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 and finishes 21 stages later in Paris
On Saturday 27th June 2026 around 100 riders will gather in Barcelona 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!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£212
Andrew Hornblower, Jll
£207.20
Apache Capital
Wishing you the best of luck, John. We are so proud!
£200
Lauder Teacher
Best of luck from the team at Lauder Teacher.
£106
John Dunkerley
Backing myself to complete half the tour!
£106
Giles & Sarah
Good work JD. Very good cause. Giles
£106
Martha Dunkerley
Tie like the wind! 🚴♀️ 💪🏼
£106
Jenny Chambault
Fantastique! Such a great charity. Bonne chance xx
£106
Julian Granville
Good luck, John. We all expect you to win it not just finish!
£106
Bill Jefferies
Wow John. This seriously raises the bar for crazy endeavours. Chapeau (and best of luck) Bill
£106
David Peake
Good luck John and a fantastic good cause. Puts my cycling in the Cotswolds into the shade!
£106
Mervyn Howard
£100
Jacha Potgieter
£100
Charles Mcveigh
The machine has a heart! Good luck, John...
£100
Nick Harrisingh
What an amazing challenge - good luck with it John!
£84.80
Matthew Hind
Nice one John!!! It will be good training for our next trip.
£79.50
Anonymous
£53.32
Jeremy Day
Huge challenge John. Enjoy it all. Catch up soon.
£53.32
Anthony Lewis
Climb those mountains JAD!
£53.32
Barney
Mad a box of frogs…. Brilliant.
£53.32
David Norris
Good luck John, hope you have a good tour.
£53.32
Ben Chittick
Great effort for a worthy cause
£53.32
Jonathon Ivory
Very best of luck John!
£53.32
Col & Harriet Morgan
Yo!! Good luck JD, and be careful!
£50
Andy Hill
Good luck JD! Huge amount of riding ahead!
£45
Jamie Snary
Very best of luck JD!
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Ber Carton
£30
Suju Gurung
Good luck John!
£27.05
Mike Keogh
All the best John. A tough, enjoyable and epic journey.
£27.05
Richard Stonehouse
Best of luck, John!
£27.05
Abiola Odusanwo
£27.05
Andrew Bays
Well done John - great cause and a huge challenge
£27.05
Iain Murray
Wishing you good weather and an injury free ride John.
£26.45
Charlie Erith
Great stuff John. Excellent cause and I know you’ll love every minute! Have an amazing time.
£10
Georgie Dunkerley
Go Dada! ❤️ Love you xxx
£10
Delia Rich
Go Uncle J - will hope to come and cheer you on along the way!
Great cause!