last night during her Radio 2 show.
"The chopper is essentially a house brick with two wheels on!" said Paddy, "It's not made for these kind of journeys, they've patched it up. That's why we call it 'Patch'."
So now you know.
How can you help?
Paddy’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for BBC Children in Need is well underway! But he’s still got a long way to go…
If you’d like to support him with a text or online donation – you can find all the details in the graphic below or at this .
Paddy’s cycle challenge – what’s happened so far
If you’re joining our live coverage of Paddy’s Ultra Cycle Challenge, let us bring you up to speed with what’s happened.
- Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness has been challenged to ride – on a specially customised chopper bike – from Wrexham to Glasgow over the course of the week to raise money for BBC Children in Need
- That’s a distance of approximately 300 miles
- He’s aiming to arrive at the BBC’s Pacific Quay building on Friday morning
Why is Paddy's bike called 'Patch'?
If you were wondering where the name Patch came from, Jo Whiley got the scoop last night during her Radio 2 show.
"The chopper is essentially a house brick with two wheels on!" said Paddy, "It's not made for these kind of journeys, they've patched it up. That's why we call it 'Patch'."
So now you know.
Paddy's tour in full
Here is the full route of his 300-mile charity trek.
Paddy’s cycle challenge – what’s happened so far
If you’re joining our live coverage of Paddy’s Ultra Cycle Challenge, let us bring you up to speed with what’s happened since 8.15 this morning.
- Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness has been challenged to ride – on a specially customised chopper bike – from Wrexham to Glasgow over the course of the week to raise money for BBC Children in Need
- That’s a distance of approximately 300 miles
- He’s aiming to arrive at the BBC’s Pacific Quay building on Friday morning
How can you help?
Paddy’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for BBC Children in Need is well underway! But he’s still got a long way to go…
If you’d like to support him with a text or online donation – you can find all the details in the graphic below or at this .
Paddy's route
Here is Paddy's route in full.
Why is Paddy's bike called 'Patch'?
If you were wondering where the name Patch came from, Jo Whiley got the scoop last night during her Radio 2 show.
"The chopper is essentially a house brick with two wheels on!" said Paddy, "It's not made for these kind of journeys, they've patched it up. That's why we call it 'Patch'."
So now you know.
Paddy’s cycle challenge – what’s happened so far
If you’re joining our live coverage of Paddy’s Ultra Cycle Challenge this afternoon, let us bring you up to speed with what’s happened.
- Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness has been challenged to ride – on a specially customised chopper bike – from Wrexham to Glasgow over the course of the week to raise money for BBC Children in Need
- That’s a distance of approximately 300 miles
- He’s aiming to arrive at the BBC’s Pacific Quay building on Friday morning
How can you help?
Paddy’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for BBC Children in Need is well underway! But he’s still got a long way to go…
If you’d like to support him with a text or online donation – you can find all the details in the graphic below or at this .
Paddy's route in full
Here is the areas Paddy will be visiting this week.
In pictures - Day 2
Here are some images from today's marathon trek.
How to track Paddy throughout the challenge
You can now follow Paddy’s every move with the BBC’s brand new tracker that will chart his progress – available now at this .
