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 27th June 2025 around 100 riders will gather in Lille for the 'Grand Depart'. Some cycle a few days, some ride further. More, such as myself, will join over the following 3 weeks of the tour.
This year I am tackling the final 6 stages of the Tour de France route to raise money for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT). I've had far less time to train than when I completed the full route and my first day on tour will include the giant of Provence, Mont Ventoux! You can read more about the stages (16-21) I am riding at https://rideleloop.org/the-route/. 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
Day 1 / Stage 16 = Ventoux
Tuesday 15th Jul High cloud kept the edge of the temperatures initially but once that burned off the temperature soared. Several fountain stops helped keep spirits up. I'd wrongly assumed the tree covered lower slopes would offer shade but alas no. Well into the climb temperatures stayed in the 30s. I let myself have one stop half way but other than that I kept plodding. The summit was only light relief as pressure points on my feet still hurt on the descent. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£1.2k
Julia Robson
£1,000
Michael Streat
Trusting you recover from Pooh Sticks in time😊
£100
Catherine Kearns
You're such an inspiration! Best of luck x
£31.51
Mike & Patricia
Enjoy the ride!
£27.30
Cambridge Intelligence
£27.05
Kaushik Kotak
£27.05
Katy May
£21.84
Hisako
£20
Michael Cleary
Good luck Julia on your amazing bike ride! Loved meeting you last week and wandering across the fells together.
£10
Nargishur Hammond
£5.99
