Gareth Thomas arrives in Ludlow as part of 500-mile charity cycle

Former Wales and British Lions rugby captain Gareth Thomas arrived in Ludlow last night as part of his 500 miles charity cycle ride for the Sport Relief charity.

Gareth will be cycling 12 hours a day as part of his mission to not only raise life-changing cash for Sport Relief, but also to deliver the BBC Sport Personality of the Year trophy from Geraint Thomas 2018 winner's hometown to the 2019 winner at the live awards ceremony on Sunday.

Speaking to Sunshine Radio, Gareth Thomas said: "Spirits are so high, we all sang The Greatest Showman earlier on the bike -  four welsh boys belting it out.  I really want people to come out and show support on the rest of this long journey, whether its donating to the work of Sport Relief or shouting a cheer."

Gareth will cycle a mammoth 86 miles from Ludlow to Warrington today.