I'm taking on "Le Loop", an epic cycling challenge
Le Loop rides 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.
Every participant commits to raising a minimum amount for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT). The funds raised are entirely separate from the participation fee - donations do not pay for my Tour.
All monies raised go directly to the WWMT, 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!
Martin
My Updates

Just short of my target
Monday 28th Aug Hi everyone
Seven stages done
Friday 30th Jun
https://www.polarsteps.com/MartinPengilly/7670880-le-loop-2023?s=86ACE0C6-1797-4958-B52E-66CF437722C1

It's getting real !
Tuesday 13th Jun

Loopers made it !
Monday 3rd AprThe 4 Loopers and 3 others all completed our Everest on Saturday, in the dark ! Thanks for your wonderful support and knowing it was for such a worthwhile cause helped us all push through the rain. We are short of the target, so if you know anyone who could donate please feel free to forward them the link to this site. Here are some images from the day.
Thank you to my Sponsors

$2.5k
Martin Pengilly

$400
Twilight Aged Care
Good luck on your adventure Martin. Thank you for all of your support to Twilight - From the Board and Leadership Team

$215
Sally Pengilly
I know you love a challenge and plenty of mountains. Enjoy & stay safe.

$108
Kathryn Goozee
Late but in Ernest. Hope it went well.

$100
Anonymous

$81
Mike O'brien
Bonne chance Martin. Allez Allez

$81
Ben & Robyn
We are enjoying your journey from afar.

$54
Martin Pengilly

$54
John Hallam
Good Luck Martin - Peddle Hard.

$54
Andrew
Sounds like a crazy idea. Good luck!!

$54
Terry Lim
Allez Marty!

$50
Clint Brayne
Go Martin!

$50
Lorraine Lovitt

$40
Antoinette Grguric

$34
Betsy Pengilly

$30
Michael T
Have a great ride Martin!

$27
Fiona Wallace
Good luck Martin, what a great challenge enjoy

$27
Kay Richards

$27
Paul Joseph Grguric

$25
Nick Battersby
Awesome!

$25
Louis Reginato

$18