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. We start at the end of June in Barcelona.Participants commit 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 our Tour rides.
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 our 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 our pain by giving generously.
Merci!
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2 months to go
Tuesday 28th AprThis July we will ride the entire 2026 Tour de France route – all 21 stages, 3,300km and 55,000m of climbing – one week ahead of the professionals.
No crowds. No TV coverage. No closed roads. Just three weeks of long days in the saddle.
We are doing this as a personal challenge and to raise funds for the William Wates Memorial Trust; an exceptional charity that supports young people who have had few opportunities, with real impact measured by keeping them away from crime and out of prison. Organised by Le Loop, every pound raised goes directly to the charity – we are covering all our own costs.
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Our goal is £10,000 (with a minimum target of £6,000) before we roll out of Barcelona on Saturday 27 June. The pros will race the route – we just hope to finish it!
If you would like to support us we will be most grateful whether with a gift, a message of support or a re-post. Your contribution genuinely helps give more meaning to this ride.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Chris Lewis & Mike Cownley
Old enough to know better but young enough to do it anyway
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Sunday 15th Feb We are really looking forward to having a go at this year's route of the Tour de France 🚲.Thank you to my Sponsors
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£750
Andrew
Please come back in one piece! Good luck.
£250
Watt Bomber
Amazing effort and great cause. Chapeau!
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James Ratzer
Beyond words in respect. What an experience for a great cause. Good luck to both of you.
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The London Curtain And Blind Company
Go on lads. Super inspiring. See you at flamme rouge!
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Ian Christie
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Aubone Tennant
Great cause. Bon chance. 💪💪💪
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Oliver East
May the sun shine every day and the breeze always be on your backs. What an adventure. Good luck and enjoy!
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Peter Collind
Good luck Chris
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Chris Lewis
£106
Mark Stokes
Good luck and stay fit!
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Anton And Linda
Tough challenge, excellent cause - wishing you strength, endurance and great satisfaction in achievement
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Roberto
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Ida Smith
Hoping for a 3 week tailwind for you!
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Adrian Fahy
Go well lads. Great challenge for a great cause.
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Alec Dent
GO DP!
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Ali Karimi
Good luck Mike!
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Ben Wheeler
You’re my hero Mike!! 💪💪
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Toby Langstone
Allez Mike & Chris !
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Anne Burfitt
Go for it!!
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Andy Hall
Chris & Mike, Go for it and have fun along the way!
