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 on Sunday 17th July.
On Friday 24th June 2022 around 100 riders will gather in Copenhagen for the 'Grand Depart'. Some cycle a few days, some ride further. More will join us over the following 3 weeks of the tour.
All monies raised go towards 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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Guy Braverman
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Allen Hanouka
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Anonymous
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Stephen, Elliot And The Barnes Roffe Team.
Good luck Donal!! What a fantastic cause.
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Change Associates - Grahame And David
Good luck Donal. You're crazy, but you know that!
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Chris Treacher
ALL THE BEST
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Rob
Hope you have a wheelie good experience and don't get tyred!
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David Hix
WOW -- Phenomenal undertaking, huge respect. Great cause, the very best of luck.
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James Burkwood
You are a champion Donal. Have fun out there!
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Care Strategic
Safe riding and happy journeys, Justin & James
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Tom Peach
Best of luck Donal. It's an incredible number of km for a fantastic cause.
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Tom Peach
Best of luck Donal! It's already incredible what you've covered in just a few days.
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Neil Hill
Donal - the hugest of respect for the challenge you have taken on and the charity you are raising money for - good luck and take time to enjoy it too!
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Dan Darey
Good cause and am I wrong to smile at your pain👍
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Andy Walker
Great cause and what an ambitious undertaking!! Best of luck!!
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Ian Coyle
Donal - wishing you success on your adventure.
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Sharon Thomas-jones
You are mad for doing this , however I am totally in support of your efforts for this worthy cause. It also gives you bragging rights for a very long time!
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Michael Toy
Awesome challenge - very inspirational
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Richard Mcmahon
Crazy mad idea but equally inspiring - sounds an amazing experience. Good luck.
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George Georgiou - Tig
Good luck Donal hope all goes well great cause
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Des Quinn
Best of luck Donal. Hope the legs keep working!
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Michael Toy
I don't think I would get past the start location - too many good restaurants in Basque country. Best of luck - it should be a great adventure.
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Philip Nathan
Fair play boy!
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Mark Nathan
Best of Luck Donal - good cause
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Maryse Devonshire
Wishing you all the best Donal - enjoy the ride! Take care
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Osborne Clarke
An amazing challenge Donal - good luck from the team at OC
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Cathy O'brien
Good luck!
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Saeeda Amin
You are mad 😊, but a worthy cause. good luck
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Andrew Walker
Trusting you have a healthy and successful trip - certainly would be a major achievement!!
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Karen Webb
Go Donal! Still think you are a nutter but know you will totally ace this mammoth challenge. Karen and Tommy xx
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Darragh Mccormack
Best of luck Donal!
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John Robinson
Good luck Donal... don't forget the chammy :)
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Raj
All the very best Donal, have a safe and healthy trip. Thank for taking effort to save lives
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Julie George
Good luck Donal & enjoy the ride!
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Maurice Linehan
Up Cork
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Mr Daniel J Linehan
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Omri Chosnek
Good luck Donal!
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Ray Berglund
Have a great trip! For a great cause!
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Anna Linehan
Happy riding Dad!!!!
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Laurent Audibert
Fantastic Donal, have fun on behalf of a great cause!
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Mick And Sue Reay
Good luck Donal, from Mick and Sue.
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Sophie Linehan
Happy birthday!! don’t forget to spread your EBITDA philosophy when climbing those mountains... ;)
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Sarah & Stu Slorach
Amazing challenge for a great cause. Good luck Donal
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Andy & Zoe
What a challenge - sure you will smash it!
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Hailey Newman
Good luck Donal. It’ll be tough but I’m sure you can do it!
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Hailey Newman
Good luck. I know you can do it, barring mechanicals or illness
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Emma Bamford
Exciting, crazy and inspiring challenge for a worth cause. Hope the training goes well and I’ll look forward to hearing of your success.
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Tracy S
Best of luck Donal!
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James N & Family
Bon chance, and chapeau!!!
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Leah Cummins
What an inspirational thing to do - good luck
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Alex Pitt
Go hard of go home!
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Andy Tierling
Amazing first week, two more to go. You will smash it!
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Laurent Audibert
Fantastic adventure Donal and worthy cause to pedal for. Have tons of fun, I'm envious and admirative!
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Jocelyn Jiang
What a massive challenge! Hope the weather stand on your side. Good luck!
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Peter Wood
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Jo Cox
Wishing you all the best Donal. I'm sure this time you will complete all 21 stages! Just keep on pedalling!!
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Matt Runnacles
Good luck Donal - what a ride!!!
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Ilker
Good luck Donal! : )
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Victor
Bonne chance!
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Charlie Elsey
Courage mon brave... vouloir, c'est pouvoir!
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Jimmy Trehy
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Anna Bedford
Best of luck! Enjoy the ride!
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Sabeena Kondogeorgis
Good luck for the last part of the journey Donal! Amazing effort!!!
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Jeff Garner
Best Wishes for your ride Good luck
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Christine Topiwala
Good luck donal you will be great
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Gillian Brannon
Wow, what a challenge! Good Luck!
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Kay Jesani
It will be an amazing journey, good luck.
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Nicole Baxter
Good luck Donal!
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Zaid Al-risheq
Stuff of champions this! I’m sure you’ll smash it and wishing you all the best! Allez Allez Allez!
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Michael Humphris
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Andrew Crawford
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Yinan
Amazing effort for a great cause! Enjoy the view both on the way up and down!! And the recovery and celebration after :)
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Jg :)
Best of luck! You will do it!
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Peter Wood
Go Smash it Donal
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Lauren Taylor
Well done Donal!
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Adriana
Donal, phenomenal undertaking for a worthy cause! Best of luck!
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Anita Jutla
Good luck Donal! Stay safe
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Joanne Cox
What an amazing challenge. May the weather conditions be in your favour and hope all your training helps you across the finish line. Will we see you cycling up the Champs Elysees? Best of luck Donal!
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Miss Lesley Smith
Well done you for undertaking this colossal challenge. Wishing you the best of luck x
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Sarah Martin-law
Good luck Donal - what an amazing challenge - enjoy yourself!
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Lynne More
What a challenge. Good luck!
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Leanne Myers
Good Luck Donal. Hope the weather stays on your side!
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Kerry Hughes
What a massive challenge! Best of luck and keep us posted on your progress! Also enjoy it.
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Paul Frostick
Wishing you all the very best with your challenge - what a great thing to do!
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Josephine Quinlan
Very inspiring! Good luck!!
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Dan Kite
Good Luck Donal!
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Maré Bicker-caarten
Go Donal!!
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Anonymous
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Kirstin Sedgwick
Good luck Donal, great cause and what an achievement it will be! Kirstin
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Lydia Mwanzia
Good luck Donal!!
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Cliff
Sound epic, good luck Donal
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Jg
Good luck Donal the machine!
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Ben Olley
Best of luck Donal, amazing challenge for a great cause!
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Michelle Mcfarlane
Best of luck Donal! You’re an inspiration!
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Charlotte Dodd
Good luck
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Caroline Simmonds
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Rhiane Hale
Good Luck Donal - have fun!
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Sam K
Good luck!
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Mark Heron
Chapeau Sir. What an adventure
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Charlie Scates
GOOD LUCK DONAL!! From Charlie Scates
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Diane Morris
Good luck Donal!
Good Luck!