Emmerdale complete cycle challenge for charity

Stars of Emmerdale have completed a cycle challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Stars of Emmerdale have completed a cycle challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Cycling 224 miles from the home of Emmerdale in Leeds to the set of EastEnders at Elstree, ‘Team Emmerdale’ are hoping to raise £100,000 for Macmillan in memory of their late producer Gavin Blyth who died aged 41 from cancer last year.Team Emmerdale comprised of James Thornton (John), Tom Lister (Carl), Kelvin Fletcher (Andy), Rik Makarem (Nikhil) and Steve November (executive producer).

Team Emmerdale cyclist James Thornton said: “We are all overjoyed that we have managed to complete this massive cycle challenge in less than 24 hours to raise £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Gavin left a giant hole at Emmerdale so we did this to remember him and to try and raise money for Macmillan. It was exhausting, but with our fantastic supporters cheering us along the way and knowing that every penny we raised will directly help people affected by cancer, it was worth every mile”.

It’s not too late to sponsor Team Emmerdale and support Macmillan. Visit:

Justgiving.com/Emmerdale-EastEndersCharityCycle Or make a £5 donation by texting ‘RIDE66 £5’ to 70070.

EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale, said “Congratulations to the Emmerdale team as it is a fantastic achievement. To do this bike ride in less than 24 hours is amazing and it’s for a great cause. It’s just a shame the Vic’s not open as they could do with a pint!”