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Former Powys mayor is 'cancer free' and cycling Tour De 4
Former Llanfyllin mayor Peter Lewis has confirmed he is 'cancer free' after being diagnosed with prostate cancer over a year ago.
Having revealed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in May 2024, former Llanfyllin mayor Cllr Peter Lewis has shared that after major surgery in August 2024 he is now cancer free.
Cllr Lewis, who ended his term as Llanfyllin mayor in June 2025, said he underwent a Prostatectomy and Pelvic Lymphadenectomy, describing it as 'a tough journey, both physically and emotionally' but added that he was 'now proud to say I'm cancer free'.
He revealed the news alongside announcing that in September 2025 he would be taking part in Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 challenge at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow, with the goal of raising awareness and funds for better treatments, early diagnosis, and vital patient support.
Describing the campaign, Cllr Lewis said: 'Just over a year ago, my world changed. I was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer — a moment that stops you in your tracks and makes you re-evaluate everything.
'In August, I underwent a Prostatectomy and Pelvic Lymphadenectomy. It was a tough journey, both physically and emotionally, but thanks to incredible surgeons, the NHS, and the support of loved ones, I'm now proud to say: I am cancer free.
'I'm doing the Tour De 4 not just as a personal challenge, but as a way of giving back. Every mile I ride is for the men who aren't as lucky as me, for those still fighting, and for the families who've lost someone far too soon.'
The Tour de 4 was established following Sir Chris Hoy's diagnosis of stage four cancer, with Cllr Lewis taking on the challenge's Blue Ride that involves 60km of cycling, starting and finishing at the velodrome in Glasgow.
He added: 'Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men — yet it's often overlooked, talked about too little, and diagnosed too late. That needs to change. By raising awareness and supporting life-saving research, we can give more men a fighting chance.
'That's why I've set up this fundraiser — to help Prostate Cancer UK fund critical work into early detection, better treatments, and support for those affected. This ride is my way of turning something that once felt like a nightmare into a mission for hope.'
