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
I will start on Friday 25th June 2025 and cycle the entire 3,320km route with a total elevation gain of 51,550m (ie just over 6 x Mt Everests!)
Yes, it is going to be extremely tough! 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.
I am proud to be supporting this charity given their focus on younger people. 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 fulfill 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! All 21 stages are going to be very very hard! Please reward my pain by giving generously.
Merci!
Matthew
My Updates

Only 3 months left
Monday 31st Mar Weather has turned nicer here in Seattle, so no excuse to get out there. Had good 200km at weekend and first time in shorts for long time! Share
The fearsome Stelvio Pass, Italy
Wednesday 12th Mar


Thank you to my Sponsors

£265
Matthew Thompson

£215
Anonymous
on behalf of the Teangue Tortoises

£79.50
Maegan Dirac
How fun! Tour de France

£79.50
Sara
Such an admirable challenge to take on for a great cause - go Matthew!

£54
Lisa Babinec
Shut up legs!

£50
Baxla Family
Have fun! Bring home a yellow jersey!

£50
Babinec-love Family
Reach into the briefcase of courage!

£50
Michelle Crimmins
Gooooooooooo!

£25
Nelson Chiu

£25
Anonymous

£1.08
Alan Tweedie Aka Bugtweedie
Go get yer shit doon and stol yer whining lassie