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!
My Updates
Two for the price of one
Monday 15th AprDear all,
You are used to an annual post where I raise money for Le Loop. Despite the huge effort we make at the Loop, this year you can get even more: 2 for the price of one.
On Friday 19 April, we are doing the Patrouille des Glaciers. 4,300m of climbing in one of the toughest ski mountaineering races around.
In July, we do 10,000m of climbing on the bike, tackling the hardest stages of the 2024 Tour de France.
By riding Le Loop, we not only realise our own dreams – we also help disadvantaged young people to achieve theirs.
Le Loop raises money for the William Wates Memorial Trust, helping the most disadvantaged young people keep away from a life of crime and violence and fulfil their potential.
So, you get twice the suffering from me, great bang for your buck!
Thank you for donating, it’s for a great cause and they can use every penny to make the world a better place!
