Riding high! Jiffy's bike ride for 2025 is another huge success

A group of cyclists smiling and getting ready to ride off

Sunday’s Jiffy’s Cancer 50 Challenge bike ride proved an enormous success with more than 300 cyclists digging deep to complete a mammoth trip from Cardiff City Stadium to Bracelet Bay in Mumbles, raising funds for both our South West Wales Cancer Centre and Velindre Hospital.

This was the fifth time the ride has taken place and thanks to the amazing efforts of saddle-sore participants and the generous sponsorship of supporters, at the last count the event had raised £48,000 to help fund the work of both the Singleton-based cancer centre and our colleagues at Velindre.

But we still need some more help to power across the fundraising finish line (see below).

Riders gathered in the capital at a time of the morning when most of us are still in bed to tackle a journey taking them west from Cardiff, through Vale and Glamorgan lanes, around the outskirts of Porthcawl and on through Port Talbot before reaching Swansea.

After refreshments at the Secret Bar and Kitchen on Mumbles Road, everyone re-grouped before riding the final five or so miles around the bay to the ultimate destination of the Lighthouse at Bracelet Bay.

Complete with a police escort, the convoy of cyclists were an impressive sight before arriving to be greeted by cheering crowds and proud family and friends.

Led by Welsh rugby legend, Jonathan “Jiffy” Davies, the ride brought together people from all walks of life - united by a common cause. Jiffy, whose family has been personally touched by the excellent care these centres provide, said: “Both of these charities mean a lot to me. The support they offer to patients and families across Wales, including my late wife and many close friends, is truly exceptional.

“They fund care, services, and projects that provide comfort and hope when people need it most. We’re incredibly lucky to have them, and I’ll keep encouraging as many people as possible to get behind these amazing causes.”

We’d like to say a special thank you to our top fundraisers who went above and beyond their fundraising target:

Richard Morgan raised an incredible £4078.75

Tony Lovell raised £1843

Lyndon Edwards raised £1465

Top fundraising team: Team Rhondda Tri, who raised £1038!

PICTURE: Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies addressing riders at the start of the ride.

Our heartfelt thanks also extend 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.

Will you help us get to £50K?

Every donation counts. We’re just shy of our £50,000 milestone target - a monumental achievement if we can cross that threshold together! Let’s build momentum and reach £50K for cutting edge cancer care on our doorstep.

Want to sign up for Jiffy’s Cancer 50 Challenge 2026? We’ve opened early bird registrations, so pop it in your diary and sign up today!

Swansea Bay Health Charity

Swansea Bay Health Charity is the official charity of Swansea Bay University Health Board, managing diverse charitable funds that support a wide range of departments and services. Donations go beyond core NHS funding to support pioneering research, high-tech equipment, improved facilities, patient and family well-being, and staff development. These initiatives directly enhance care quality and improve patient outcomes. Find out more: https://swanseabayhealthcharity.com/