Dan Winn

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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!

My Achievements

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!

£300

Maria Winn

£281

Anonymous

£108

Victoria And Neil Macdonald

Go Dan! We think you’re bonkers but know you’re going to smash it. Woop! Xxx

£108

Jk

What a brilliant adventure pal.. enjoy 👍

£100

Dan Winn

£100

Philip Mottram

What a challenge ! Enjoy fella !!!

£100

Paul Taylor

Absolutely Epic mate, wishing you all the best with the mega challenge. Very jealous.. kind of 😂

£100

Angela Evans And The Rest Of The Family

Good luck Dan, dont forget to pack the padded shorts

£54

Priyanka Shiravadekar

Awesome Dan ! You’re an inspiration. Sending you loads of wishes and strength to be successful in your journey ahead!

£54

Dave Strawson

£54

Antonio Di Berardino

Greta initiatives!!!

£54

Nicolas Vogel

This is absolute madness. I love it. You better give it all in Limoges, as the local hero.

£54

Tara, Rach & Teddy

Epic effort, great cause !

£50

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...!

£50

Jen And Des Green

All the very best Dan. What an amazing achievement

£50

Tim Bennett

Amazing achievement Dan and for a great cause. Congratulations.

£50

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!!

£50

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!

£50

Eleanor Sugrue

Just keep swimming. See you in the Swan for a recovery drink or 5 xx

£50

Ns

Well done buddy

£50

Wayne Lees

What an epic adventure and amazing achievement! Enjoy!

£50

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)

£50

Nigel Loughlin

Totally Bonkers! But well done mate and good luck!

£40

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

£30

Sheena Webb

I’m sure you will nail it, good luck and enjoy the experience….

£30

Mel F

What a tremendous challenge - wishing you lots of luck Dan!

£30

Matt & Melissa Monahan

Amazing achievement for a brilliant cause, well done Dan!

£27

Robin And Fran Pears

Best of Luck Dan

£27

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!

£27

Jack Carpenter

Awesome challenge - All the best Dan!!

£27

John Tohux

Good luck Dan!

£27

Stefania Fiordaliso

Wish you the best of luck (despite you don’t need it!). Enjoy the ride. Stefy

£27

James Cusdin

Good luck mate. Once a lifetime experience and a wonderful charity too

£27

Penny Simmonds

Complete madness, you are an absolute nutter. Good luck Dan

£27

Roland Meyer

Good luck, Dan!

£27

Steph Dornan

Totally mad, but good luck!

£27

Zoltan Cs

All the best Dan, wishing you reach your goal both as fundraiser and a cyclist. Keep safe :)

£27

Greg Mook

I hope your bike battery is well charged.

£27

Helga Bauer

Very best of luck on crossing off a bucket list item and with the charity goal as well. :-)

£27

Clare Cormack

Wow, what a challenge for such a important charity, well done

£27

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

£27

Toby Wickenden

£27

Brad Fagan

Well done mate!

£27

Michelle Hargreaves

Wow this is awesome. Huge congratulations- serious determination! Great job Dan.

£27

Oliver Kitschke

Go for it, Dan!

£27

Dave Brown

"The wheels on the bike go round and round" for 3404km!!! Great cause good luck.

£27

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.

£27

Trevor Dias

Good luck mate - great challenge and cause

£27

Paul Barton

What an awesome challenge! I'm sure you'll love it (maybe not during it though!)

£27

Adam Hyde

Amazing challenge for a great cause, good luck Dan. Alez, Alez, Alez!!!

£27

Catherine Aithal

So inspirational Dan! Many congratulations!

£27

Hayley Taylor

Well done Dan! What an amazing achievement! Also a fab charity! Hayley & Jonathan 😊

£25

Ashley Deane

Best of luck Dan. This is some challenge!! Can’t wait to here the stories

£25

Steve Collingwood

Enjoy the views and the descents Nut job. :-)

£25

Ricardo M

Bonne chance pour la tournée!

£25

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

£25

Jennifer Didoni

Go Dan Go!

£25

Alison Sellar

Well done Dan. Great challenge, great cause. All the best...

£25

Aled Jones

Well done Dan, awesome achievement

£25

Kaneesha Banker

This is madness, but 'wheelie' AMAZING! Good luck!

£25

Marcel

You are going to rock this🤩

£25

Kenny Scorey

A Herculean effort for an amazing cause Dan, really inspiration. Bon voyage!

£25

Sue Gowen

Completely bonkers!!! Well done go for it!!! All the best

£25

James Banks

£25

Stephen Colgan

Class Dan - I hope all is well.

£21.60

Adam Fowler

That’s some effort Dan!

£21.60

Sam Tankard

£20

Lizzie O’meara

Go Dan!!!

£20

Debbie Parr

What a challenge and amazing trip! And all for a great cause. Best of luck!!

£10.80

Alasdair Lacey

Good luck, Dan. I must say I'm envious, wish I would be on the start line with you.

£10.80

Jon Buckthorp

Brilliant mate and what an opportunity. Look forward to that blog, vlog and podcast...

£10

Anonymous

£10

Darren Shrubb

what a fantastic challenge, best of luck