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. This year it starts in Florence 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'. Many of the riders will cycle a few selected stages but some, including myself, will be riding the whole 21 stages of the Tour de France.
This involves cycling approximately 3,400km with 52,000m of climbing over the 3 weeks.
Each rider commits to raising a minimum amount for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT). The money raised is separate from the participation fee which all riders pay in advance - NB: 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. My aim is to 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, particularly for an old man like myself. Riding even ONE stage of the Tour de France route is going to hurt!
Merci en avance
Thank you to my Sponsors
£1.02k
Huw Davies
£800
Simon & Alyson Webber
Thought top up in order, remarkable achievement
£515
David Kavanagh
£515
Kate Butler
We are in absolute awe Huw. We wish you a wonderful experience but please stay safe. Kate & Pat
£515
Anonymous
£500
Joe Smouha
Go Huw - fantastic challenge (at any age, let alone your great age) Best wishes and good luck from the Smouhas
£500
Charlotte Smith
Silly sod.
£500
Philippa Hopkins
It'll be quiet in Chambers without you. Don't overdo it!
£500
Ben Juratowitch
£500
Eleanor Trunkfield
V impressed with the endeavour! Dave and Eleanor x
£500
Nigel Eaton
Bon chance!
£500
Mark Templeman
Completely forgot...until now
£340
Nathan And Aleks Pillow
Best of luck, Huw—and enjoy!
£315
Nige And The Wiltshire Girls
Never in doubt , account settled. Many congratulations Huw
£300
James Willan
You're completely mad -- good luck!
£280
Richard And Patricia Millett
Go Huw, and stay safe. And keep up...
£265
Adam Fox
Awesome effort Huw! Multiple Chapeaux!!
£265
Jonathan Points
That’s an impressive challenge Huw and one we wish you best of luck for! Jonathan and Natalie
£265
David Joseph
An incredible achievement
£265
Emily Wood
What are you thinking?!
£265
Daniel Oudkerk
Allez, Allez, Allez!
£265
Pmcg
Well Done!!
£265
Siddharth Dhar
£250
David Hail
Huw, if only to make you feel guilty if you don’t complete it! Dx
£250
Charlie C
Amazing job Huw. By now you are past the Col du Galibier. Keep pedalling. Good luck!
£250
David & Carol
Go for it you utter nutter
£250
Simon & Alyson Webber
Brave/ stupid: delete as appropriate. Get those little legs going, all the best Alyson and Simon
£250
Mark Davis
Best of luck Huw! Mark & Terese
£250
David Peters
£250
David And Kathy Owen
Amazing! Have a great time!
£215
Douglas Raynes
“Chapeau” Huw. What an epic adventure! Good luck with the ride and we’ll done on helping such an excellent cause.
£215
James Penn
£200
Chris And Sara-jane
KNOB
£200
Tom Ford
£200
The Moronys
Good luck Huw, and well done – what an incredible challenge.
£200
Angeline Welsh
Cap doffed.
£162
Graham Dunning
Well done Huw - massive
£144
David Craig
Respect
£108
Peter Schmidt
£108
Sian Moore
Go go go!!!!
£108
Sophia Hurst
Crazy!! Very best of luck.
£108
A & M France
Good luck crazy man. XXX
£108
John Robb
Inspirational! Best of luck.
£108
David Scorey
£108
John Lockey
£108
Anton Dudnikov
Good luck!
£108
Lawrence Collins
All the best, Huw. Lawrence
£108
The Housemen
Epic Challenge!
£108
Jeremy Brier
£108
Martin & Oli X
Rather you than me!
£108
Kevin Cornils
£108
Ciaran Keller
What an achievement. Chapeau!
£100
Lesley Hill
Huw, I really can't imagine your task and am in awe! All good thoughst for an incredible challenge.
£100
Bob
Good luck darling. I'll be cheering you off at the start and at the finish and willing you along on all the days inbetween.
£100
Matt Gearing
£100
Peter Carden
Hope youve remembered the chammy cream!!!
£100
David Walsh
£100
Lucas
Good luck, Huw!
£100
Adam Woolnough
Hope the Devil makes an early showing to cheer you upwards!
£100
Stephen Donnelly
£100
Ed Batrouney
Good luck Huw!
£100
Sarah Tresman
Seriously impressive stuff, Huw. Wishing you the best of luck (and a comfortable saddle!)
£100
Lee Coffey
£100
Jonathan Isted
Go Huw!
£81
John Davies
Hope it goes well Love Dad and Rose
£75
Tony O
Legend!
£75
George Mingay
Good luck Huw!
£54
Claire, Callum, Freddie & Peggy
Allez allez Great Uncle Huw!
£54
Richard C
Chapeau Huw! Best of luck!
£54
Jacky
Just keep pedalling
£54
Martin Lau
Congratulations Huw, ever so impressive an achievement!
£54
Jack Beatson
Well done!
£50
Dave Mansfield
Chapeau Huw. Try and enjoy it!
£50
James Sheehan
Well done Huw, and everyone else. Awe-inspiring.
£50
Paul Hughes
Best of luck Huw from K&K team
£50
Anna Davies
Go go gooooooo Pi! So proud of you xxxxx
£50
Brian Dye
Amazing effort - more than 100 miles a day. Well done.
£50
Felix Wardle
£50
Ed Brown
Well done Huw!
£30
Drbob
Amazing yet crazy - good luck
