Who is David O'Doherty as he stars in Along for the Ride with celebrity guests in Channel 4's cycling comedy series

Along for the Ride is a new four-part comedy-entertainment series starring David O'Doherty and a different celebrity guest as both hop on their bikes each week and take to the open road to have some fun and explore some of the most beautiful parts of the UK.

Getting on the cycles alongside David is the artist Grayson Perry, actor and comedian Richard Ayoade, presenter and comedian Mel Giedroyc and comedian and actor Joe Wilkinson.

Whether experienced cyclists or complete novices, David and his guests will be taking to cycle routes across the UK to find out more about each other, share some laughs, get some exercise and enjoy the British countryside in each 60-minute episode.

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The comedy interview show on two wheels delivers lots of laughter, proper conversation and stunning scenery while meditating on the physical and mental health benefits of cycling.

The series visits spectacular routes in Wales, Northumberland, Dungeness in Kent and along the Suffolk coast.

David O’Doherty said: “I think we've all seen enough of very fit cyclists racing up mountains and whooshing round tracks on our televisions. Now it's time for quite out-of-shape people getting lost as they pedal towards a beautiful landmark that’s supposed to be just over there.”

David O'Doherty is an award-winning comedian, author and also is a musician, actor, playwright and of course a cycling enthusiast. His stand up routines have won the 45-year-old many international awards.

David was educated at Trinity College Dublin in his hometown and has starred in two movies - A Film with Me in It and Demetri Martin.. Person.

Along For The Ride starts today (Monday, November 22) at 10 pm on Channel 4.

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