We are taking on an epic cycling challenge once again: Le Loop.
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Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages later in Paris (usually, but thanks to the Olympics, this year it will finish in Nice on the Cote d'Azur), some 3,400kms later on Sunday 14th July.
On Saturday 22nd 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.
All monies raised go towards 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
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Please Don’t Use The Green DONATE Button
Wednesday 16th Feb If you are willing to donate, please go through our page. Please don’t use the green button at the top of the webpage, although this will still go to the charity we won’t be notified and so can’t thank you for your contribution. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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£100
Grant And Caitlin
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£50
Lynn Walker
Good luck with completing the Grand Loop this year. I will enjoy reading your posts on Strava and Facebook!
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£50
Charles And Helen Hyatt
Hope it goes well - it has been such a journey for both of you to reach this stage again 😎
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£50
Karen And Clive
Wishing you lots of luck for this massive challenge, again!!
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Nan Robertson
From Nan
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£27
Chris Dunridge
Good luck Stuart and stay safe
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£25
Good luck!l and have fun!!