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 Monday 28th June 2025 around 100 riders will gather in Lille 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 few 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
Simon Tilley
£100
Jp
Great initiative! Good luck on the ride!
£53.32
San Datta
£53.32
James Kelly
Great cause.. enjoy the ride.
£53.32
Martin Summers
£53.32
Thomas
Good luck Mark!
£53.32
Harry Hewlett
Good luck - a great cause
£50
Yousuf Ebrahim
Good luck Mark!
£50
Andrew Frame
Best of luck Mark! Incredible undertaking for a great cause.
£50
Govind Shanbogue
All the best Mark.
£50
Chris Hodges
Great effort Mark . . . will be a great experience to raise money for such a good cause.
£50
Sophie Bell
Good luck with the challenge!!
£50
Anjaneya Shiroor
All the best Mark!
£50
Molly Hindhaugh
Good luck Mark!
£37.80
Mark Jeynes
£32.23
Anonymous
Good luck Mark!
£30
Darragh Jones
Fair play Mark and best of luck!
£27.05
Jim Kirkwood
Best of luck Mark. Hope the ride goes well and you raise lots of money!
£27.05
Omar Kanafani
Good luck!
£27.05
Richard Caston
Good luck Mark!
£27.05
Richard Boothroyd
£27.05
Joe B
Good luck Mark.
£27.05
Julian Kredisov-zorin
Good luck Mark!
£25
Anonymous
£25
Dassos Alexandrou
Good luck Mark
£21.84
Ben Evans
Best of luck, Mark
£21.84
Lil Bremermann-richard
Good luck! It sounds fun and it is supporting a great cause!
£20
Chris Mahady
Good luck Mark a great cause.
Strong work Mark, may the wind be at your back!