Robbie Elliott: 'Bittersweet ending to trip'
Former Newcastle United and Sunderland footballer Robbie Elliott has finished his 3,500-mile cycling challenge from Lisbon to Newcastle.
He and his cycling partner, Phil Gray, were greeted by Lady Elsie.
Ex-Magpie cycles from Lisbon
Former NUFC star Robbie Elliott and his cycling companion are nearing the end of a 3,500-mile cycling challenge.
Robbie Elliott makes it to St James' Park
Former Newcastle United and Sunderland player Robbie Elliott has completed his 3,500-mile cycling challenge with a 'celebratory' leg to St James' Park.
Elliott and his cycling partner Phil Gray arrived in time for this afternoon's match, and was greeted by Sir Bobby Robson's widow Lady Elsie.
Advertisement
Cyclists 'inspired' by Robbie Elliott
Cycling duo arrive in Ponteland
Former Newcastle United star Robbie Elliott and his cycling partner Phil Gray have arrived back in the North East, after cycling from Portugal.
The pair are raising money for Robbie's cancer foundation and were welcomed to Ponteland by cyclists gearing up for a 'Cycle Sportive' event.