Matthew Thompson

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