Greg James has provided a health update after completing his gruelling Comic Relief tandem cycling challenge, appearing on BBC Breakfast from his bathtub with a glass of wine. The Radio 1 presenter finished the 1,000km (630-mile) journey from Weymouth to Edinburgh on Friday, raising over £4 million for charity.
Speaking to presenters Ben Thompson and Naga Munchetty, James said: 'I'm really, really sore, and I'm really, really tired, but I'm very, very happy.' He described the fundraising total as 'extraordinary' and said he was 'blown away' by the support.
The challenge saw James cycle 100km a day, accompanied by stars including Jamie Laing, Joe Lycett and the Prince of Wales. He broke down in tears upon reaching Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. This was his third Comic Relief challenge in ten years, following five triathlons in five days and climbs of Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis.
James also revealed that his father, who suffered a stroke days before the challenge, had been following his progress. 'He was very excited that I'd done it, and relieved I think, and so am I,' James said.
