Jonathan Hobby

Le Loop - supporting the William Wates Memorial Trust

It is that time of year again we are heading back to the mountains in support of the Willaim Wates Memorial Trust.

Roger and I are riding Le Loop, which follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals .

On Friday 27th of June 2025  Roger will travel to Lille for the Grand Depart'. I will join him for stage 2 and we will ride the first six days of the Tour route together. 

Over six days we will ride 973 km.  How hard can it be?

We are raising money for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT). All monies raised go directly to the William Wates Memorial Trust, a fabulous charity 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. The fundraised money is entirely separate from the participation fee - donations do not pay for our Tour. 

It's been a tough couple of years for charities and particularly for young people. This is a 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!  Roger and Jonathan know what is coming.

The five time winner of Tour de France Bernard Hinault once said: “An amateur  should think long and hard before attempting one of these Tour de France stages. Two would probably necessitate visiting a doctor, and three would require a psychiatrist - any more and you should be checking if that person has written a will!”

We have visited  a few doctors, we know some psychiatrists, and Jonathan at least has written a will. 

Please reward our efforts by giving generously.

Merci!