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 around 100 riders will gather in Florence for the 'Grand Depart'. Some cycle a few days, some ride further. More will join us over the following 3 weeks of the tour.
Riders tackle one of a selection of "Loops" riding anything from 2 to all 21 stages of the Tour de France route. 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
£500
Ernst & Young
£265
Seb French
A really great cause - thank you Geoff!
£135
Stuart Wilkinson
Good luck Geoff - I probably couldn’t get round in the car so hugely impressive you are even trying and I’m sure you will get to your finish line.
£108
Anonymous
A really worthy cause, Geoff. I hope that you will very much enjoy the rid and the rest afterwards.
£108
Jonathan Papworth
There has to be an easier way to fundraise !! Hope you manage to survive.
£54
Mary And Steve
Best of luck on this amazing challenge! We’ll be willing you on from our armchairs!
£54
Harriet Hall
£54
Anonymous
£54
Vy
Really looking forward to the recital on Friday and all the best with your fundraising for a great cause
£54
Rebecca Murray
£54
Robert Hall & Deborah Wearn
Go Geoff! A very worthy cause, good luck with the Tour. xx
£54
Mike Grayton
Great cause Geoff, all the best!
£54
Boaz Goren
£54
Ian David
I loved your musical performance Geoff! Looks like you're going to get a great total for a very important charity and what an experience you'll have on the Tour de France Course!
£50
Chris O'neil
What al challenge! Great cause and I wish you all the best!
£50
Peter Nias
£50
Faye Ruffles
Good luck Geoff!
£50
Merilyn
A worthy cause Geoff! All the best with the ride!
£50
Jim Wilson
£50
Mike Steward
£50
Clare Milner
Well done Geoff for the organ playing and in advance for all the cycling
£50
Anonymous
Good Luck Geoff!
£50
Norman Lloyd
Well done, well played!
£43.20
Frank Buffone
All the very best Geoff !!
£40
Janet Le Ray
Good for you Geoff. All the very Best .
£30
Joanne Michael
Well done Geoff, a fabulous recital. Marianne and I both really enjoyed it. Good luck with your fundraising.
£27
Anonymous
£27
Rob Brockwell
Good luck - looking forward to the organ recital!
£27
Claire & Tim
Good luck Geoff in your endeavours
£27
Jo W
Good Luck Geoff!
£27
Julian Brackley
£27
Amber Mace
Amazing to see you play today, Geoff- thank you.
£27
Andy Coleman
£27
Gill Rees
Really enjoyed the music and watching you play Geoff. What a brilliant way to raise money for such a great cause!
£27
Diana Barnsley
Fabulous concert. Thank you!
£27
John Bryce
£27
Martin Powell
£27
Tom & Yvonne Oulton
£27
Andrew And Susie
As a Bach lover I was of course chuffed by your selection, and the execution was spot-on! Thanks for a cultural lunchtime!
£25
Mark Alderton
£25
Robin
£25
James Hopkins
£25
Anna Fry
£25
Amy
£25
James May
£25
Anonymous
£25
Dan White
What an amazing thing to do! Keep those legs going, and don't follow the Dan White technique of minimal hydration over long distances. Acolytes have reported that it ends sub-optimally :-)
£25
Irm Rowley
£25
Johnston Orr
£25
Marc Kitchen
£25
Daniel Greene
Thank you for the amazing performance Geoff. Great cause and all the best for the challenge
£25
Diego Quinones
£25
Richard Calver
£25
Elyse Waller
Good luck on your ride Geoff! Thank you for a wonderful organ recital.
£25
Mitchell Moss
£25
Henry Syrett
£25
Jane Melbourne
All the best! Hope to see you soon x
£25
Chris Tailby
Good luck Geoff
£21.60
Gareth Hayes
£21.60
Michael Howe
Very best wishes for such a great cause!
£20
Richard S
£16.20
James Turner
£15
Anna Lucey
Best of luck, Geoff
£15
Jane Lee
Looking forward to the recital, Geoff.
£15
Jenny Au-wood
It was amazing listening to your recital Geoff, all the best with Le Loop next year! Great cause.
£10.80
Julian Balson
£10
Anonymous
£5.40
Natasha
Wow! All the very best Geoff.
