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 6 July 2024 I will join the Le Loop team in Pau to cycle the final 8 stages of the TdF 2024 route (stages 14 - 21).
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 - so your 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 - never mind 8 stages (including five mountain stages) which will see me cover 1,206KM!!
Please reward my pain by giving generously.
Merci!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Colin Light
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Peter Antolik
Good luck Simon! Certifiably mad, imo...
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Alberto
Go Simon! When the pain on the mountains seems unbearable, think it could have been worse: 5 British rivers to swim in! ;-)
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Rob Salter-church
Good luck…there is a relaxing venue waiting for you when you finish!
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Lucy Beverley
Great cause! Hope you enjoy the views and don’t feel too much pain :)
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Tom Cochrane
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Leyre Gonzalez
Comments like "have fun" or "break a leg" don't really work here so thanks for doing this for others!
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Danny Leitch
Good luck!
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Anonymous
We’re very proud of you even though we think you’re slightly crazy ..
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Simon Oates
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Jayanthi Ezekiel
Ooof! Enjoy the ride and raising money for an excellent local cause.
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Anonymous
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Marion Huebener
Great cause. Good luck on all 16 assents!!
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Max Burke
Fantastic challenge and brilliant cause. Good luck Simon!
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Iishan Low
Great effort Simon, all the best and enjoy (or try to) the ride!
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Patrick Haworth
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Natan Sklair
Good luck!!!
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Mike King
Good luck - I thought you said never again after the last one!
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Chris Hemsley
Good luck! Sounds tough....
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Eleanor
Hope you enjoy it!
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Alison Hollingsworth
Great effort Simon, good luck!
Best of luck Simon!!