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 (me included) 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 (I am attempting all 21 stages). 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
£100
Nick Parkin
£53.32
Sally Dowdall
Great cause Go smash it
£53.32
Caz Aitchison
Wishing you the best of luck from Caz 😊
£53.32
Helen Broderick
What a challenge, definitely not for the faint hearted! Hopefully you raise lots of money to make it worthwhile!
£53.32
Bik Mannan
Rather you than me :-) Great Cause
£53.32
Colin Pope
Great cause. Try to enjoy the views! Good luck!
£53.32
Peter Steel
Well done Mark !
£53.32
Miles Ravenhill
Awesome idea - Go for it and enjoy!
£53.32
James Rowe
Amazing effort Mark!
£52.12
Simon Griffiths
Insane challenge Mark. Good luck.
£52.12
Liz De Fortis
Good luck. I hope you make it through all stages. You'll have to share the route stages and dates and we'll come and wave at you
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Mark Stokes
Absolitely epic challenge for a great cause - I'm sure you'll smash it Mark!
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Richard Bacon
Awesome challenge and what a fantastic cause.
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Jo Hinton
Go Boothy,I know you'll smash it 💪💪🙌
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Ryan Cresey
Amazing challenge and a great cause! Good luck Mark!
£32.23
Darren Dunne
Good luck.
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Jochen Fischer
And that is a rather impressive challenge Mark !!!
£27.05
Janet Hatton
Good luck Mark. An amazing challenge 🤩
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Jo Rees-hayward
All the best for this mission. I shall think of you next time I’m doing my much shorter ride on Zwift
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James Harrison
Best of luck !
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David Fotheringham
Sounds an amazing and worthwhile challenge. Best of luck.
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Andrew Brindle
All the best Mark. What a challenge and experience this will be. The pinnacle of type 2 fun. Beaucoup de chapeaux 🎩🎩🎩🇫🇷
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Michele Fox
That’s one heck of a challenge. I hope you’ve got plenty of padded shorts. Great cause. Good luck x
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Jenny Schofield
You must be loop de loop!! Good luck Mark
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Caroline Mears
Easy, it will be a breeze ;-) No seriously, good luck!
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Karen Spencer
Good luck!
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Rick Garrity
Good luck Mark, great cause
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Rachel Bright
It sounds gruesome Mark!! Good luck
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Matthew Larkins
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Anonymous
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Lewis
Impressive challenge and a great cause
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Kerrie Barnes
Way to go Boss! X
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Lisa Walker
Very best of luck Mark - an epic challenge even compared to 2 labs ! Lisa
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Kristy Bibby
That’s some challenge!! Good luck and enjoy!
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Peter Brown
Good luck fella ! Let us know if you struggle & need a replacement….
Anyone willing to ride the Tour for charity is clearly a lunatic. Good work. Worth every penny to know you are suffering!!