Paddy McGuinness targets Kendal for Children in Need cycle

The TV and radio star is cycling from Wrexham to Glasgow this week to raise funds for Children in Need, taking him through eight counties.

Having started the journey on Monday, the second leg of Paddy's journey is expected to finish in Kendal at around 8pm today.

He will be attempting to complete the route on a customised and modified Raleigh Chopper bike which Paddy hopes will make the fundraiser even more 'iconic'.

He said: "As a kid, I didn’t have much and used to be really jealous of my mates riding around on those bikes, so I’m really honoured to support BBC Children in Need by getting peddling to raise as much money as possible for the charity.

"After seeing Vernon [Kay's] incredible efforts last year... no pressure then!”

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Kay raised over £6 million in 2023 for Children in Need thanks to his 'Ultra Ultra Marathon', with Paddy having now brought in over £205,000 at the time of writing.

The work of Children in Need was said to have 'never been greater', with only one out of eight organisations who ask for money able to be helped by the charity.

The Ultra Endurance Cycle will be broadcast live on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, with video highlights and further coverage on Radio 2’s social media accounts.

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On Tuesday, Paddy will be setting off from Preston, heading towards the likes of Lytham St Anne's, Blackpool, Lancaster, Carnforth and Milnthorpe before making it to Kendal.

You can follow his progress here

The day after will see him cut through Shap, Penrith and Carlisle as he heads further north towards the Scottish border.

You can donate to Paddy's fundraiser by TEN, TWENTY or THIRTY to 70710, or you can contribute online by visiting the website here.