A Denbighshire father and daughter are preparing to cycle 56 miles in Glasgow this weekend in a powerful tribute to the son and brother they lost earlier this year - and to continue the fight he began.
Catrin Jones, from Ruthin, and her father Gareth will take part in Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 on Sunday, riding in memory of Huw Jones, who died in February aged 33 after living with bile duct cancer.
Huw was diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma in 2024, just a day before his partner Cadi’s 20‑week scan for their son, Idris.
Despite the devastating news, he spent his final months campaigning for wider NHS access to zanidatamab, a drug he said had shrunk his tumours and reduced his need for morphine.
The treatment was approved by NICE in April - two months after his death.
Gareth completed the same 56‑mile ride alongside Huw last year.
This time, he returns to the start line after undergoing prostate surgery in June.
“We are grateful for the way zanidatamab gave him precious time with his new son,” he said.
Between them, Catrin and Gareth have already raised more than £2,300, supporting two causes close to the family: AMMF, the UK’s only charity dedicated to cholangiocarcinoma, and University College London Hospitals Charity, which supported Huw throughout treatment.
Catrin, who describes herself as “no cyclist”, said she is determined to honour her brother’s strength and spirit.
“Huw and Dad did this ride last year, despite Huw being told in September the year before there was no hope of him even meeting Idris in January," she said.
"The event is about showing that a diagnosis does not define a person, and highlighting what life with Stage 4 cancer can look like: strength, resilience and determination — which Huw had in abundance.”
She added AMMF supported the family through “the most difficult time of our lives”, even helping them track down when Huw’s “juice” - zanidatamab - arrived in the UK ahead of his first infusion.
She added: “CCA is a rare cancer and notoriously difficult to diagnose early."
AMMF works tirelessly to change this by funding specialised research teams, spreading awareness, and providing vital patient resources.”
Training for the event has been its own challenge, Catrin said: “Before this, the longest I’d cycled was around the wineries in New Zealand!
"I’m sure Huw has been enjoying watching me contend with cleats, bike seats and hills.”
Support them here:
- https://www.gofundme.com/f/my-tour-de-4-2026-fundraiser-to-fight-cancer-ggzwe
- https://www.gofundme.com/f/team-huw-jones-tour-de-4
Both fundraisers remain open, with every donation helping to support research, patient care and awareness around cholangiocarcinoma.
Catrin said she is “incredibly grateful” for the support shown so far.
“Every contribution helps provide vital support and care.
Every donation makes a massive difference.”
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