Tour de France : supporting the William Wates Memorial Trust
From seeing the Tour de France for the first time in 1987, I have been a life long fan & it has always been on my bucket list to ride a full tour.
In 2025 I will take a career sabbatical to focus on a number of sporting challenges starting in Belgium in April, moving to Italy in May & riding the last week of the Giro d Italia on the same day as the pro peloton. With enough miles in the legs in June I plan to then ride all 21 stages of the Tour de France. The 2025 tour is a classic: 3320 km long with 51,000m of climbing over the three weeks.
Over the years I have done many cycling endurance events but this year is a big one! As such, I am using this ambitious plan to raise funds for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT).
All monies raised will 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 to fulfil their true 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. I hope to be able 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.
If you can donate any amount to this valuable cause and support my project, it will be much appreciated.
With thanks.
Ian
Thank you to my Sponsors

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John Risman

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Matthew English
Definitely not everyone's idea of how to spend their sabbatical, but an awesome challenge which you will relish. Ride with the wind and stay safe. Cheers Matt

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Louise
Good luck Ian , we know you’ll smash it!

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Sandra Galpin
Good luck Ian. Very proud of you xx

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Ian Galpin

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Simon Cadby
Good luck Ian !

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Ian Gibbins
Great Challenge Mr G !!! 👊

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Richard Bonfield
Well done Ian - your mum keeps me updated about your Tour de France cycling

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Andrea
Go honey! Good use of your legs for a good cause.

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An extraordinary challenge from an extraordinary person - the pots of chamois cream will be flowing Best of luck and great cause !