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
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Anonymous
£1,000
Anonymous
£100
Jane Palmer
Bon courage mon brave!
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Mum & Dad
Best of luck! Love Mum & Dad xxx
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Jackie Crooks
Good man Mark 🙌🏻
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David Lewis
£54
Richard Morris
Good luck Mark, look forward to following your progress.
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Neil Ashton
Good Luck Mark
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John Sumner
OUCH!!!
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Mark Roberts
£50
James Zielinski
Amazing effort Mark. Very well done!
£50
Ieuan Jones
Best of luck Mark, you're becoming an old hand at this!
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The Bartons
Good luck Mark - keep up the training! Xx
£50
Adie Holt
£43.20
John T
Great cause and all power to your pedals!
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Simon Edge
Good luck mate. Hope it goes well!
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Azra & Paul
Sorry to be so late with our donation, work has been overwhelming! This is such a lovely thing to do.
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David Mitchell
Once is bad enough. Twice is beyond madness, but kudos to you. Bon courage. Chapeau.
£27
Elise Elan
Bravo! Quelle forme et courage!
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John Buchanan
Incredible Mark.
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Selly Park Dental Centre
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Ian Tetsill
Brilliant challenge and great cause. Ride well!
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Feraz Mustafa
Good luck, luck forward to following the trek
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Tiina Stephens
Amazing work Mark! Well done, this is epic!
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Jonathan Griffin
"Bonne Chance" Mark. "!
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Paul Kenyon
Good luck Mark going to be an epic ride!
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