Tom Daley battles 40mph winds on epic Dorset cycle
Crowds welcomed the Olympic diver today as he cycles across the county for charity.
Last updated 17th Feb 2022
Crowds of fans and supporters are welcoming Tom Daley as he cycles through Dorset today.
The olympic diver is on day three of his 'Hell of a Homecoming' challenge, running, cycling, swimming and rowing around 300 miles for charity.
Fans came out in droves to cheer Tom on along the route as he faced 40mph winds head on since 6am as he set out in Southampton. He's not expected to arrive at his destination in Dartmoor tonight until 9pm.
The route took Tom through towns including Blandford, Dorchester, Winterborne Abbas and Bridport.
All of that before a 30 mile run from Dartmoor to his hometown of Plymouth tomorrow (17th Feb)
We sent our reporter George Sharpe out to see if he could spot Tom in a couple of places.
Tom stopped for a break in Winterborne Abbas at the Coach House Inn where George was able to film him coming in, and even got a wave.
In an interview with Greatest Hits Radio Dorset, Tom said:
"The wind has been absolutely atrocious. Going up some hills, you think you're pedalling as hard as you can and you're going like 4mph so it does take it out of you.
"It's going to be a long haul to the next pit stop but we've got to just keep going."
"I've driven through Dorset lots of times but never really stopped and stayed here but actually being able to cycle through it you get to see everything. It's just been so lovely.
"It's just been so lovely and also people coming out supporting has just been incredible.
Before leaving, the diver made sure to thank all of his fans for their support.