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Watch the moment Paddy McGuinness kicks off charity cycle ride with VERY enthusiastic send off from Wrexham FC
The Bolton-born star has exclusively opened up on training with Sir Chris Hoy
PADDY McGuinness enjoyed an extra boost ahead of his epic 300-mile Children In Need cycle challenge courtesy of a rousing Welsh choir.
The male vocalists turned out in full force at Wrexham AFC's ground to support the comedian - who is riding a Raleigh Chopper dubbed Patch across the country this week - at the starting line.
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Paddy, 51, aims to reach the finish on Friday in Glasgow, Scotland, all the while raising vital funds for the charity.
Dressed in a black raincoat, the Max and Paddy star arrived at The Racecourse Ground in the early hours of Monday to embark on his feat.
He flashed a nervous smile as he captured the dark skies yet enjoyed huge support courtesy of the singers.
They stood in the stands of the League One club - owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney - chanting out lyrics including "the mighty Wrexham."
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Paddy echoed their words in his Instagram caption as he wrote: "Early start at the mighty @wrexham_afc this morning but what a send off!!!"
Fans were quick to react to his upcoming efforts, with one writing: "Good luck Paddy! Your kids will be super proud of Daddy and so will everyone else."
A second cheered: "Go Paddy go!" as a third put: "You’ve got this Paddy, we all love you xxx"
Another then wrote: "Paddy all the best lad just keep those positive thoughts in your head and know what your doing is making a huge difference to all those who need it.
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"Just keep peddling."
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The Phoenix Nights favourite recently exclusively told The Sun of his gruelling fitness routine - as well as "secret weapon" - for the fundraising challenge.
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Former Top Gear presenter Paddy has been out training with Olympic cycling great Sir Chris Hoy, 48, for the past few weeks and said the practice has been gruelling.
He says: “I did a bike ride with Chris about three or four years ago now. I’ve still got the mental scars from it. It was so tough and difficult.
“He messaged me and said, ‘Don’t think I’m going to go easy on you.
“I know it’s going to be brutal. I know it’s going to be hell. He’s really put me through my paces.”
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He will take in eight counties, including Flintshire, Cheshire and Lancashire, and finish the ride in Scotland before racing back down the motorway to Salford to appear live on TV for Children In Need this Friday.
Paddy says: “The main thing for me is getting people to donate whatever they can to help Children In Need.
“I’m planning on just eating a load of pies afterwards.
“Honestly, I cannot wait until we’re at that finish line in Glasgow.
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“I’ll probably inhale a pint of Guinness when I finish. And then we’re in the back of the car and straight down to Salford for Children In Need on Friday night.”
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