Grande Depart - 630km and 18,044 foot of climbs over 3 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'.
Stage 1 – Florence to Rimini – 205km/3,600m elevation,
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 Updates
Training update
Tuesday 19th Mar Hi all - opening my sponsorship page. This is wonderful charity. I have paid travel and funds raised go to young people in need of support.Thank you to my Sponsors
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Gemma Lewis
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Anonymous
Great endeavour and
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Kidus Yared
All the Best James, Won't be easy, but no doubt will be well worth it! Pedal hard to the finish line. Inspirational Stuff!
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Peter Crawley
Go James!
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Stephen Costas
Good luck James! Will be a fantastic achievement for a great cause!
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Pat V
best of luck James!
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Bryony
Best of luck, James!!
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Mark Evans
Good luck James
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Roderick Feltzer
Good luck James and hope can enjoy some of the scenery whilst surviving the mountains!
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Monique Codjoe
Best of luck, James!
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Isabel Garcia
Good luck!
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Tonio Frendo
Extremely noble cause, wish you all the very best!
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Stephane
Go James! Great cause
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Anonymous
Good luck, James!
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Janet Foreman
Good luck James - a great cause
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Leah Spiteri
All the best James - great cause!
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Ashton Furby
Best of luck James!
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Monique Gilmour
Great initiative and best of luck during the ride, enjoy!
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James Young
£21.60
Munish Thairani
All the best, James and great cause
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Vivienne Kay
Best of Luck!!
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Linda Read
Good luck on this fantastic way of raising funds for a really great cause.
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Vincenzo Di Lena
Go James!
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Phoebe Zhou
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Lucinda
Godspeed!
Good Luck James :-)