A true British welcome of heavy rain greeted rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio when he arrived back in the UK on his Cycle Slam charity ride.

Accompanied by 68 fellow cyclists, he swept into the car park of Folkestone Rugby Club at lunchtime today after crossing from France on Eurotunnel.

The former England and Wasps captain, who was in the World Cup-winning squad, is cycling to all of the Six Nations stadiums to coincide with the tournament.

His challenge is in aid of Sport Relief and the Lawrence Dallaglio Foundation with the aim of raising £1million.

Sinking a welcome glass of Guinness in the Folkestone clubhouse, Lawrence said: "It has been amazing.

"We have been through all the emotions and all different weather including the first snow in Rome for 28 years.

"We are half way through now and it is great to be back in England."

Eight people including Lawrence are completing the whole route from Rome to Edinburgh with around 250 others joining in for various stages, including former England player Les Ferdinand and ex-Arsenal player Lee Dixon.

Lawrence received a donation from the Folkestone club before the team set off for their overnight stop in Maidstone.

From there they will continue on to Twickenham for the England v Ireland match on Saturday.

The whole route is 2,800 miles and visits an international stadium in each of the six nations at Rome, Paris, Twickenham, Cardiff, Dublin and Edinburgh in 24 days.

To donate and to follow the ride's progress, go to www.dallagliocycleslam.com