On your bike, Dan Walker!
Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th October

One man. One bike. 48 hours. 200 miles… Classic FM Breakfast presenter Dan Walker will undertake a huge challenge next month as he attempts to cycle the width of the North of England in just 48 hours, to raise money and awareness for Classic FM’s official charity, Global’s Make Some Noise.

 

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Dan Walker’s Coast to Coast Challenge – sponsored by Viking, a global leader in experiential travel – will see him cycle 200 miles from Withernsea and Hull, through his hometown of Sheffield, onto Manchester, and all the way to Liverpool, arriving at the city’s iconic Albert Dock – with some musical moments and a few surprises along the route.

Dan will take on the epic sea-to-sea journey on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th October for Global’s Make Some Noise, which funds hundreds of small charities and crucial grassroots projects across the UK, to make sure that nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone. The grant giving charity aims to tackle issues such as mental health, poverty and homelessness.

Taking on his first ever challenge for Global’s Make Some Noise since joining Classic FM in January, Dan will also be getting up at 5am each day to present Classic FM Breakfast from 6.30am to 10am! This will be the first major ride since Dan suffered an horrendous cycling accident in February last year, which left him unconscious for 25 minutes with little memory of what happened to him.

“I’m ready to take on the Coast to Coast Challenge for an incredible cause – Global’s Make Some Noise – because I know how they support so many projects and small charities who are changing lives across the UK.

I am a cyclist but my trips are normally down to the train station or 10 minutes across town so this challenge is really going to push me to the limits. I am looking forward to the stunning scenery, but I know it’s going to be a tough 48 hours, so I’ll be relying on the loyal Classic FM listeners to support and encourage me along the way!”
Classic FM Breakfast presenter Dan Walker

Dan’s Coast to Coast Challenge is sponsored by one of Classic FM’s long-term partners, Viking, which provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world.

To donate to Dan Walker’s Coast to Challenge for Global’s Make Some Noise, go to makesomenoise.com – or to give £40, £30, £20 or £10, text DAN40, DAN30, DAN20, DAN10 to 70766. 100% of your donation will go to Global’s Make Some Noise. If you’re under 16, please ask the bill payer’s permission first. Standard network charges may apply. Ts&Cs are HERE.

For updates on Dan Walker’s Coast to Coast Challenge, keep listening to Classic FM, available across the UK on Global Player – the official Classic FM app – on your smart speaker, iOS or Android device, and on 100-102 FM, DAB digital radio and TV, and at ClassicFM.com.

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