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 26th June 2026 I will be one of around 100 riders that will gather in Barcelona for the 'Grand Depart'. I am hoping to complete the first 9 stages of this years route. The route runs from Barcelona through the Pyrenees and into the Massif. Central: 1454 km (915 miles) with 20405m of climbing over the 9 days, with 3 big mountain days.
I am raising money 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! The former Tour champion Bernard Hinault advised
"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".
Please reward my efforts by giving generously.
Merci!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£318.60
Jolyon Hobby
£318.60
John A E Hobby
Take care of yourself Jonathan. Mum and Dad
£311.40
Basing Hand And Shoulder Clinic
Great cause, get pedalling!
£250
Jonathan Hobby
£107
Panagiotis Givissis
Keep going Jonathan! Best wishes.
£107
Daniel Herren
Go for it!
£107
Elisabeth Haas-lützenberger
Maximum Inspiration. No pain no gain ;-D see you there!
£107
R Louw
Well done big cuz xxxx
£107
Chris Seifert
You are doing it again?! You are clearly mad or it is much easier than you told me. Great cause though. I will keep everything crossed and wish you all the best. Enjoy it, you have nothing to prove.
£106
Mike Risebury
Go o.ln mate! You can smash it!!! Lots of love from me, Jen and all the kids X
£100
Natan Silver
Great cause Good luck with the ride!
£100
James & Jo
Remember that HR <180 is a good thing…
£80.56
Warren Hammert
Stay Strong
£54.75
Wee Lam
Well done, and press on!
£54.75
Alice And Anil
Well done- John!
£54.75
Philipp Gantenbein
£54.75
Grainne Bourke
Amazing JH! Keep cool and carry on😊
£54.75
Piotr Czarnecki
Always happy to support, my friend!
£54.75
Imogen Hobby
Good luck and be mighty!
£54.75
Dianne Cole
You definitely are just a teensy bit mad! Enjoy and good luck xx
£54.75
Mark Motion
Go Jonathan and yes you are bonkers.....
£54.75
Mark Motion
£54.75
Dominic Furniss
Good Luck Jonathan
£54.75
Stephen Hodgson
Go well
£54.75
Shai Luria
Kol hakavod
£53.32
Mary Batstone
Best of luck Jonathan. Great cause!
£50
Batchelor Family
Good luck - great cause!
£50
James & Caroline
Ride like the wind, Bullseye!!
£50
Alex Howard
Great cause. Wishing you all the best! Looking forward to hearing all about it!
£50
Harry E
Great effort Jonathan - go well!
£30
Alex Clothier
Jonathan you are a legend chapeau mon amis xxx
£28
Sumedh Talwalkar
£28
Nicola Lyle
You can do this! Enjoy the easier bits at least. 🥵
£27.05
Tim Hellier
Good luck Jonathan. You are an inspiration
£27.05
Vin
Go Hobster !
£25
Peter Chapman
Have a great ride Jon - very impressive BW Pete
£25
Rob And Anna Griffin
Amazing and mad - good luck!
£22.80
Anette Chemnitz
We rise by lifting others.
£21.84
Diane Stevenson
Good luck Jonathan. Did an evening fracture clinic with you. You bought me a Magnam as a thank you. Didn't have the heart to say that I hate ice cream. Always an Ortho nurse.
Brains, you are an absolute legend! Well done, good luck and most of all enjoy. Hoping for good weather for you and sorry that I can't be there to ride with you. Big hugs Jo, Amaya and all the boys xx