Emotional Greg James kicks off 1,000km tandem bike ride for Comic Relief after opening up about dad’s stroke

Summary: Radio One DJ Greg James is taking on a massive challenge for a cause close to his heart. Just last week, he had to cancel his morning radio show because his dad, affectionately known as "Big Al," had a stroke during a planned heart surgery. While his dad's situation is tough, he is fighting hard and taking small steps to recover.

Instead of backing down, Greg decided to push forward with an epic 1,000km tandem bike ride for Comic Relief—because his dad actually convinced him to do it! Starting in Weymouth and ending in Edinburgh on a bike fans named "Tando Norris," Greg is facing a grueling eight-day journey. With a red nose on his face and cheers from his co-hosts and fans, Greg is ready to pedal hard for his dad.

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