Led by Welsh rugby legend Jonathan “Jiffy” Davies, the 50-mile charity ride began at Cardiff City Stadium and finished at the Lighthouse in Bracelet Bay, Mumbles. The event is on track to hit its £50,000 fundraising target, with every penny supporting the South West Wales Cancer Centre at Singleton Hospital and Velindre Hospital in Cardiff.
Riders set off early, passing through Vale and Glamorgan lanes, skirting Porthcawl and Port Talbot before reaching Swansea. After a refreshment stop at the Secret Bar and Kitchen on Mumbles Road, the group completed the final stretch around the bay, arriving to cheers from family, friends and supporters.
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Among the participants was fellow rugby great Alun Wyn-Jones, joining a diverse group of riders united by a shared cause.
Jiffy, whose late wife received care at one of the centres, said:
“Both of these charities mean a lot to me. The support they offer to patients and families across Wales is truly exceptional. They fund care, services, and projects that provide comfort and hope when people need it most.”
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Individual fundraising efforts also made a big impact, with Richard Morgan raising £4,078 and Team Rhondda Tri contributing £1,038.
Lewis Bradley, Support Manager for Swansea Bay Health Charity, said:
“We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors Andrew Scott Ltd and UPRISE BIKES, to our volunteers, marshals, event organisers, medics, our friends at Velindre Cancer Charity, and every single person whose enthusiasm and commitment made the day an unforgettable one.”
Early bird registration is now open for Jiffy’s Cancer 50 Challenge 2026.
Swansea Bay Health Charity is the official charity of Swansea Bay University Health Board, supporting pioneering research, equipment, facilities and staff development across the region’s NHS services.
To learn more or donate, visit Swansea Bay Health Charity
