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 around 100 riders will gather in Barcelona 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 France's most famous bike race. 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! My aim is to start and hopefully finish all 21 stages of the Tour de France. Please reward my pain by giving generously.
Merci!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£520
Steve
£520
Monty
Team OCD rides again !
£265
Andrew Skirton
Is it all downhill? Great cause - best of luck
£250
Tom Mathias
All 21 stages of the Tour de France - what an incredible challenge, especially in the year you turn 60! I know you've been training hard and wish you the very best.
£213
Alan Laing
Well done Mark . Look forward to seeing you arrive in pole position with yellow jersey in Paris
£212
Andrew Frost
Phenomenal challenge Good luck Mark! Best wishes Andrew & Laura x
£192.75
Arthur Mallett
Good luck Mark on your journey and thanks for all your support. This is from LPS club and some members. Others have donated individually
£107
Lee Watts
Good luck.
£107
Jonathan Kinnear
All the best Mark
£106
Elysia, Jj & Marley
Go Papa!! What an adventure - enjoy the ride 🩵 All our love, JJ, Elysia & Marley xx
£106
Tom And Ali
Good luck Mark what a challenge
£106
Duncan Mcculloch
£106
Ronald Carlier
Good luck Mark
£106
Chris & Jenny
Mark, that's an unbelievable effort and for such a fabulous cause. We'll be following you all the way and will keep everything crossed.
£100
Charles & Viv
Good luck!
£100
James Calder
What an exceptional event to be part of. Fantastic effort with all our best wishes and good luck J&J
£65.10
Tegan Mathias
£54.75
Tim & Ruth Banks
Best of luck-what a fantastic challenge to complete for an amazing cause.
£54.75
Georgina Dainton
Fantastic effort, great cause!
£53.55
Mark & Sian
Wishing you luck and every success in this incredible challenge. Pob lwc! 🏴
£53.55
Charlie & Rachel B-d
Bon chance! What a ride!
£53.32
Guy Raff
Wow, what a challenge for a very worthy cause! Bon chance mon ami!
£53.32
John And Miche
Go for it Mark, we have no doubt you’ll give it your best shot!
£50
Lionel Jones
This is an amazing challenge, all the very best Mark, I'm sure you will enjoy every undulation!
£50
Mark And Mary
The ultimate challenge Mark! Enjoy amd stay safe...
£32.23
James Wadley
Good luck with such a massive ride
£27.05
Robert Baseley
Massive challenge but I'm sure you'll do it. Good Luck.
£22.80
Phil At Lps
Allez!
£11.55
Ray Rees
Good luck Mark. Ray at Llanelli Camera club
£10
John Ellis
Embrace the challenge. Best of luck Mark.
That’s an amazing challenge for an old boy! Lots of luck.