I'm taking on an epic cycling challenge: Le Loop.
Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages later in Paris, some 3,400kms later. This year I will be attempting 9 days in the Mountains after completing the whole route last year.
As a participant I am committed to raising a minimum amount for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT). The fundraised money is entirely separate from the participation fee - donations do not pay for my Tour.
All monies raised go directly to the William Wates Memorial Trust whose mission is to help the most disadvantaged young people keep away from a life of crime and violence and fulfil their potential. This is achieved by giving grants to charities that engage young people through the medium of sports, arts and education.
It's been a tough couple of years for charities and particularly for young people. This is my chance to give something back and help support young people who aren't lucky enough to enjoy the advantages in life that most of us take for granted.
Le Loop is no small undertaking. Riding even ONE stage of the Tour de France route is going to hurt! Please reward my pain by giving generously.
Merci!
My Updates
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Monday 3rd Jul 2 days until I set off from Clermont-Ferrand with the hope of ending up, 7 stages later, at the top of Col De La Loze. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£700
Andrew Prestney
£500
Ernst & Young
Match funding donation
£108
Etienne
Amazing effort Andy. Enjoy la belle France.
£108
Rupert Taylor
Go Andy!
£100
Mike Googe
Have a great and safe ride mate - I'm there in spirit!
£81
Mark Richardson
Good luck Andy! Amazing thing to do!
£75
Chris Gardner
Good luck Andy - great effort
£50
Alex Lee
Good luck with the cycle challenge!
£50
Roshna Shany
Best of luck Andy!
£50
Satyajit Hazra
All the best, Andy
£27
Matthew Goldsmith
Amazing effort - good luck!