Matt Baker's ride for BBC Children in Need

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Matt set off on Friday 11 November on his epic journey by rickshaw from Edinburgh to London.

Throughout the journey, Matt chatted to celebrity passengers and was cheered on from every start and finish line. You can see his route on the map on the right, and you can click below to follow his progress each day with video clips & images.

Day 1 - Edinburgh to Hawick (53.5 Miles)
Day 2 - Hawick to Hexham (59.2 Miles)
Day 3 - Hexham to Barnard Castle (49.0 Miles)
Day 4 - Barnard Castle to York (70.6 Miles)
Day 5 - York to Lincoln (78.0 Miles)
Day 6 - Lincoln to Peterborough (73.2 Miles)
Day 7 - Peterborough to Cambridge (41.0 Miles)
Day 8 - Cambridge to London (59.3 Miles)

About The Rickshaw Challenge

The total journey of 484 miles started on the Castle Esplanade in Edinburgh and culminated in London during the The One Show's BBC Children in Need live special on the night of the Appeal, Friday 18 November. He cycled up to sixteen hours a day and burnt a daily total of around 9000 calories.

He spoke to the One Show live every night it was on, even while cycling when he was struggling to make his daily finishing lines.

If you didn't manage to donate to support Matt at the time, you can still do so until the end of 2011.

To donate £5, text "MATT" to 70705, texts cost £5 plus one standard rate message, £5 will go to BBC Children in Need. Click here for full terms and conditions. You must be over 16 and ask the bill payer's permission.

About Matt

Matt, known for a bit of challenge, has accomplished a fair few things in his time. During his first TV job on Blue Peter, he trained as a stunt man in Florida, spent a gruelling week with the Royal Marine Commandos, and in 2003 he learnt hang-gliding and became a world record holder for his successful tandem flight.

He is no stranger to BBC Children in Need as in 2009, he helped raise money for the charity by taking part in the '80 Days Around the World' challenge travelling through Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia with his 'Countryfile' co-presenter Julia Bradbury.

Thanks to...

BBC Children in Need would like to thank the following companies for helping Matt Baker's Rickshaw Challenge with their generous donations:

• Halfords
• Rapha
• Polaris
• The Bike List
• Montane
• Spokesman Ltd
• GPS Training
• View Ranger
• Clif Bar
• CNP
• Fibre Flares
• Ay Up Lights
• Breeze Blockers
• 2XU
• Skins
• Chamois Cream
• Bug Bugs

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