Left leg, right leg, the rest will follow....
Firstly, if you're reading this, it means you clicked on the link to find out more about my participation in the Le Loop challenge in 2023 - so thank you very much for taking the time to do so!
In 2023, I am undertaking something pretty epic/foolhardy...depending on your point of view.
"Le Loop" is a cycling challenge that follows the ENTIRE official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages later in Paris - day for day - alp for alp - all 3,500km of the thing.
Now, I'll take care of paying for the trip (100% of your donation will go straight to the charity, not to pay me to ride my bike!)...I'll also do all of the pedalling, the training, and might even share a blog of my trials and tribulations and all that jazz....but before we get there I do need your help. The good news is that its for something really worthwhile.
Every participant commits to raising a minimum amount for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT). They are a charity 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.
I'm a dad, and nothing is more important to me than ensuring my kids have the opportunity to live the best life they can - so doing something to raise money to help other less fortunate, but equally brilliant, kids to thrive and develop is hugely meaningful to me. I hope you feel the same. Any contribution would be amazing, and would really mean a lot to me.
As you might imagine, Le Loop is no small undertaking. Riding even ONE stage of the Tour de France route is going to hurt.....riding 100+miles a day, every day, for 21 days......let's see!
Merci!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£1,000
Vodafone Foundation Employee Match Funding
£340
Alex Walter
You knew it was all or nothing and you stepped up! Huge congratulations, and a great choice of charity - well done Dan!
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Maria Winn
£281
Anonymous
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Victoria And Neil Macdonald
Go Dan! We think you’re bonkers but know you’re going to smash it. Woop! Xxx
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Jk
What a brilliant adventure pal.. enjoy 👍
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Dan Winn
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Philip Mottram
What a challenge ! Enjoy fella !!!
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Paul Taylor
Absolutely Epic mate, wishing you all the best with the mega challenge. Very jealous.. kind of 😂
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Angela Evans And The Rest Of The Family
Good luck Dan, dont forget to pack the padded shorts
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Priyanka Shiravadekar
Awesome Dan ! You’re an inspiration. Sending you loads of wishes and strength to be successful in your journey ahead!
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Dave Strawson
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Antonio Di Berardino
Greta initiatives!!!
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Nicolas Vogel
This is absolute madness. I love it. You better give it all in Limoges, as the local hero.
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Tara, Rach & Teddy
Epic effort, great cause !
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Simon Burns
Incredible effort (or you are really going to great lengths to avoid childcare!!). Look forward to hearing all about it. Break a leg as they say...!
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Jen And Des Green
All the very best Dan. What an amazing achievement
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Tim Bennett
Amazing achievement Dan and for a great cause. Congratulations.
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Joe Steadman
I am jealous!!! Will be absolutely epic and you will smash it....just try not to get "too Dan" and blow the legs on day one!!
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Patrick Cassidy
An epic challenge that will challenge your resilience but ultimately make you stronger. I will be following your progress each day. Good luck Dan!
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Eleanor Sugrue
Just keep swimming. See you in the Swan for a recovery drink or 5 xx
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Ns
Well done buddy
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Wayne Lees
What an epic adventure and amazing achievement! Enjoy!
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Andy Fellows
Good luck Dan - bet you're pleased there are no team time trials on this Tour (though fully expect stage 16 you to go full gas solo!) Very jealous but sure you'll smash it - just remember it's not a race! ;o)
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Nigel Loughlin
Totally Bonkers! But well done mate and good luck!
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Karen & Bruce Schofield
Very best of luck Dan in completing this awesome challenge. Very worthwhile charity. Look forwards to hearing all about it on your return
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Sheena Webb
I’m sure you will nail it, good luck and enjoy the experience….
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Mel F
What a tremendous challenge - wishing you lots of luck Dan!
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Matt & Melissa Monahan
Amazing achievement for a brilliant cause, well done Dan!
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Robin And Fran Pears
Best of Luck Dan
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Rob Thain
Absolutely phenomenal effort and commitment Dan - inspirational to us all and dont know how you did it/do it! Incredible and pleasure to support in some small way!
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Jack Carpenter
Awesome challenge - All the best Dan!!
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John Tohux
Good luck Dan!
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Stefania Fiordaliso
Wish you the best of luck (despite you don’t need it!). Enjoy the ride. Stefy
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James Cusdin
Good luck mate. Once a lifetime experience and a wonderful charity too
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Penny Simmonds
Complete madness, you are an absolute nutter. Good luck Dan
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Roland Meyer
Good luck, Dan!
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Steph Dornan
Totally mad, but good luck!
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Zoltan Cs
All the best Dan, wishing you reach your goal both as fundraiser and a cyclist. Keep safe :)
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Greg Mook
I hope your bike battery is well charged.
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Helga Bauer
Very best of luck on crossing off a bucket list item and with the charity goal as well. :-)
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Clare Cormack
Wow, what a challenge for such a important charity, well done
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Mark Denley
I am in awe of you even attempting this! What an amazing challenge. Good luck and I look forward to hearing all about it. Go smash it
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Toby Wickenden
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Brad Fagan
Well done mate!
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Michelle Hargreaves
Wow this is awesome. Huge congratulations- serious determination! Great job Dan.
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Oliver Kitschke
Go for it, Dan!
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Dave Brown
"The wheels on the bike go round and round" for 3404km!!! Great cause good luck.
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Neil Berry
Dan - hope you are well. An amazing undertaking. If I was 15 years younger I'd be envious. Good luck with the training. Neil B.
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Trevor Dias
Good luck mate - great challenge and cause
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Paul Barton
What an awesome challenge! I'm sure you'll love it (maybe not during it though!)
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Adam Hyde
Amazing challenge for a great cause, good luck Dan. Alez, Alez, Alez!!!
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Catherine Aithal
So inspirational Dan! Many congratulations!
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Hayley Taylor
Well done Dan! What an amazing achievement! Also a fab charity! Hayley & Jonathan 😊
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Ashley Deane
Best of luck Dan. This is some challenge!! Can’t wait to here the stories
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Steve Collingwood
Enjoy the views and the descents Nut job. :-)
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Ricardo M
Bonne chance pour la tournée!
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Patrick Renders
Wow! I already knew u were up for a challenge, but this is something else! All the best and good luck! Go go goooo
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Jennifer Didoni
Go Dan Go!
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Alison Sellar
Well done Dan. Great challenge, great cause. All the best...
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Aled Jones
Well done Dan, awesome achievement
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Kaneesha Banker
This is madness, but 'wheelie' AMAZING! Good luck!
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Marcel
You are going to rock this🤩
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Kenny Scorey
A Herculean effort for an amazing cause Dan, really inspiration. Bon voyage!
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Sue Gowen
Completely bonkers!!! Well done go for it!!! All the best
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James Banks
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Stephen Colgan
Class Dan - I hope all is well.
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Adam Fowler
That’s some effort Dan!
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Sam Tankard
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Lizzie O’meara
Go Dan!!!
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Debbie Parr
What a challenge and amazing trip! And all for a great cause. Best of luck!!
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Alasdair Lacey
Good luck, Dan. I must say I'm envious, wish I would be on the start line with you.
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Jon Buckthorp
Brilliant mate and what an opportunity. Look forward to that blog, vlog and podcast...
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Anonymous
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Darren Shrubb
what a fantastic challenge, best of luck
