Paddy McGuinness left speechless as Sir Chris Hoy reveals comedian raised jaw-dropping amount during 300-mile charity bike ride after admitting it was 'the best feeling in the world' By RORY FLEMING Published: 21:33 GMT, 15 November 2024 | Updated: 22:26 GMT, 15 November 2024 e-mail 2 View comments An emotional and exhausted Paddy McGuinness broke down yesterday as he thanked supporters who he said kept him going on his 300-mile charity cycle ride for BBC Children In Need. The former Top Gear presenter and Question Of Sport host began his journey on Monday in Wrexham, Wales, and crossed the finish line in Glasgow yesterday morning, raising £8.8 million along the way.
The 51-year-old undertook the challenge on his dream childhood bike, a Raleigh Chopper, painted in the colours of the charity mascot Pudsey. Shortly before 9am on Friday morning, McGuiness received a surprise visit from businessman Sir Tom Hunter who pledged to match every donation up to £3 million through his Hunter Foundation. McGuiness was also joined for some of the Scottish leg by Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy , in a moment described by the TV presenter as an ‘absolute treat’.
TV Presenter Paddy McGuiness has raised millions of pounds for charity following his 300-mile cycling odyssey from Wrexham to Glasgow McGuiness was joined on the Scottish leg of his ride by former Olympian Sir Chris Hoy McGuiness later described Hoy's presence on the ride as 'an absolute treat' Concluding his incredible cycling .