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The Saturdays singer Mollie King set off on the second day of the biggest endurance challenge of her life this morning, despite having never cycled on roads before.
Battling the elements of torrential rain, the Radio 1 presenter took to the saddle once more as she embarked on the next 100k of her 500k challenge, Mollie King’s Pedal Power for Red Nose Day on Radio 1.
As of this morning, the pop star has raised in excess of £100k for Comic Relief since beginning her challenge on Monday, rallying the nation into giving her a much-needed boost heading into day two as well as the rest of the week, where she will pass through parts of Greater Manchester.
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From the starting line at BBC’s headquarters in London, Mollie reached Towcester in “pitch black” yesterday after a gruelling journey spanning almost 11 hours. She departed at 8am this morning to begin her second cycle.
The 36-year-old mum and wife-to-be is braving through harsh weather conditions and unsteady terrain, as she works her way towards the quaint market town of Burton-upon-Trent, where she will disembark and recover for the evening.
Throughout the week, Mollie will continue to raise money for Comic Relief whilst gradually making her way via Greater Manchester to her destination in Hull, the hometown of her late father.
The remarkable amount raised already has pushed Mollie forward as she contends with aching muscles alongside the mental battle that comes with her solo cycling challenge for Red Nose Day, which is back this Friday 15 March.
Mollie said: “Yesterday was crazy, the adrenaline from the start line kept me going, but it wasn’t
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Mollie King was "completely overwhelmed" as she finished an exhausting 500-kilometre bike ride for Red Nose Day.The 36-year-old singer, known for being part of girl group The Saturdays, broke down in tears after taking part in the charity bike ride.The mum started her journey from London to the East Riding of Yorkshire in memory of her dad Stephen, who died of a brain tumour in 2022. She got emotional as she got to the last part of the ride in her dad's hometown of Hull, where people lined up to cheer for her. Her fiance Stuart Broad and their 16-month-old daughter Annabella were at the finish line waiting to congratulate her on the incredible feat.
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Mollie King is cycling 500km in just five days in aid of Red Nose Day 2024. The former singer, 36, had never ridden a bike on the road before - but she hasn't let that put her off the challenge.
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The Saturdays star Mollie King has officially began her gruelling 500 km cycle ride from London to Hull - and she’ll be making her way through Greater Manchester later this week.
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