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Le Loop - supporting the William Wates Memorial Trust

This year I will be riding 521 km in three days through the Pyrenees (Pyrenees • Le Loop (rideleloop.org)) being organised by Le Loop! They are stages 13, 14 and 15 of the Tour de France with over the height of Everest in ascent over the final two days!

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!

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Benji

Proud of you mate! Epic riding

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Katie, Cédric & Olivia Vallin

Amazing challenge to take on!! We’ll be routing for you all the way!!

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Natalie Keigher

No doubt you'll 'smash it' as per. Well done Jamb, v proud #geneticcode xxx

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James Keigher

£100

Johnnie Stein

Good luck - sounds like you’ll need it!

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Erwan Fournis

£54

Kate Mccombe

Good luck James! I hope you have the most wonderful experience 😃💪

£54

Stephen Rankin

Beefy will happily say, ‘That’s what I think of your selection policy. Yes, I’ve hit the odd copper, enjoyed the odd doobie. But will you piss off and leave me alone cause i’m walking to John O’Groats...

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Giles Cheney

Good luck mate, try not to fall over this time

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Harry

£54

Joao

£50

Thibault Jarlegant

£50

Simon & Isabel Stringer

Very well done JK, keep injury free!

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James M

Best of luck hermano!

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Nicholas

£30

Gabrielle & Tom

Good Luck! 🚲

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Olie , Katie And Jessie

Sounds like a fun challenge and an excellent cause. Enjoy it!

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Pete Cooper

Best of luck

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Dave Nash

Good luck with the challenge, James and try not to be too competitive with Jake. Go easy on the old fella!

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Tom Chapman

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Andrew Webb

Go James and Jake

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Kate Armstrong

Best of luck!! Love Ian and Kate xxx

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Carl White