Charlie, 10, completes 970-mile cycle for Cancer Research UK
A 10-year-old from North Somerset has cycled nearly 1,000 miles visiting all 20 Premier League stadiums in memory of his grandfather.
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A 10-year-old boy from North Somerset has completed a 970-mile cycle to every Premier League stadium in England, raising money for Cancer Research UK in memory of his grandfather.
Charlie, from Backwell, set off with his father Chris on a 16-day journey that took in all 20 top-flight grounds. He finished at Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium at the weekend, having powered through long days on the bike.
Charlie's grandfather, Mike, died last year from cancer at the age of 65. Speaking about his motivation, Charlie said: "I'm doing this for my granddad. I never want to be affected by cancer." He added: "I did it just because I loved him so much and it was very hard watching him battle for cancer so I'll try to raise money for other people to stay with their grandads longer."
The challenge was physically demanding. The BBC reporter noted it was "ridiculously challenging" and marvelled at how Charlie "got up and did it every single morning for 9, 10, 12 hours a day on a bike."
Despite his own favourite team, Southampton, not currently in the Premier League, Charlie managed a detour to see them win. Now that the ride is over, he says he is looking forward to doing nothing, putting his feet up and his bike down.
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| Claim | BBC One |
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| Charlie cycled 970 miles in 16 days, visiting all 20 Premier League stadiums and finishing at Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium. | |
| Charlie raised money for Cancer Research UK. | |
| Charlie's grandfather Mike died from cancer at age 65 last year. |
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The report focuses on the emotional and local angle, highlighting Charlie's personal motivation, the memory of his grandfather, and the physical scale of the challenge. It presents the story as a heartwarming achievement with a strong community feel, including a presenter's congratulatory remark.
- “I'm doing this for my granddad. I never want to be affected by cancer.”
- “Ridiculously challenging. How Charlie got up and did it every single morning for 9, 10, 12 hours a day on a bike is unbelievable.”
- “Well done Charlie, what an achievement.”
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