Here's where you can support Greg James in Scotland during the final leg of Radio 1's Longest Ride
Here’s where you can support Greg James in Scotland as the presenter takes on the Longest Ride challenge for Comic Relief.
Greg James will be passing through various towns and villages in Scotland as the final day of his 1,000km tandem bike ride for Comic Relief approaches.
The Radio 1 Breakfast Show presenter started the massive challenge in Weymouth on Friday, March 13 with the goal of arriving in Edinburgh on Red Nose Day (March 20).
Having raised more than £2.4 million so far, James is set to cross the Scottish border today. With more than 150km to be travelled on Day 7 alone, the route will see him visiting towns including Jedburgh as he attempts to reach Galashiels, which is more than 900km away from his starting point.
While the final leg of the challenge will cover less distance than earlier days, James will still need to travel 68km from the Borders to reach the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
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If you would like to head out and cheer on the Radio 1 host, here’s where Greg James’ tandem challenge will take him in Scotland.
Longest Ride with Greg James: Here’s where in Scotland the Radio 1 presenter will visit
Thursday, March 19 — Day 7
James will cross the Scottish Border at Carter Bar, following one of the steepest parts of the tandem ride so far.
From there, the Longest Ride route will see him follow the A68 up towards Camptown and skirting along Langlee, Hundalee, and passing the Capon Oak Tree which is one of the last surviving trees of the ancient Scottish Jedforest.
The tree comes just ahead of Jedburgh, where James will continue through the town and along the A68.
After passing alongside villages such as Ancrum, the presenter will cycle through St Boswells continuing on the A68 until he reaches the Ravenswood Roundabout at the eastern end of the Melrose Bypass.
He will take the exit for the A6091 which will carry him through Melrose and past Tweedbank, the last town before he makes it to Galashiels, where he will stop for the day at Borders College.
Friday, March 20 — Day 8
On the last day of the challenge, James will set off from Tweed Road in Galashiels where he will join the A7 on Abbotsford Road.
He will pass by St Peter’s Primary School along the A7 through the town, past the train station and continuing along the road as it heads out of Galashiels.
James will continue along the A7, running parallel to Gala Water and passing Bowland before the route splits off with his route taking him along backroads which skirt the village of Stow up to Galabank and then through the village of Fountainhall.
Once past the hamlet of Halltree, James will take the B709 to rejoin the A7 passing Heriot, Falahill and Middleton, before passing through North Middleton. James’ route then takes him up to Birkenside where he will then join the B6372 heading into Gorebridge and through the town and out towards Gowkshill.
He will head through Mayfield and Easthouses, reaching Dalkieth where he will follow the A6094 out of town, through Whitecraig and into Wallyford where he will take the A199 into Musselburgh.
He will keep on the route past the Musselburgh Old Course, over the bridge and then along the beachfront where he will reach Eastfield on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
From there, James’ route has him follow the B6415 all the way through to Portobello High Street where he will turn onto the A1140 until Portobello Road, where he joins the A1 at Wolseley Place, onto Hillend Place and London Road.
James will then turn down Meadowbank and along Duke’s Walk, St Margaret’s Loch, then Queen’s Drive reaching Holyrood.
Hitting the Old Town, James begins the final stretch of his massive 1,000km challenge passing through the Cowgate, Grassmarket and Lothian Road until he reaches West Approach Road and begins the last section of the Longest Ride route towards Murrayfield Stadium.
Here’s how you can donate
To donate money, you can donate any amount of money from £1 upwards via the Comic Relief website. Alternatively, you can donate £10, £20, or £30 to the charity by texting TEN”, “TWENTY” or “THIRTY” to 70011.
Texts will cost your donation amount and one standard rate text message.
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