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 Paris
On Friday 26th June 2026 around 100 riders will gather in Barcelona for the 'Grand Depart'. Some cycle a few days, some ride further.
All the riders tackle one of a selection of "Loops" riding anything from 2 to all 21 stages of France's most famous bike race. I will be attempting 4 stages of the tour, starting in Vichy and finishing in the Vosges Mountains of Alsace. This will cover a total of 728km with 9500 metres of ascent.
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!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Susan Sweet
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Anonymous
Well done Andy best of luck! A fabulous charity to be doing it for! X
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Fleur Tibbitts
Good luck in raising lots of money for this cause
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Jerry Grant
Best of luck Andy. Love Dad x
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Snee Williams
Good luck
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Oliver Williams
Very best of luck, Andy
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Nicky C
Good luck dear Andy! Here’s a quote to inspire you: “The bike is a simple machine that conjures a vast mix of emotions. It can evoke the senses and raise the spirits of people who watch. For those who ride it can seem like the perfect vehicle for transport. For those who race, there’s no better sensation than being on top of your gear making mountains feel like flat roads. Cycling throws up plenty of obstacles, unknown territory, high speed split-second considerations. Where to next? What’s around the next corner? But who cares? You’re flyin’!” Cadel Evans on winning the World Championship
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Fielding
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Warren Kemp
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Nick & Jos Grant
Great effort Andy, well done
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Sebastian Mckinlay
Looks seriously challenging! Good luck.
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Bim & Ros
Good luck Andrew!
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Chris Barnes
You're mad!
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Ali & Sam
You are inspiring. Good Luck! Ali & Sam xx
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Clare Hall
Good luck: looks really tough
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James Hanbury
Great effort and great cause
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Kate Holmes
£25
Louise Moxon
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Anonymous
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Alice Clark
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Talia Hope Cobbold
Go Andy. How fantastic. What an amazing cause and an amazing feat for you. Good luck with it all. Talia, Tim, Tristan and Bay x
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Susannah Parker
Keep on pedalling! Awesome effort Andy
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Lucy Marolda
Good luck!
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Enjoy every moment of it Andy. You’re great