Owain Wyn Evans Admits 'Wobbles' Over 400-Mile Four-Nations Children in Need Ride
Owain Wyn Evans, who hosts the Early Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, is feeling uncertain about completing a nearly 400-mile charity bike ride for Children in Need. With just 19 days to go, he told Sara Cox he feels "so not ready." The ride kicks off in Glasgow and wraps up in Cardiff on November 13, covering Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, and Wales over four to five days—making it the longest Radio 2 fundraising ride ever. During Wednesday's Breakfast Show, he admitted to having moments of doubt. Prof Greg Whyte, who helped Cox with her marathon challenge, is supporting Evans in his training. Cox, who biked 135 miles for charity last year, encouraged him to focus on one day at a time, especially with the unpredictable weather.
Key facts
- Owain Wyn Evans hosts BBC Radio 2's Early Breakfast Show
- The challenge covers almost 400 miles across Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales
- The ride starts in Glasgow and finishes in central Cardiff on 13 November
- It is the greatest distance covered in a Radio 2 fundraising challenge
- Evans told Sara Cox he was "so not ready" with 19 days to go
- Sports scientist Prof Greg Whyte has been supporting Evans' preparation
- Whyte also helped Cox with her Great Northern Marathon Challenge in 2025
- Cox's 2025 Children in Need journey covered 135 miles (217km)
- Evans is originally from Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Entities
Artists
- Owain Wyn Evans
- Sara Cox
- Greg Whyte
- Alex Jones
- Paddy McGuinness
- Vernon Kay
- Helen Thomas
Institutions
- BBC Radio 2
- BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show
- BBC Radio 2 Early Breakfast Show
- Children in Need
- BBC
- BBC Children in Need
- The One Show
Locations
- Glasgow
- Scotland
- United Kingdom
- Northern Ireland
- England
- Wales
- Cardiff
- Ammanford
- Carmarthenshire
- Northumberland
- Durham
- North Yorkshire
- West Yorkshire