Finally - after a 3 year delay - We are attempting Le Loop- THE WHOLE ROUTE OF '23 TOUR De France .
Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages later in Paris, some 3,400kms later on Sunday 16th July
As you will all no doubt know its been a tough few years to get to this point. Collectively we have endured : Two fractured elbows, couple of car crashes, a knee replacement, two major back surgeries and serious back infection. Yet the determined old dinosaurs that we are, we're finally ready to attempt an endeavour that will test the very limits of our resolve. MAD !
Its often pointed out that people really just do these events for their own egos - and to some extent thats always true. BUT we would ask that you read the information about the amazing work WWMF does with the money and think about the sheer hell we're going to put ourselves through to achieve this goal and dig deep and be generous.
All monies raised go towards 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 our 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 our pain by giving generously.
Merci!
Thank you to our Sponsors

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Vass Massive

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Dodd Family
Great effort !

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Eurostar
Many hurdles to overcome to get here. Enjoy the ride

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Shawn

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Bob And Laura Andolina
Excited for you and love the cause! Ride well!

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Ben Rana
Good luck!!

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Hiwa Talabany
Good luck Sarah and Jean Luc I believe in you both to do this go for it! 🤞

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Gc
Best of luck to you both, will be an amazing achievement!

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Luke, Adele & Ken
Massive respect! A huge challenge for a great cause.

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Adam Perrin
Good luck Sarah and JL

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Rach, Al & Elsie
God we love you two! This is brilliant news and we are very impressed with your grit. Le Loop does not stand a chance against 'Nails' and 'The Train'. Love, Rach, Al & Elsie xx

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Susie And Paul Reid
Bon courage!! Allez!

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Norman & Emma Fraser
Go for it! All the very best with this very tough challenge.

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Karen & Fraser
Awesome challenge. If anyone can smash this- it’s you two!

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Susanne Hallergard
I'm utterly impressed and wish you all the luck and I know that you have the determination it will take.

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Brad Hurrell
Cannot get my head around how hard this challenge will be. Best of luck to both of you. Ride safe and try to enjoy it!

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Gerry O'connor
Hey JL and Sarah - May the wind always be on your back. Excellent charity for the young.

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Jack Fishwick
Fantastic cause

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Caireen Mitchell
Awesome!

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Karen & Fraser
Totally awesome challenge. If anyone can smash this- it’s you two.

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Ac
Good luck.

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Genista Curry

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Meagan Rossen
What courage and what a great cause xx

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David Curry

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Michael Stromsoe
You guys will smash it !!!!!

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Mark Shaffer
Chapeau! Best of luck

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Simon James Berry

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Michael Latina

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Benjamin Rolfe
Who’s driving the truck carrying all the anti chafing cream?

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Sue Miller
Congratulations! Fantastic achievement xx

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William Bershad

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Nicola Winn (bv)
Fantastic achievement for a wonderful cause.

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Nigel Beattie
Best of luck to both of you.

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Anonymous
Amazing challenge! Know you’ll both do it with ease😊 sending lots of love and luck xx

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Crawfords
So proud of your perseverance and determination. Go show ‘em how to do it!!!💪🏼💪🏼

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Jon Rhodes
Just amazing! Chapeau

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Pinny
Best of luck! Sounds awesome.

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Jason H
Good luck both - you’ll need it ! Amazing effort and a great cause

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Mina Savvidou
Good luck

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Pete & Frances
Good Luck Sarah &JL!

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David Gladwell
Incredible effort! Well done

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Hugh Harvey-kelly
I hope you are able to finish, it sounds tough and painful ! Best Hughx

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Antonia
Go,go,go....you are amazing. And all for a good cause👏👍💪

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Edmund Bradbury
Good luck!

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Patricia Bacon
What an amazing adventure you have ahead - you've got this you super stars. Go go go! xx

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Ac
This is a mental thing to do.

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Jenny Bird And David Marks
We have been following you on Strava. This is an amazing achievement! Jenny and David xxxx

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Branners
Not too shabby for an old bloke

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The Hyatts
Here’s to a strong tailwind! Huge good luck from us all…

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Pete Croudace
J-L and Sarah I know you touched on your injuries while we were riding but you two are too modest to make a big deal of them. It was a pleasure riding with you on those couple of occasions when we did so; I loved sharing turns with J-L! All the very best for next year, here’s hoping you get in.

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Emily And Gavin
You are Mad and Crazy but we know you'll do it and we are so proud of you.

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Cousin Kate (muir)
Thrilled that you are undertaking this challenge, and for such a worthy cause. Best of luck!!!

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Nicola Whittock
Fantastic achievement - well done!!

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Lenny Kaltenbach
Incredible achievement, can't fathom how hard this must be! Chapeau.

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Ronn Fraser
It's been an endeavour simply reading about each stage. I can only imagine the physical pain and mental anguish of riding them. You guys are the 'Incredibles!'

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Edward Greenhalgh
Best of luck :-)

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Jenny & Steve
Good luck guys!

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Conor Jones
Very impressed, this sounds painful! Thanks for the IM tips Conor

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Carol Taylor
Wow. I hope it all goes well. An amazing thing to do. Good luck and well done x