I'm taking on an epic cycling challenge: Le Loop.
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!
My Updates
Starting to collect Funding Dec 2022
Tuesday 6th Dec
Thank you to my Sponsors
£515
Chris Townsend
£265
Lisa Townsend
Go you! Not quite sure how anyone would want to do it, but know how much it means to you and I’m sure it’ll be a brilliant experience and the most amazing achievement - once in a lifetime one!! I look forward to raising a glass to you in Paris! Can’t wait for the proper training to begin 😂
£250
George Crofts
£250
Tim Townsend
£210
The Charts
Wow, Wow, Wow. what an amazing challenge & one to tick off the bucket list! We'll join you.....in Paris.
£180
Otter Pub Xmas Collection
£108
Harvey Sykes Ltd
You’re a good egg Tim. A massive challenge & a just cause. Well done.
£108
Mark Maria Mia And Max
Good luck Tim - that´s a mega challenge. Stay safe.
£108
The Mcgeachin’s
Outstanding and utterly bonkers all at the same time.
£100
Seamus Smith
Great effort Tim - enjoy!
£100
Clive & Natalie
Big challenge Tim and a great cause - we have confidence in you!
£100
David Jenkins
if you start early enough knowing you you'll have finished it by lunchtime! All the best Tim - an incredible challenge for a well deserving cause. Good luck
£100
Iain King & Joanna Chorley
Very proud you are taking on such a challenge …….. though slightly mad 😊
£100
Ace
Awesome Tim and I know you’ll smash it. Tugger told me he’s happy to sponsor £10 per mile!! Good luck mate and more than happy to double my donation if you do it on a Raleigh Chopper.
£100
Ryan Jupp
Good Luck Tim. No doubt you'll smash it!!
£54
Kevin Hardie
All the best Tim.
£54
Carla Amanda Townsend
Best of luck with your goal. Mad as ever. Love Carla x
£54
Robin Smythe
Go for it Tim.
£50
Anthony Hanman
A great challenge to undertake, Tim and a very worthy cause. Very best of luck.
£50
Tristan And Lucy Pinckston
Good luck Tim for an amazing challenge and great cause. You’ll smash it!
£50
David Natasha And Ottilie Palmer
Tim that's a very impressive challenge, best of luck!
£50
Ethan Townsend
looks like a pretty long ride! not sure why anyone would want to cycle that much but i’m very proud of you. sending you lots of Love Dad xx
£40
Harry
Good luck!
£27
Alan
Great challenge. Good luck
£25
Nichola Hanman
£10
George Morgan
Good luck with the ride.
£10
Donna Vernam
Good Luck....
£10
Nathalie
Bravo! Good Luck!!
You rock Bro