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!
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Monday 20th MayLe 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).
Now I have the privilege of doing a part of the 2024 Tour De France myself - raising money for the William Wates Memorial Trust. Not a race, we follow the exact route of the 2024 Tour a week in advance. With an average of 180-200km (100+ miles) per day and 52,000m (170k feet) of total elevation, there are no cut off times - just me against the course.
Sport and discipline move me away from the streets and vanities - today, thanks to sports and your help, I want to give back and provide for people who don't have the advantages in life that many of us take for granted.
Any amount is appreciated. Please know that 100% of the funds raised go directly to these programs, the costs of logistics and travel are my responsibility. Donations do not pay for my Tour.
It's been a tough couple of years for charities and particularly for young people. This is my chance to help give something back - 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 fulfill their potential. This is achieved by giving grants to charities that engage young people through the medium of sports, arts and education.
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