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 Nice.
On Friday 21st June 2024 around 100 riders will gather in Florence for the 'Grand Depart'. Some cycle a few days, some ride further.
Riders tackle one of a selection of "Loops" riding anything from 2 to all 21 stages of the Tour de France route. 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.
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!
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Milva Sandison
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Rob Crane
Good luck and great cause, Nic!
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Jennifer Zucker
You’ve got this, RD! 🙌
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Sarah Trend
Well done, you! I look forward to the updates from the actual event.
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Paul Greenwood
Go, go, go!
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Dimitri Tsops
Go Nic, what a fantastic initiative!
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Mick Harker
Good luck!
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Kerry Moreland
I am inspired by your journey Nic! What a great cause.
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The Tucker’s
Good luck Nic!
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Rick Geer
Enjoy the hills!
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Richard Marwood
Good luck Nic. That’s a lot of climbing!
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Richard Barke
Go for it Nic!!
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Marshy
Greta cause, best of luck. Don't for get the Chamois!
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David Maclean
Good luck Nic. Insane challenge, perfect for you !!
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Suzie Tarran
Go Nic! An impressive challenge but I’m sure you can do it!
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Elizabeth Hurles
Fantastic effort, Nic!
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Catherine Kelly
Best of luck Nic! Truly an amazing challenge and great cause.
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Kathryn Casson
£50
Gell
Good luck Nic! What a great cause too.
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Patrick Howarth
Good luck sir!
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Nic Harker
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Debra, Lee And The Tribe Of Pb And Walkers
Nutter… that is all
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Sarah Hyde
Brave man, Nic! May the weather be kind!
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Stefan Ihnen
What a challenge, enjoy !!!
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James Hogg
I’d pay even more good money if I could see you at the end of day 3. For somebody who doesn’t like long rides it’s a brave move sir that’s worthy of plenty of sponsorship! Enjoy and well done of doing it for such a great cause.
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Thomas Braschayko
Inspiring!
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Andy Elliott
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Fiona Lee
Fair play, Nic. This sounds like a rather challenging endeavour! What a great charity.
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Nic Downes
Go Nic!! Great cause to support!
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Tom Wilson
Go Harker!
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Keith Tilson
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Pat Rutherford
Nic...look forward to the updates and some exasperated and joyful photos. happy to contribute to such worthy charities.
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John Nichols
Good luck Nic. I'm sure you'll smash it!
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Sheena Hildebrand
Good luck Nic! Really worthwhile causes. 👍😊
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James Long
Keep on pedalling Nic!!!
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Justin Jackson
Best of luck Nic!
You’ve a super cause to support. I wish you well.