Owain is going to be greeted by Northern Ireland broadcaster Connor Phillips at today’s finish line.

Connor regularly deps OJ Borg’s Radio 2 show, in addition to hosting his own show on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle, and appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Tuesdays are “Does My Head In” days on his programme, where listeners call Connor and tell him what “does their heads in!” - a phrase meaning “to annoy” or “bother” or perhaps even “to grind ones’ gears” in this instance! So if Owain has any bike-related gripes at this point, Connor is the man to air them to!

Connor Phillips
Connor Phillips, BBC Radio 2 & BBC Radio Ulster Presenter

Owain has a message of support from BBC Radio Ulster's Connor Phillips.

I can only say I am so proud of you. I'm one of those people, I'm lucky enough to have known you for probably the best part of a decade. And you are a brilliant man. I love being in your company. And it's so, so exciting to see you just attacking this head on. So I'm very proud of you.

If you see Owain Wyn Evans, if you see him on a bike, just go and support him, give him a smile, and just give him all the love that you possibly can. Right, I might even see you at the boat tonight…

Kirsten O'Brien
BBC Radio 2 Travel Presenter

Kirsten O'Brien is giddy with excitement as Gary sends her to join Owain on the road on Wednesday.

I would just love to give him a big hug…and wave with open arms and just cuddle him!

Owain Wyn Evans
BBC Radio 2’s 4 Nations Cycling Superstar

Owain reflects on hearing the latest total.

We've got quite a journey to go before getting back on to the ferry, and I was feeling a bit flat just now, so that's definitely going to help with the journey ahead as we go into Belfast and get on to that boat!

Owain is just setting off from his latest pit stop in Lurgan - where he has just been surprised by a giant potato doing physio.

You can plan a radio career, but you cannot predict where it will take you!

Spare a thought for Pudsey too. He probably thought he had “large, yellow and beloved by the UK” sewn up this week. Then Mr Tayto arrived...

As Owain does his best to keep pushing on, you can watch his surprise visit from an old friend earlier today. What a beautiful moment!

Owain Wyn Evans
BBC Radio 2’s 4 Nations Cycling Superstar

Today's been hard. You just try and keep going and keep the smile on your face, but there have been times today where I thought, this is really pushing me.

Do you know what's making me smile at the moment? We've got Pudsey Bear, and Mr Tayto next to each other at the pit stop!

So, I've got this thing that I'm calling the caravanette. And it's basically a caravan with a little cab on the front of it, and I get to go in there, and I get to change my cycling shorts, and I get to have a cup of coffee, which has been the only thing that I've actually requested.

Gary Davies has just revealed to a thrilled Owain that he has now raised £278,128! Go, Owain!

Your generous donations mean that Owain has raised almost £200,000 in less than 24 hours.

Owain: Oh my gosh! That's incredible. There's so many ups and downs on this Gary, I appreciate all of this and it's amazing but it's also really hard. And then you hear a total like that and how it's been going up today, and it just - that's why we're doing this, it keeps you going.

Gary: It's an incredible amount of money...

Owain: So much money!

Gary: And just think about the difference that it's going to make to children and young people all over the UK, and it's not even the end of day 2, buddy! Hopefully it's going to go even higher!

Owain: It's just very hard to get your head around it isn't it, how much money that is and how many people have donated. Thank you so much everyone, it's incredible.

Rylan Clark
BBC Radio 2 Presenter

The Pointer Sisters - I’m So Excited

Listen, I knew that if you were to ever take on a Children in Need challenge, you would do it with a bang. Pardon the pun, obviously, because of the drumming and all that. Cycling 400 miles in five days, trust me, is no mean feat. I say trust me like I've done it. I really haven't. But of course, I know you are going to smash it. And do you know what? I am just so excited for you. So let's stick on this banger from The Pointer Sisters. Good luck, babes.

Angela Griffin
BBC Radio 2 Presenter

Angela Griffin dropped by to chat to Owain and give him a much needed boost!

I am watching you on social media and you are making me brim with tears so many times. You are fighting through so much. You are so, so, so inspirational. Just keep on thinking we're all thinking of you. Pob lwc, cariad.

Your support is keeping Owain going! You can send messages in via the 'Get in touch' button at the top of the page.

Owain Wyn Evans
BBC Radio 2’s 4 Nations Cycling Superstar

Owain catches up with Gary Davies and Angela Griffin...

Today's been a tricky one because I've got a bad knee, it's pretty chilly now because it's getting dark here, and also it's the longest day! And it's felt it, to be honest, Angela. But people have come out, they've supported, the Radio 2 gang are amazing and that's has been keeping me going through the knee pain!

You can follow Owain's every move with our special tracker, which will chart his progress throughout his 4 Nations Cycle Challenge - available now on the BBC Children in Need website, external.

Owain Wyn Evans
BBC Radio 2’s 4 Nations Cycling Superstar

So much. So, so much. Because I've got Radio 2 on all the time, pretty much… I've got one earpiece in and listen to the messages. It's such an encouraging, lovely thing to have. So I'm really grateful for all the messages. I'm absolutely loving them. And I heard one earlier where someone wanted to give me a big Welsh cwtch. And that was nice.

If you’re just joining our live coverage of Owain’s 4 Nations Cycle Challenge for BBC Children in Need, here’s what’s been going on…

• After kicking off the challenge yesterday, Owain set off on his second day of cycling from Larne in Northern Ireland, headed for Belfast. At 103.2 miles it’ll be the longest day of the challenge!
• Owain passed the 100 mile mark of the challenge just after 10am this morning. Only 300 miles to go...
• The new total money raised for Children in Need is £196,401! Owain was over the moon.
• Owain's favourite group Steps joined the Radio 2 family with a special surprise song, '5, 6, 7, Donate' - watch them perform the song.
• He got a special Blue Lights surprise.
• And there was a heartwarming reunion with his best friend Chris.

Stay tuned for regular updates, photos and videos as Owain continues his epic journey!

Keep listening to BBC Radio 2 to hear more from Owain during Gary Davies' show between now and 7:00pm.

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You can also take Owain with you via the BBC Sounds app if you're on the move - if you've not downloaded it, here's some help in getting started.

Owain Wyn Evans
BBC Radio 2’s 4 Nations Cycling Superstar

It's all right, Spoony, it's alright. You told me to just give it a little unclip it and give it a shake, and that felt lovely actually. Because my feet are attached to the pedals, so you feel like you have to keep them there, but actually, giving it a little shake, that was a lovely bit of advice. Thank you.

Weren't able to catch all the action yesterday? Well, here are some photos from Monday to show the story of Day 1's events.

DJ Spoon premiered a new show segment on Monday. To motivate Owain to keep on going on his Children in Need cycle challenge, he ran a 'wind it back' - or ‘Owain-d it back' - feature on the Afternoon Show, all songs that related to Owain's challenge.

Now, for Tuesday, he's Owain-ding things back again. Spoony has picked out three more motivational and nostalgic tracks, chosen to support Owain as he cycles 20 more miles today:

• Daniel Bedingfield – Gotta Get Thru This
• George Michael – Spinning The Wheel
• Aretha Franklin – Chain Of Fools

Which songs would you recommend to support Owain on his epic bike ride? Send us a message via the 'Get in touch' button to let us know!