Children in Need's Owain Wyn Evans raises £3.8m in epic bike ride

owain looks joyful as he holds his bike above his head still wearing his helmet and sunglasses as the crowds around him smile and take his picture on their phones, in the background is cardiff station

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Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans has crossed the finish line after an epic five day cycle across the UK.

The former weather reporter travelled an incredible 400 miles on his bike, lovingly called Shania Chain.

He's raised nearly £4 million so far for the charity Children in Need.

This isn't the first time the presenter has raised money for the appeal - in 2021 he did a televised Drumathon challenge, raising £3m after drumming for 24 hours!

Owain's journey from start to finish

owain smiling in the radio 2 studio while cuddling pudsey bear, pudsey is holding a card which says challenge yourself 2026 for bbc children in need — Image caption,
Owain launched his Four Nations Cycle Race on Radio 2 with Pudsey Bear

Day 1 - Monday - Scotland

Starting in Glasgow, Owain cycled across Scotland to Cairnryan, where he caught a ferry.

Day 2 - Tuesday - Northern Ireland

The ferry took him through Northern Ireland. There he heard a special version of the song 5, 6, 7, 8 from his favourite band, Steps - 5, 6, 7, Donate! It was here he also fell off his bike when cycling up a hill.

Day 3 - Wednesday - England

After catching another ferry Owain started his third day, in Birkenhead, England. Here he opened a letter from his favourite primary school teacher, Mrs Adams. He said Mrs Adams was his first ally. He was also joined by cycling legend Dame Sarah Storey.

Day 4 - Thursday - Wales

Owain was challenged by the cold weather, and a very tough uphill climb called The Tumble, but he managed to stay on his bike the whole way.

Day 5 - Friday - Wales

He did it! Owain crosses the 400 mile finish line in Cardiff, with cheers and messages of congratulations from his supporters, including the Princess of Wales!