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
10 days to go
Monday 17th Jun Well as per usual panic training is in progress! Summer finally arrived yesterday and so the summer bike is out - although it will be making its way to France this week. I’m excited and panic stricken in equal measures…….. Share
Thank you to my Sponsors
£515
Nimish Shah
£100
Mum & Dad
Hope all goes well, keep safe, we are so proud of you. Love Mum and Dad xx
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Anonymous
Crazy woman. Good luck
£60
The Booths
Good luck Ruthie, such a great cause.
£54
Nylesh & Bansari
Good luck Ruth
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Jill Mcmenemy
A pleasure to support your efforts and a worthy cause.
£54
Anonymous
You’ll have earned this ! Hope you travel well and safely
£54
Rebekah Collins
Have a safe and fabulous time Ruth - I live vicariously through your Le Loop efforts! Wonderful effort raising money for an important charity.
£54
Louise Holmes
Wishing you every success in your epic challenge Ruthie 💛💫
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Helen And Chris
Have fun !
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Joanna Doxey
Well done Ruth you really are amazing - in awe of you and your determination and commitment to this charity 🥰
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Penny & Ray Saich
Well done Ruth - yet again
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Pamela Stewart
You are crazy but wonderful! Good luck! Lots of love, The Stewart Clan Xx
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Myra Stokes
Go for it Ruth and stay safe. xxx
£27
Liz Robinson
In awe of you peddling up those hills. Keep safe. L, J & L xx
£27
Kate Holt
You are amazing Ruthie! Good luck. Have a fantastic ride, for a fantastic cause.
£27
Puja & Aaran
Good luck on the adventure!
£27
Anonymous
Dearest Ruth. You are quite wonderful. Wish you all the very best. With much love, Chotu Shaista and Perveen
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Debbie Pearson
Ruthie, you are truly amazing, stay safe & enjoy. xx
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Ann & Marc
Good luck xx
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Ruth Hyde
You were awesome. Well done from a fellow Ruthie bluetit
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Rachel M
Good luck Ruth, bonkers but brilliant x
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Rachel Desai
Huge congratulations on your achievement, with much love Rachel and Anant xxx
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Fi Evans
Happy cycling Ruth! Stay safe. Xx
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Lynne Falconer
Amazing you are doing it again Ruth. We hope it goes really well. Love Aunty Lynne & Uncle Peter xx
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Pete Mcgrane
Congrats Ruth. Chapeau
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Susanna R Scott
Well done and all the best for a super ride. xoSusu & Simon
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Daisy Edmondson & Owen Barton
Good Luck Auntie Ruth! I am so proud of you!! Love Daisy & Owen xx
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Lucy Edmondson
So proud of you! Best of luck, you'll smash it as always 🥰xx
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Ruth Shah
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Dawn & Aidy
You’re amazing - inspirational - a warrior !
Ruthie, wishing you another great le loop mountain stages of the Tour de France 2024, you can do it!! Best of luck!!!