Le Loop - supporting the William Wates Memorial Trust
Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages later in Paris
On Friday 25th June 2025 around 100 riders will gather in Lille for the 'Grand Depart'. Some cycle a few days, some ride further. More will join us over the following 3 weeks of the tour.
Riders tackle one of a selection of "Loops" riding anything from 2 to all 21 stages of the Tour de France route. Every participant commits 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!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£300
Ceri Stone
£150
Paul Baker Insurance
£109
Ceri Stone
From Mario
£108
Eric Prevot
Good luck my friend! Enjoy the ride!
£108
Liz
You promise each year that it’s your last time!
£108
Chris
I think my traditional good luck message is to say that you’re nuts! Good luck Ceri
£108
Nigel & Lesley Burton
I can't believe you are doing this again - awesome stuff.
£108
Db
Wishing for a Silent Night
£100
Chris Ratcliffe Pete Dave Stew Stu Jackie Amanda
Good luck from your friends at cosy
£57.54
Robert Meisnere (via Instagram)
£54
Jim Cornock
Pob lwc Ceri.
£53.32
Gary Stansifer
You don’t get to Paris in the first week! Have a marvelous ride Ceri!
£53.32
Mark Young
Go smash it mate 💪
£53.32
Michael Ruth
Good luck. You know what you’re letting yourself in for. ❤️
£53.32
Dennis B
Bon courage!
£50
Aunty Gwyn
£50
Sylvia Stone
Good luck from Mum and Dad xx
£50
Paul
May you always have orange socks to chase, snickers in a car park and keep it rubber side down. Enjoy my friend.
£40
Chris Golledge
Good luck ‘Buddy’ ;-)
£37.47
Pete E
Good luck C great noble effort for a worthwhile cause
£32.40
Alison Anson
You are mad but good luck and have fun
£32.23
Cath And Mark Dyer
Good luck Ceri love Cath and Mark xx
£30
Anna
Go for it and good luck
£27
Ceri Stone
Cash from family and friends
£27
Donna
Anything to stop Buddy singing! Love you xxx
£27
Rebecca
Less singing, more cycling please!
£27
Pam Bailey
£27
Derek And Eirwen
£27
Carol & Wes Cole
Good luck Ceri, go smash it!
£25
Sian Davies
Pob lwc Ceri
£25
Maureen Worcester
You can definitely do the Karaoke in the Station next time x just donated
£25
Di Hughes
£25
Donna
Good luck angel. Can't wait to see the Breton moustache! Love as always. D xx
£25
Emma Southall
Great cause, sending love xx
£25
Debbie Faulkner
Good luck Ceri!
£25
Atelier Education
£21.84
Scarlet
Bon chance mon ami. When you’re struggling up a mountain just think of those Cardiff fans…
£21.60
Corinne Ratcliffe
Good luck - you’ll need it. 😁
£21.60
Merbolds
Smash it (again) Ceri. You’re our favourite Ironman.
£21.60
Terry Sinnett
You’ll not do it for a 3rd time! Will you? Of course you will! Go get it done. Have 100% confidence in you. Well done, Ceri 👏👏
£20
Tony Price
£15
Adam Lewis
Best of luck Ceri on this mammoth adventure - I’m sure you’ll smash it once again!
£15
David Brayley
Best of luck on such a great undertaking, am envious…but not of the climbs!
£10
Tim Keen
Go for it Ceri!!
£10
Tim Keen
Awesome!!
£5
Anonymous
Good luck matey - enjoy the ride
