I'm taking on an epic cycling challenge: Le Loop. This year I’m cycling the first 6 stages of the 2023 Tour De France. The first three days are in the hills around Bilbao in Spain followed by three epic mountain stages in the French Pyrenees. I’m not sure
Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages later in Paris, some 3,400kms later.
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!
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Training
Wednesday 3rd May Well training is all a bit last minute.comThank you to my Sponsors
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Nim Shah
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Mum & Dad
So proud of you Ruthie. We don’t know how you do it. Glad you are home safe & sound. Love Mum & Dad xxx
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Karen Pearce
Ruth you are amazing! Wishing you all the best of luck,you will smash this What a fabulous thing you're doing WELL DONE XXX Karen Julian and girls xxx
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Dennis Myers
Fantastic work Ruthie Dawn
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Avani & Sej
Good Luck Ruth. Love Avani & Sej
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Colin Hitchcock
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Pete M.
Congratulations Ruth - epic ride and brilliant blog
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Rachel
Well done to you and all of your riding mates. What an achievement!
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Joan Turner
Best of luck, take care. Mum and Dad xx
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Nylesh & Bansari
Good luck Ruth
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Joanna Doxey
Good luck and take it easy - it’s going to be a challenge but know you can do it xxxx
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Gillian Mcmenemy
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Dawn And Tony
Good luck Ruth - you will smash it for sure - you are a little pocket rocket! Love Dawn Tony Sam and Pip xxx
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Helen And Chris
All the very best . You can do it !
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Myra Stokes
Good luck Ruth! Lots of love. xxxx
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Tiggr Dearden
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Fiona Church
Go Ruthie, you've so got this! An amazing challenge and experience for such a great cause. All the best Fiona and Dave xxx
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Pamela, Grant, Innes And Erica Xx
You’re an inspiration! I’m sure the climbs can’t be as hard as Chapel Hill! 🤣 Good luck! Lots of love,
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Joanne O’sullivan
Good luck ruthie you will smash it with your lovely smile on your face xxxx Love jo and tim honey and bear xxx
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Claire Fattore
We all now you can nail this! Be safe and no broken bones please! Xx
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Rachel Millener
Brilliant Ruth xx
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Susu & Simon
Well done Ruth!
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Sharon Spicer
Well done Ruth, you truly are inspirational xx
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Rachel Northfield
Ride well Ruth, enjoy the adventure xx
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Puj & Aaran
Good luck for the ride! You can do it!
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Chris Shah
You’re so inspirational and you’ll smash it!
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Julia
Ruth you are amazing, you’ve got this. Keep going. Sending love xx
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Sally Moulton
Such a worthy cause!
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Ann & Marc
Good luck Ruth You can do it !!
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Daisy Edmondson And Lucy Edmondson
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Lou Holmes
You are an inspiration Ruthie, wishing you every success. Much love from Lou & Flo xx
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Malcolm Boyd
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Deborah Vine
Go Dawn! You are amazing … keep smiling that beautiful smile and enjoy every minute! Debs & Neil, Rustie & Nellie xxxx
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Liz Robinson
In awe of you Ruth. We’ll be willing you up those hills. Liz & John xx
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Jilly
Good luck Ruthie, lots of love xx
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Damaris Hitchcock
Good luck Enjoy x
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Jess Hyde
Always in awe of you Ruth! You’re smashing it - amazing effort❤️ xx
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Sandra Hornby ?
Good luck from someone who’s never owned an adult bike!! Impressive stuff & sounds like a great cause. 💖
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Sandy
Good luck Mummy. You’ll smash it.
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Les Lewney
Love Auntie Les x
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Dawn & Aidy
You truly are inspirational
You can do it Ruth