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'It's been amazing' - Owain Wyn Evans completes four-nation Children in Need ride

'It's been amazing' - Owain Wyn Evans completes four-nation Children in Need ride

Owain Wyn Evans cycled almost 400 miles, setting off from Glasgow and finishing in Cardiff.

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.

"Honestly, this has felt so far away for such a long time. I can't believe that I'm here with this welcome and the sun's out."

When the challenge was announced, Owain, who is originally from Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, said: "I'm ready to give it absolutely everything I've got."

In brief

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 BBC said Owain's challenge would be the "greatest-ever distance" covered in a Radio 2 endeavour for the charity. Owain, 42, whose bike was named Shania Chain, said: "Thank you so much everyone, from me and Shania.

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