BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness is due to complete his epic Children In Need cycling challenge on Friday, after riding 300 miles on a Chopper bike. The former Top Gear and Question of Sport host, 51, has raised nearly £5.9m during his five-day journey from Wrexham to Glasgow.

Vernon Kay was left in tears as BBC Radio 2 listeners shared their own Children In Need stories amid supporting Paddy McGuinness’ Ultra Endurance Challenge for the charity. McGuinness - who presents his own show on the station - has pledged to cycle 300 miles through Wales,

Ant and Dec are preparing for the launch of I'm A Celebrity..., but took time out to send pal Paddy McGuinness a message as he nears the end of his gruelling Children in Need challenge

Paddy McGuinness is currently completing a 300-mile Ultra Endurance Cycle as part of the BBC's annual telethon to raise funds for Children in Need. The Radio 2 presenter began his journey in Wrexham on Monday, November 11 and is making his way to Glasgow.

The 51-year-old is undertaking the 300 miles of Radio 2’s Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge on his dream childhood bike, the Raleigh Chopper.

Peter Kay has shown his support for telly star Paddy McGuinness who is currently embarking on his Radio 2 Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for BBC Children In Need

Paddy is pedalling 300 miles over five days on a customised Raleigh Chopper from Wrexham to Glasgow for the BBC charity