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 I will be setting out at the fifth attempt (covid cancelled 2020 and 2021 and a bout of gout got in the way for 2022 and 2023!) to be at the start line in Florence for the 'Grand Depart'. I aim to cycle the entire route comprising 3,592 km (2,231 miles) with a total ascent of 52,320 m (171,653 ft) or nearly 6 ‘Everests!
I am doing this to raise money for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT). The fundraised money is entirely separate from the cost of the trip itself which I am paying myself.
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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Anonymous
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Sue, Joel, Scarlett, Stella & Felix
Well done Andy, best of luck!! Xx
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Neil, Claire, Martha And Eliza
Allez! Allez! Allez! Well done, you'll obviously nail it ! 👊🏻 Enjoy xx
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Andy S
It's a proper one! Good Luck Andy!
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The Oc’s
I know life has its ups and downs, but this is taking to the extreme Andy! Good luck, and may the wind be with you always.
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Kath
Looking forward to celebrating with you in Nice at the end of the 2000 miles! Lots of love xxxx
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Nick Waring
Good luck Andy. Remember tout Chapeau Crème D’Aris.
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Chris, Lou, Liv And Joe Xx
Good luck Andy!
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David Kirkby
Keep turning the legs
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Dt
Keep the pedals turning over and think of the stories you’ll have to tell when you’ve got to Nice!
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Elliot Caldwell
I'll be thinking of you !
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Anonymous
Go for it Vaughnny
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Team Sadler
Chapeau Andy!
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Team Reynolds
Good luck Andy, look forward to hearing all about it.
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Chris Kirwan
Your dedication to this event and cause is more than evident! Let Raid Corse team know if you need any motivational “big hill stories”! Good luck en route.
Chapeau Andy, an amazingly tough gig for a great cause. May the force be with you.