Cycling Le Loop. The Entire Tour de France Route…
This June, I’m taking on something completely bonkers, physically brutal, and honestly a bit daunting.
Le Loop follows the entire official route of the Tour de France, 21 stages, 3333 km (2070 miles), and 54,045 metres of climbing, one week ahead of the professionals. On Friday 26th June 2026, around 100 of us will gather in Barcelona for the Grand Départ. Some riders will join for a few days, some for longer… and a handful of us (yes, me!) will be riding every single kilometre, climbing the equivalent of six Everests along the way.
Why I’m Doing This
Every rider commits to raising funds for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT) and every penny donated goes directly to support disadvantaged young people across the UK.
WWMT funds charities that help young people steer clear of crime and violence by engaging them through sport, arts, and education. It’s work that changes lives.
And to be absolutely clear:
Your donations do NOT pay for my participation, travel, or kit.
Those costs are completely separate. Every pound you give goes straight to the
Trust.
Why Your Support Means So Much
It’s been a tough few years for charities and an even tougher time for many young people. This ride is my chance to give something back and to help ensure more young people get the opportunities they deserve.
It’s also fair to say that at home, we’ve become something
of a cycling household…
Training, recovery, nutrition spreadsheets, and a never-ending rotation of
sweaty lycra have taken over. Not to mention this trip uses up all my holiday
this summer. Let’s just say Kate and the girls deserve a medal too.
This Is Going to Hurt… A Lot
Riding one stage of the Tour de France
would be a challenge.
Riding all 21 is going to be brutal.
But if you can spare a donation, big or small, you’ll be helping me turn all that suffering into something meaningful and lasting for young people who need it most.
Please reward my pain by giving generously.
Your support will carry me up the mountains when my legs start questioning my
"holiday" choices!
Merci
Duncan
Thank you to my Sponsors
£265
Lenny Carr-roberts
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Beryl Pryde
take care and good luck - you'll do it! love mum
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Tom And Christy
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Kevin Watson
Good luck duncs
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Georgina Campbell
Absolutely Crazy Dude. Stay safe on the downhills...TAW
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Andy & Paula
Very best of luck Duncs!
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Cj Rydon
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Ben Leyland
You’re mad
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Ed Chase
What an epic challenge. Hope you have an amazing time. Stay upright and enjoy the pain, the pleasure and adventures
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Andy S.
I think you should be paying to cycle in the best wine country of the world 🌍 I suggest you consider a max of 70 % on the down hills ! The gains are marginal, the cost can be high. I'm quite envious 😁 Have fun. SLARA
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Duncan Pryde
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Rich Purssell
You’re mad Duncs!!! Very good luck to you and look forward to hearing how you get on.
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Mike & Sue Oliver
Great thing to do Duncan and the best of luck!
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Tony
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Matthew Hill
This is an incredible mission......just thinking about it makes my saddle hurt.
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Ian Kinrade
What an amazing challenge. All the very best
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Phil Murtagh
Good luck Dunc🤣🤣🤣
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Mitchell’s
Good luck
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Jonathan Dunlop
Don’t worry Duncs, there won’t be any mad gorillas joining you this time!
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Gemma Whittaker
Good luck! You must be mad! G X
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Paul Chambers
Go Duncs 💪
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Andrew Crumlish
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Leo
Nutter!
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Marilyn Janes
Good luck
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Pizzeys
Good luck!
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Steve Davies
Mt Kili, the tour. What next Duncs?
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Dan Wilkinson
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Emma Dobie
Good luck utterly bonkers!
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David Owen
Amazing, best of luck!
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Kroustis Family
Good luck Duncs
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Walkers
Amazing or mad or both ! Good luck 🤞
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Nick Belcher
Nice one Duncs - you're a machine!
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Lindsay Scott
Good luck! Sounds horrific!
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Jenny
Good luck Duncs you will smash it you super human x
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Mike Pearson
Go Duncs - I’ll double it if you’ll do it on a unicycle 👍🏽
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Andy Hill
Bonkers thing to do. Good luck!
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Duncan Green
Good luck Duncan, a great cause and an epic challenge! Enjoy 🙌
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James Meikle
Go Bazza
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Kate Robinson
Good luck!!! What an amazing challenge!
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Lyn
Good luck and look after yourself x
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George Burn
Good luck Duncs!
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Amanda Parkes
Go for it Duncan !
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Austin Lock
Amazing effort Duncan.. best of luck
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Watson Girls
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Becky Ryder
Good luck duncan and please take care!!! Sounds like a very worthy cause, well done xxx
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Rob Bailey
Good luck!!
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Anne & Jonathan Mcgill
Good luck, and have fun Duncan. x
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Anonymous
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Hayley & Dave X
Good luck Duncan! 💪
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Michele
Just like cycling to Crummock (a few times over). Good luck
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Scott Beard
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Mike Scott
Best of luck mate!
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Peter Hastie
Good luck that is a mad challenge
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Liam Bailey-morgan
Very best of luck mate!
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Kirsty Adams
Good luck and remember to enjoy it, even the Type2Fun bits!
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Joe Coppin
Looks epic!!
Good Luck Mate. Epic challenge 👏👏.