08-05-2025
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Coronation Street star taking part in tough Welsh event as fans wish him luck
Coronation Street star taking part in tough Welsh event as fans wish him luck
Gareth Pierce shared a video clip explaining that he would be taking on the 100-mile cycling ride from Cardiff to Tenby
Welsh actor Gareth Pierce, known for playing Todd Grimshaw on Coronation Street, revealed he would be embarking on the CARTEN100 for a brilliant cause
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Coronation Street star Gareth Pierce has announced he will be taking part in a massive event for a Welsh charity.
The Welsh actor, best known for playing Todd Grimshaw in the ITV soap opera, took to social media to share he would be embarking on the gruelling challenge of the CARTEN100 for a brilliant cause. This year marks the 21st year of the annual event, which sees cyclists travel from Cardiff to Port Talbot, then to Swansea and Carmarthen, before finishing their journey in Tenby in Pembrokeshire.
According to its organisers while the main aim is to get people on their bikes without the pressure of it being a "race" a huge benefit of the day is the money the riders raise for charity. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter .
On Instagram Gareth shared a video clip explaining that he would be taking on the 100-mile cycling ride from Cardiff to Tenby on Saturday, May 10, and revealed how much money had been raised for his chosen cause, Noah's Ark Charity, so far.
He said: "There's a few of us doing it together and the great news that we've had the end of this week is that we've already hit the £500 mark for Noah's Ark Children's Hospital.
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"That's amazing to have hit that already. If we can keep it ticking upwards this week and I think we'll get a really, really great total.
"I'll be making a donation of my own as well. Just been for a little jaunt up the canals of Manchester on the single speed. It's just about keeping the legs spinning this week. It's taper week."
He then laughed: "Listen to me sounding like I know what I'm talking about.
"Anyway, lots and lots of love. I'll try and update you on the day and, yeah, thank you very much."
In response many fans and participants alike shared their support for the actor.
Stunt performer and celebrity chef Mathew Pritchard commented: "See you Saturday man".
Fellow Coronation Street actor Georgia Taylor jokingly remarked: "It's taper week".
And the Noah's Ark Charity responded with: "We can't wait to cheer you over that finish line in Tenby Gareth! Thanks for all the amazing fundraising".
And many Welsh fans wished the actor "pob lwc" ahead of the challenge.
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