Owain Wyn Evans fights back tears as Children in Need cycling challenge raises over £1m

Owain Wyn Evans has become emotional after his gruelling four-nation cycling challenge raised more than £1million for BBC Children in Need.Reacting to the BBC, an overwhelmed Evans said: “Over a million pounds! Oh my gosh, that's incredible... That is a big, big moment. That's so much money, and I know how generous people have been and I want to thank everyone who's donated.”The Welsh broadcaster is taking on the greatest distance ever covered in a Radio 2 fundraising challenge, cycling nearly 400 miles across Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and his home country of Wales over five days.Starting in Glasgow on Monday, November 9, Evans is due to complete the challenge in central Cardiff on Friday, November 13, which is also the date of this year's BBC Children in Need appeal.Along the way, he is taking in some of the UK's most spectacular scenery, from Scotland's rugged coastline and Northern Ireland's green landscapes to the historic backdrop of North West England and the rolling hills of Wales.Evans is due to complete the challenge in central Cardiff on Friday, November 13BBC/Owain Wyn Evans/InstagramDespite the setbacks, the presenter has remained determined to finish the ride, with Wednesday marking the third day of his challenge.He also became emotional as he reflected on the support he had received from members of the public, including children who had gathered along the route to cheer him on.The fundraising milestone means Evans has already raised an extraordinary sum for Children in Need, with the money set to support children and young people across the UK.Speaking live to Toni McDonald on BBC Radio Stoke, Hereford and Worcester and Shropshire, Owain said knowing how donations would help children had made the challenge even more meaningful.The money Evans has raised will help support children and young people across the UKGettyHe said: “It’s making me feel very emotional meeting people and hearing where this money’s going to go.Read More“Children in Need can only fund one in six of the projects that approach it for support. Wouldn’t it be amazing to make that number a bit less stark?”His journey is due to conclude in Cardiff on Friday, when the nation will come together for the annual BBC Children in Need appeal.