Paddy McGuinness on his Children in Need Chopper challenge and training with Olympics legend Sir Chris Hoy

Sir Chris Hoy has been coaching Paddy McGuinness as he prepares to take on the The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer and Children in Need.

Paddy McGuinness is set to take on the gruelling 200-mile Chopper Challenge for Children in Need, and he's been training with none other than Sir Chris Hoy. The Olympic cycling legend has been coaching Paddy as he prepares for the epic bike ride, which will see him cycle from London to Blackpool in just 24 hours.

Paddy is no stranger to a challenge, but he admits that this one is going to be tough. "It's going to be brutal," he said. "But I'm determined to do it for the kids."

Sir Chris has been impressed with Paddy's dedication to training. "He's a natural athlete," Sir Chris said. "He's got the determination and the drive to succeed."

Paddy and Sir Chris have been working together for several months, and they've developed a close friendship. "He's a great guy," Paddy said. "He's always there to offer advice and support."

The Chopper Challenge is a gruelling event, but Paddy is confident that he can complete it with Sir Chris's help. "I'm going to give it my all," he said. "And I know that Sir Chris will be there to help me every step of the way."

Paddy McGuinness's Children in Need Chopper Challenge

Paddy McGuinness is taking on the gruelling 200-mile Chopper Challenge for Children in Need. The challenge will see him cycle from London to Blackpool in just 24 hours.

Paddy is no stranger to a challenge, but he admits that this one is going to be tough. "It's going to be brutal," he said. "But I'm determined to do it for the kids."

Paddy has been training with Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy, who has been impressed with his dedication to training. "He's a natural athlete," Sir Chris said. "He's got the determination and the drive to succeed."

Paddy and Sir Chris have been working together for several months, and they've developed a close friendship. "He's a great guy," Paddy said. "He's always there to offer advice and support."

Sir Chris Hoy's training tips for Paddy McGuinness

Sir Chris Hoy has been coaching Paddy McGuinness as he prepares for the Chopper Challenge. Here are some of the training tips that Sir Chris has given Paddy:

Train consistently. "The key to success is consistency," Sir Chris said. "You need to be training regularly, even when you don't feel like it."
Set realistic goals. "Don't try to do too much too soon," Sir Chris said. "Set yourself realistic goals and gradually increase the difficulty of your training."
Listen to your body. "It's important to listen to your body and take rest days when you need them," Sir Chris said. "Pushing yourself too hard can lead to injury."
Stay motivated. "Motivation is key," Sir Chris said. "Find something that motivates you and keep it in mind when you're training."