I'm taking on an epic cycling challenge: Le Loop.
Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages later in Paris, some 3,400kms later.
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!
Thank you to my Sponsors

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Paivi Bjorklund

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Shari H
Go Päivi!

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Martine Vice Holter
Good luck, Paivi!! Wishing you a festive holiday season! Much love, Martine

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Mehreen Rizvi-khursheed
Good luck Paivi. Very impressive

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Grace
Ride Païvi Ride !!

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Elena Ciampichetti
Fantastic challenge for a great cause. Well done Paivi!!

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Pam Nolan
Good luck, Päivi - epic challenge for a great cause! :)x

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Stephanie Shepard Cobb
Wow Päivi - thank you for doing this! The charity sounds like an amazing organisation. And what an amazing way to raise the awareness.

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Tanya
Go Paivi Go!!

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Alex Whiley
Amazing! Looking forward to hearing all about this on your return. Xxxxx

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Paivi L.
Go Päivi! Päivi’s are the best💪🏻

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Johanna Ehrnrooth
Well done Päivi! 💪🏻🚴🏻♀️🤩

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Paivi Bjorklund

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Ax
Amazing! ❤️

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Taina Slendebroek
Amazing challenge! Good luck!

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Fataneh
An amazing undertaking and challenge Paivi! Very well done. Xxx

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Van
Gooo Paivi - amazing challenge! X

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Ylwa Warghusen-usher
Such a great cause and what a challenge - go Päivi!! Much love, Ylwaxxx

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Paivi Lonnqvist
Go Päivi go💪🏻. Good luck❤️

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Christina Roberts
Good luck! I know you’ll be amazing!

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Anne Whitehurst
Bon courage for Le Loop! Epic challenge x

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Shelley Floyd
Good luck Paivi 🚴♀️💫

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Rebecca Cheshire
Well done, Paivi. Go for it🚴

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Rachel Sheridan
Wow Paivi you will have legs of steel after doing that :-) very best of luck with it and I hope it is an amazing experience.

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Heather Davis
The very best of luck to you Päivi fantastic charity

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Anonymous
What a wonderful and kind thing to do for others. Good luck xx

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Harriet Simpson
Wonderful and huge effort Päivi! Best of luck with your tour!

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Nina Williams
Amazing! Best of luck to you & Jude xx

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