Mal and Phil go Loopy

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We are 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 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 our 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 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 my pain by giving generously.

Merci!

Thank you to our Sponsors

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North Street Trust

Best of luck Philip!

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Anonymous

Wishing you all the best for the tour!

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Mariana Linares

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Julia Speare-cole

Good luck. I had it in my diary that it is this weekend. Julia S-cx

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Rakesh Gandhi

All the best for your admirable effort, Philip

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Gillian Maccabe

Supporting Philip Waldeman

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Katharine Salem

Good Luck Philip. Take care of those hands 😎

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Paul Lokash

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Sujata And Chris Kaladeen

Good luck Philip!

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Janet Whelan

Very best wishes for the ride, which sounds incredible.

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Anonymous

Congratulations to successfully completing this challenge.

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Sylvie Xuan Liu

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Anonymous

£53

Philip Ocallaghan

Nice one fiddle, good luck

£53

Dee Marsenic

Good luck Philip! Great cause!! From Mike Stefan and Dee

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Giles Bourne

Good luck Whops - it looks like suitably challenging ride!

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Leena

What a physical feat of endurance! All the best Philip to you and the team with this challenge!

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Lochie Rankin

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Matt Butcher

More power to you (especially your legs). Good luck.

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Mcbeef

Well done Fiddle!!

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Phil Mclean

Bonkers but brilliant. Enjoy every minute!

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Sue Smerdon

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Gwendoline Brosio

Very impressive and inspirational!Good luck.

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Simon Heale

Bon Chance PW

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Rebecca Waldman

Proud of you x

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David Sanderson

Good luck Phil from the Sandersons!

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Cathy & Johnnie

Best of luck you two!

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Emma Russell

Good luck!

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Alex And Jo Burn

Good luck Phil!

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Justin & Kirsty

Good Luck Phil!

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Dad And Caro

Allez, Allez, Allez! Dad and Caro

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Gabriella Marsalla

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Dad And Caro

Allez, Allez, Phil

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Ute

Good luck!

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Farrah K

Great cause and hope it goes super well.

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Mantis

Best of luck guys. Mind the Lycra chafing!

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Max & Suzy

Good luck mate!

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John Mcv

Go for it!

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Tom Bradberry

Allez allez, Bon chance Monsieur Fiddlê

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Laura Gatward

Dear Philip Best of luck Laura & William

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Lucy Cox

Good luck Phil x

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Rick

The full tour next year!! Good luck fiddle.

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Laura Gatward

Best of luck Philip!

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Charlotte Boden

Allez allez allez Phil !

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Andrej Horvath

Wow nearly 1000km and so much climbing go go go

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Anonymous

Great cause Phil. Hope it's a good ride.