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
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I'm not ready to give up yet!
Thursday 18th Jan Just when I thought it was time to call it a day on pushing my body and mind to the limit, I couldn't say no to riding two stages of Tour de France. Haven't ridden a road bike for over twenty years, so now seems a good time! ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Ryval Retreaters
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D.j Connolly Electrical
Good luck old chap!!!! Too good!!
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Emily, Ian, Hunter & Colby Xxxx
You can do it dad/grandad! Good luck! Is this really your last challenge!?
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Aaron & Lisa Tilley (ryval)
Wishing you all the best Alan
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Graham Parrett
Good luck Mate...look forward to hearing about it 😂 Graham and Sally
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Alan Parr
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Nathan
Good luck, you'll smash it! 💪🏼
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Rich Bottle
Good luck Alan and Darren!! Big hugs, go careful!!
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Nuala Whitehead
Good luck Alan! Rob & Nuala
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Ryan And Becky
A true inspiration to all of us. Keep crushing the training Alan 👊🏻 Beast mode!
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Dave (fez)
Go Al, you've got this 💪🏻
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Sian Dunkley
Well done Alan !! You are a machine 🙌
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Lana Baynton
Good Luck!
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June-anne & Vince Nicoll
Your a legend Alan 👏 well done Vince & June-Anne x
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Ian Hanney
Good luck Alan, there really is no stopping you is there mate 👍
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Roger & Angela
Good luck! Hope you do well Alan Best Wishes, Roger and Angela x
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Luke Jones
Best of luck gents.. Not that you'll need it. Go Smash it
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David Bradley
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Rich & Karen
Good Luck Alan - you will smash it xx
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Robert Redpath
Good Luck Al!
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Ali Dixon
The man, the myth, a LEGEND!
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Sarah Butler
You’re an inspiration Alan. Well done, I know you’ll do nothing less than smash it! Xx
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Dulcie Parr
Good luck!! Xx
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Sarah Tickle
Wishing you all the best, love from the Tickles xx
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Lorraine Tickle
Good luck Alan x
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Sally Flynn
Go smash it Alan and Darren!! Take care xx
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Gill Silverthorn
Good luck Alan, fantastic cause 💜
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Jamie H
Our Team
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