Broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans completed the nearly 400-mile cycling journey from Glasgow to Cardiff, crossing Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, and Wales. Upon finishing, the host of Radio 2's Early Breakfast Show was met by cheering crowds alongside his husband, Arran Rees. The trek, completed on a bicycle named "Shania Chain," raised £3,853,530 to assist children across the country. Evans noted the physical endeavor was emotionally challenging, following his previous 2021 fundraising drumathon for the same cause.
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The multi-nation ride marked the longest distance covered in any Radio 2 fundraising chal…: The multi-nation ride marked the longest distance covered in any Radio 2 fundraising challenge to date.
Millions of pounds raised from the cycling event will provide charitable support to child…: Millions of pounds raised from the cycling event will provide charitable support to children across the UK.
The campaign concluded ahead of the main BBC Children in Need broadcast scheduled for Fri…: The campaign concluded ahead of the main BBC Children in Need broadcast scheduled for Friday evening.
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Radio presenter Owain Wyn Evans has completed his challenge of cycling through all four UK nations to raise money for BBC Children in Need.
The Welsh host of BBC Radio 2's Early Breakfast Show rode almost 400 miles, setting off from Glasgow and finishing in Cardiff on Friday.
The challenge started on 9 November in Scotland and over the next five days, Owain rode through Northern Ireland, England and Wales and raised £3,853,530 in the process.
Reflecting on his journey, he said: "I can't believe I'm here. It's overwhelming, all the love and passion and commitment people have shown."
The BBC said Owain's challenge would be the "greatest-ever distance" covered in a Radio 2 endeavour for the charity.
He crossed the finish line just after 11:00 GMT, and was greeted by a crowd cheering him on before he was met by his husband, Arran Rees.
Owain, 42, whose bike was named Shania Chain, said: "Thank you so much everyone, from me and Shania.
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