BBC Radio 2 #Dare2Tri – David Topping

This March I was happy to be asked to help out on the BBC Radio 2 Dare2Tri Challenge for Sport Relief.

DJ Jo Whiley and her BBC Radio 2 teammates Reverend Kate Bottley and Richie Anderson set out on a triathlon challenge including swimming, cycling and running, in three different UK cities, in three days.

Day 1 the team swam at Barry Community Water Sports Centre, cycled from there to Cardiff Sailing Club and then ran to Cardiff Library.

Rear of People with life saving jackets on

DJ Jo Whiley, Actor Michael Sheen getting ready to cycle — The team were joined by actor, Michael Sheen for the cycling.

Day 2 the team were in a very cold and very wet Glasgow. They swam at Pinkston Watersports Centre, before cycling a circular route from the same location and then running to George Square.

This time for the cycle they were joined by Fran Healy from Travis and James Johnston from Biffy Clyro.

James Johnston from Biffy Clyro stood with arms out wearing cycling clothing — Unfortunately James had his chain snap on the ride.

Rear of three People repairing bike — So into action sprang your friendly neighbourhood cycle mechanic.

Day 3 saw us all in Manchester for the Sport relief TV Show with the team swimming at the Helly Hanson Watersports centre, Salford Quays, then cycling a route from the same location. They then ran to Media City Plaza, finishing at the Sport Relief studio.

It was a great 3 days and raise in excess of £800,000 for Sport Relief.