*Before he reached the finish line it was revealed Greg James has raised over £3.3 million.
But since completing his Comic Relief challenge that figure has since increased to a whopping £4,041,910!
Greg James has finally crossed the finish line of his gruelling 1,000km Red Nose Day cycling challenge — and the emotional toll of the journey was written all over his face.
The Radio 1 presenter, 40, completed the eight-day tandem ride across Britain, arriving at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh to a hero’s welcome after raising more than £3.3million for Comic Relief.
But behind the triumphant moment was a deeply personal story, as Greg revealed his father Alan was unable to witness the finish following a stroke during heart surgery earlier this month.
Speaking moments after stepping off the bike, Greg admitted he was overwhelmed with emotion, saying he could barely hold himself together as he approached the end. He said he couldn’t believe it was over, explaining that he “just kept bursting into tears at everyone” he saw and begged to finally get off the bike.
Despite the exhaustion, he described the achievement as incredible, saying it felt amazing to have pushed through such a tough challenge, to be part of an inspiring team, and to raise such an enormous amount of money. He added that although it had been a struggle at times, the support from people across the country carried him through.
Reflecting on the journey, Greg shared that the most unforgettable part wasn’t the distance or the pain — but the joy. He said the overwhelming happiness and support from people along the route would stay with him forever.
The emotional weight of the moment was heightened by thoughts of his father. Greg revealed that Alan, a huge rugby fan, would have loved to be at Murrayfield for the grand finale. He said his dad was hopefully watching from afar and would have been thrilled to see the iconic stadium filled with supporters.
Earlier in the final stretch, Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy had sent Greg a message of encouragement, praising his incredible effort and reminding him that the finish line would bring an unforgettable wave of support — especially in his hometown of Edinburgh.
Greg’s challenge, which began in Weymouth on March 13, saw him battle physical exhaustion and emotional strain, all while pedalling nearly 1,000km in just eight days. Along the way, he not only inspired millions but also raised vital funds to support causes including food for vulnerable children, emergency aid, domestic abuse helplines, and housing for homeless الشباب.
By the time he entered the final kilometres, Greg had already raised over £3.3million — a figure that left the nation in awe and cemented his journey as one of Comic Relief’s most powerful moments in recent years.
