Nick Nelson-Piercy

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Le Loop - supporting the William Wates Memorial Trust

Le Loop follows the Tour de France route, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages later in Paris. We cover the same distance on the same days - just a little slower!

On Friday 27th June 2025 around 40 "lifers" will gather in Lille for the 'Grand Depart' and attempt the full route. This will be my third time. I don't think it gets easier with age. Many other riders will join for selected sections throughout the 3 weeks.

Every participant commits to raising a minimum amount for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT). The money raised is entirely separate from the participation fee - your donations do not pay my entry fee. No, I've had to get that expense passed by Val...

All monies raised go directly to the William Wates Memorial Trust whose mission is to help the most disadvantaged young people in UK 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.

All charities and particularly those supporting young people have faced a very challenging climate in the past few years. This is my chance to do something I love doing and, at the same time, help support young people who are not fortunate enough to enjoy the advantages in life that I know I all too readily take for granted.

Merci mille fois!

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Eleanor

Go Nick!!!!! I know you’ll nail it!

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Anonymous

£100

Nick Nelson-piercy

I know you can do it...

£100

Stephen Renshaw

If you don't finish i'm expecting a full refund!

£75

Catherine Nelson-piercy

I cannot imagine the leg burn this must induce - I think you’re mad and brave. Good luck!!

£75

Will

Stage 10 cracked me, and I had not done all the rest. Huge respect for your riding.

£53.32

Mark Whitehead

Nice one Nick, very envious

£53.32

Alice Smith

What an adventure, enjoy enjoy!

£53.32

Martyn Sweett

Good luck Nick.....I hope that your legs hurt a lot after every stage. Just wish that I was there doing it with you

£50

Tristan Robbins

Congratulations huge achievement again.... Give it a few months and you'll be wanting to go around again

£50

Morris Family

Great job Nick - hope you get to stop off in St Puy for a beer. Nice start to the summer!

£32.23

Joash Nelson-piercy

Smash it Dad! Allez

£32.23

Hugo Smith

Incredible effort - last push now!!!

£27.05

Bruce Luxtonbrookes

Good luck nick

£27.05

Dirk Aderhold

I always fancied doing this one. Enjoy the ride and say hello to our friend Kate Norris from me and Adelle 😉

£27.05

Mike Hounslow

You’re mad. But great cause. Best of luck.

£27.05

Emma Lumley

Best of luck uncle, and enjoy! xXx

£27.05

Peter Lancaster

£26.45

John Moffat

The best of luck Nick, totally epic undertaking

£25

Matthew Martin

Happened to see a few monster rides on Strava and thought there must be something behind those crazy rides! Great cause - enjoy, Nick!

£21.84

Ann And Mark Walsham

Well done Nick, we knew you'd do it!!

£11.33

John Naylor

Bon chance Nick 🇫🇷

£11.33

Stuart Wordley

Good luck posh Nick 😉

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Alasdair Lacey

Good luck! Do your best Pogačar impression!