I'm taking part in 7 mountain stages (05 - 13 July 2023) of the epic cycling challenge: Le Loop.
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.
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

£129.61
Gearoid

£129.60
Sebastien Queste
Enjoy my dear cyclist! And nice to do that for a good cause. A runner friend 😜

£108
Kevin
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

£100
Jose Giraldez
Go for it!

£100
Paco
Courage!!!!

£100
Sev
Go Lo!!!

£100
Marina
Forza Lo!!

£81
Paul O
Wish I was there! Tear it up ….. !

£59.40
Iñaki Larrañeta
¡Ánimo Laurent!

£54
Ms Leslie Urie
Actif sur tous les fronts! ... Enjoy!

£50
Jaime Roldan
Bon courage. Enjoy!

£50
Erik
Succes

£50
Cécile Vanier
Ça va le faire Laurent ! Sois fort !

£50
Christel & Dirk
Good Luck Laurent! You will nail this one (too) !

£44.29
Phil
Brave boy Lo!!! Keep us updated along the way and try to enjoy the scenery!

£27
Angelique
Good luck!!

£27
Yoann Sale

£27
Daniela Resrelli
Bravo Laurent! :-)

£21.60
Kathrin B
Good luck Laurent !

£10.80
Ilse Bouman
Mooi doel Laurent zet m op !!
Allez Allez Allez Lo. You're loopy to be doing this, but we love you just the same! Don't forget to bring old newspapers to stuff down the front of your jersey when cycling down those Alpine cols!