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 Nice (due to the Olympics in Paris).
On Friday 21st June 2024 around 100 riders will gather in Florence 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
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Anonymous
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Nerissa Naidu
Outstanding effort Dave! Best wishes for the entire ride.
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Dave Vowles
Dave, I am overwhelmed by this - I would never have thought you had it in you! Hard-core commitment from you and my paltry contribution of £5 per stage seems woefully inadequate. If I can work out what day you get to Plateau de Beille I'll try to come over to cheer you in - stage 15 is a toughy this year and the plateau is only an hour from me.
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Einar Kvam
Backing you all the way to Nice!
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Jamie Allsop
Good luck Dave, gets you off your arse at least 😂
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Matthew Hutchins
Great stuff Dave. Best of luck
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Brett Nagel
£100
Kysha Gibson
Best of luck!!
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Helen Brown
What a fantastic cause to support. Best of luck.
£100
Fana Gibson
Good luck!!
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Andrew Weir
Good luck !
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Geoff Korb
Enjoy Le Tour!
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Gareth Roberts
£54
Janet Gibson
Good luck my friend
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Stu Houghton
Good luck Dave!
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Johnny Mcquoid
Fantastic challenge. I struggle with 50 kms around Hertfordshire.
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Bernadine Burnell
Best of Luck David - May the Road Rise to Meet You (every pedal of the way!)🍀
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Jonathan West
Utter madness
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David Wilson
£50
Matthew Dokelman
Good luck David!
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Neil Surman
Good luck Dave, hope you have an amazing time!
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Chris Brocklesby
Dave that is an unbelievably tough challenge. I’m in awe. Let us know how you get on. Good luck
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David Reid
V impressive Dave & fantastic cause. Hope all is well
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Ian Davidson
Amazing challenge Dave. Need a beer when you get back to hear all about it.
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Jodi Bush
An incredible feat… well done!
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Martin Nikoaev
Not much but should cover a spare inner tybe! Good luck, David. Thanks for all the mentorship, the coffees.. and the beers over the years!
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