BBC broadcaster and drummer Owain Wyn Evans is cycling through Brecon and Radnorshire today (Thursday) as part of an epic fundraising challenge for BBC Children in Need.

Owain is taking on a five-day cycling challenge across all four UK nations, covering nearly 400 miles in what is the longest distance ever attempted in a Radio 2 fundraising challenge.

Starting in Glasgow on Monday, November 9, the journey will see him travel through Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and his home country of Wales, before reaching its finale in central Cardiff tomorrow (Friday, November 13).

Today, Owain is travelling from Welshpool to Blaenavon, passing through several towns and villages in Brecon and Radnorshire along the way.

At the time of writing, he’s come through Llanbister before heading south through Llandrindod Wells and Howey, skirting the top of Builth Wells and continuing south towards Aberedw, Llyswen and Bronllys.

He will then leave the A479 at Tretower to join the A40, travelling through Crickhowell and Glangrwyney before avoiding the centre of Abergavenny and heading down to Blaenavon, where today's leg will finish.

Owain will pass through Brecon and Radnorshire today as part of the challenge
Owain will pass through Brecon and Radnorshire today as part of the challenge (Children in Need)

The challenge has already raised more than £1.4 million for BBC Children in Need.

In recognition of his efforts, Owain was also made Lord and Bailiff of Welshpool for the day.

Owain’s progress can be followed via a live tracker.