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 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 Updates
Why Ride the Tour
Friday 26th Jul I’ve watched the Tour de France since it was on Channel 4 in the 80’s and didn’t even cycle but it was something to look forward to every summer. I never considered doing it.Thank you to my Sponsors
£500
Mitsubishi Electric Uk Branch
£100
Fiona Ker
£81
Donald Miller
What a challenge ….and a great cause. Good luck Kev.
£54
Sally And Mark Rolland
Amazing Kev. Good luck with all the training required for such a huge challenge.
£50
Kirst Macarthur
Your biggest and most crazy challenge to date! A lot of hard work ahead of you but I know you’ll thrive on it whilst supporting a great charity too xx
£50
Nicola & Simon Ross
Amazing challenge. Best of luck with training and le loop.
£50
Ross Barber
All the best Kev, it's an experience of a lifetime, Ross
£50
Selina Mccole
Looks epic! Hope training and event go well!
£27
The Beattiés
Great Challenge Kev. Good luck
£25
Ailsa Macarthur
You are crazy!! Let the training begin!! xx
£25
Jeroen & Fran
What a stupid idea. 😃
£25
Ross Lowder
Best of Luck Kev! Sounds like a fantastic challenge for a great cause.
£25
Ashley Rhodes
Good luck Kev. Hope the weather is good for you!
£25
Anna Bisset
Well done Kev, great cause, good luck. Anna
£25
Debbie Wake
Good Luck on the event.. sounds EPIC!
£25
Roy
Come a long way since that day on Ventoux, guess this challenge was inevitable! Dig deep.
£20
Louise Macarthur
better get training! x
£15
Pam Armstrong
All the very best to you Kev. You get that Tour done Sir ✅ xx
£10.80
Well done Kevin, on behalf of all your friends and colleagues at Mitsubishi Electric UK Branch