'Hardest challenge of my life' - Owain Wyn Evans completes Children in Need ride

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.

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, and decked out in Children in Need colours - Pudsey's favourite yellow with coloured spots - 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." During the 640km feat, he was also surprised with the premiere of Steps' brand-new version of their debut hit 5, 6, 7, 8, retitled 5, 6, 7, donate, which featured new lyrics and extra vocals.