A recent Children in Need challenge that featured Wrexham is set to appear on the BBC next week.
On Tuesday, November 15, The Rickshaw Relay Rides Again, will see Matt Baker MBE and a team of five incredibly inspiring young people, all of whom have been supported by BBC Children in Need funded projects, take on a relay-style ride filmed over five days.
Each rider will take a section of the journey, travelling through their hometowns and visiting places across the UK which hold a particular significance for them along the way.
The Rickshaw Relay was filmed between Monday, October 17 and Friday, October 21, starting at Sunderland AFC and ending at Silverstone Museum, with BBC Breakfast broadcasting live with Matt Baker MBE and the team every morning so the public could follow their journey.
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The one-off special airs at 8pm on Tuesday evening.
In part of the challenge, the riders passed through Wrexham during 18-year-old Quinlan's ride.
Quinlan Dunne, from Warrington, lost his 19-year-old brother in a tragic accident in 2016 and has been supported by Child Bereavement UK, who provide counselling for children and young people.
Matt Baker & Quinlan have finished their epic 38 mile journey from Warrington to Wrexham! Thanks for all the support so far! Day 2 done! ✅#rickshawrelay #bbcchildreninneed pic.twitter.com/qzTH16PdVe
— BBC Children in Need (@BBCCiN) October 18, 2022
In the documentary Matt Baker meets with each of the young riders taking part in the challenge, cycling the miles alongside them as they ride across all terrains and through all weather conditions as they push to reach their finish lines, sharing their inspiring stories along the way.
Matt Baker, MBE said: “It was an absolute privilege to ride alongside these young people during the Rickshaw Relay. Seeing their friends and family as well as members of the public coming out to show their support on the route, really kept us pedalling throughout the day to get to each finish line. We know times are difficult for everyone right now, so if you can, please donate but if you can’t please just tune in and watch Team Rickshaw’s inspiring stories!”
Tune in to BBC One on Tuesday, November 15 at 8pm to see how the team get on.
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