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Bassist Ross MacDonald Raises £32,000 Cycling UK for Charity

4/22/2026

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Ross MacDonald, bassist for The 1975, completed a Lands End to John O'Groats charity cycle that raised over £32,000 for Nordoff Robbins.
In Penrith, Cumbria, he faced a bike breakdown, and Sarah Graham, owner of Arragon's Cycles, supplied a hire bike.
Graham later learned she had assisted a rock star after a reporter inquired.
MacDonald described the ride as a significant challenge, marked by struggles and joyful moments.

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Story summary

Ross MacDonald, bassist for The 1975, completed a Lands End to John O'Groats charity cycle that raised over £32,000 for Nordoff Robbins.
In Penrith, Cumbria, he faced a bike breakdown, and Sarah Graham, owner of Arragon's Cycles, supplied a hire bike.
Graham later learned she had assisted a rock star after a reporter inquired.
MacDonald described the ride as a significant challenge, marked by struggles and joyful moments.