I'm taking on an 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

£807
D.h. Smith Co.

£515
Sabbatini Plumbing
Best of Luck to you , I wish I could be there .

£500
Travis
Good Luck Buddy. If you need a motor for that bike just let me know. HAHAHA

£475
Tfk Drywall & Construction, Inc.
Good luck and pedal fast!!

£215
John Zeiter
Awesome LouDog!

£200
J Shea
Oh my, I'm sore already

£200
Kevin And Heidi Terrill
You will crush this! Can't wait to see pictures and hear all about this great adventure!

£100
Greg & Susan Traverso
Go LD Go!

£100
Johnny Halligan
“It takes true strength of character to redefine your limits by pushing past them.” - Katherine Ruetter - Go for it Louie Le Loop!

£100
Craig Barton
Good luck Louis! Keep you wheels on the ground and the wind at your back!

£100
Michael Anderson
Good luck Louis! Sounds like quite the challenge - have fun!

£54
Leslie Gregori
You are amazing, Lou! Best of luck on this huge endeavor!

£54
Louise Northcutt
Good Luck Lou!

£54
Louis Held

£50
Lucas Michael Held
Good Luck Lou!
Lou, Almost 30 years together. The Smith team is behind you!