I'm taking on a cycling challenge and asking for your charitable support.
Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals. For my sins I've chosen to ride stages 13, 14 and 15 in the Alps.... 3 days, nearly 480km (or 300 miles) and around 32,000ft of climbing.
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.
I think this is going to hurt...please make my pain worthwhile by giving generously.
Thank you!
Thank you to my Sponsors

£936.68
Margaret Cartwright

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Meradia Group
Best of luck, Mick. Love the cause you've chosen to ride for.

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Ash Hobkinson
Strong work, nothing like a small challenge!!!

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Bennett Kaplan
Sounds like an awesome ride Mick! You can do it!!

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Kevin Coffin
Great cause Go for it, Mick!

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Martin Ouellette
Good Luck with the ride and enjoy the experience!

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John And Elena Finger Herrera
Good luck Mick!

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Kat And Gib Dunham

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Samantha Gloede
Good luck!!

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Patricia Robins
Good luck Mick!

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Ian Fox
Good luck. Expect to see a few Bear Mountain days on Strava in prep 😁👍🏻

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Morgan Duke
Great cause!

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The Walkers

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Frederick Locke
I'll also buy you a pint in New York soon for your admirable efforts!

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Gemma Hart
Good luck Mick!! And enjoy it where you can, it will be stunning.

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Mark Bramley
A great cause, Mick. Good luck!!

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Mick Cartwright

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Julie & James Engerran
Good luck, Mick!

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Shannon Stringer

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Larry & Heather Lustig
Wish I could do the ride with you!

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J&j Hastings
Mad! Enjoy the hairpins …….xxxx

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Heather L
Perhaps some table sitting sport aka Mahjong when the sins are washed away!

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Judy & Wade

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Maryellen Osullivan
Good luck!

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Jill Katz
Great job Mick!!!!

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Richard Sexton
Good Luck Mick!

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Jess Arthars
What an incredible challenge! Good luck!!!

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Catherine Bland
Nutter

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Stalley
Wow! What a challenge Mick. Good Luck! Hope you’ve got suitably padded shorts!!

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Peter Glenser

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Janet Estrella

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Richard Mailhos
Best of luck Mick!

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Harry
Ride On!

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David Cartwright
Lols like a great cause … and a lot of climbing. Have fun! All the best David

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Michael Davies
Makes me feel tired just thinking of it...way to go Mick!

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Anonymous
Good luck.

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Marion Horobin
All the best, keep up the training

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Lynda D
Good luck Mick!

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Quentin. Haigh

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Ben Wilde
Impressive cycling Mick - hope you're not too sore !!

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Kate Haigh
Ooommpphh... that last day is a really tough day. Near where I used to live so I know most of those cols. You will need legs of steel, lungs like airships and plenty of vaseline! I wouldn't have attempted this in my 20s 🙈🤭👏

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Mandy Curran
Congratulations Cuz, Love Mandy

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Peter And Jane Haigh
Good luck Mike, an ominous challenge.

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Simon Mcinnes

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Tk
Good luck Mick. Hope to have a celebratory drink with you in Blighty sometime soon.