Ryan Reynolds has thrown his support behind the 200 cyclists taking part in the Doddie Cup 555 who set off on their journey Cardiff to Murrayfield in Edinburgh today.
The Deadpool star, who owns Wrexham AFC with pal and comedian Rob McElhenney, wished the riders good luck as they embarked on their journey and sent a warm welcome to The Racecourse Ground, the home of his team, where the peloton will stop on Friday morning (February 10).
The Marvel actor has fronted the Disney+ documentary Welcome to Wrexham which follows Reynolds and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator McElhenney working together to transform the team.
Ryan, who is married to Hollywood superstar Blake Lively, cheered on the Glenkinchie Whisky Riders, one of the sponsor teams taking part in the Doddie Cup 555, and all the ride participants.
The 46-year-old said: “This is a message for the entire team on this incredible MND ride. I just wanna wish you guys all the best – go get ‘em! What an incredible cause. It’s a wonderful thing you’re all doing.
“I hear you may stop off at the Racecourse Ground, so enjoy it – it’s a pretty magical place, and best of luck to each and every one of you.”
The Doddie Cup 555 Ride kicked off on Thursday morning at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Doddie Weir’s Scotland and British & Irish Lions teammate Rob Wainwright leads the cyclists on their journey from Wales to Edinburgh.
The Scots rugby legend died in November at the age of 52, six years after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
Riders are now embarking on a gruelling route via rugby clubs across Wales, England, and Scotland in time for the Scotland vs Wales Six Nations Championship match on Saturday (February 11).
The star-studded team, including Sir Chris Hoy MBE, Mark Beaumont, former England captain Martin Johnson, and former Scotland international Carl Hogg, will attempt to make the trip in just 48 hours.
All donations can be made on the Doddie Cup 555 Ride page here.
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