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 (due to the Olympics in Paris).
On Friday 21st June 2024 along with around 100 riders, I will be in Florence for the 'Grand Depart'. I will be riding the 21 days of Le Tour, many more will join us over the 3 weeks of the tour to ride various sections.
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 (WWW 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!
Greenie
My Updates
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Getting closer
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Getting close.
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Rider event and 100 days to go
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Kentish Killer
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127 days to go
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XO Bikes visit
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Route announced
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Oct 24 is close
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So it starts
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Thank you to my Sponsors
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Robert Miller
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Sem Kneeshaw
Best of luck mate!
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Friends At The Hop Inn.
Donations made following an amazing talk by Paul at barfield capital tours at the wonderful Hop Inn Hornchurch. Thanks to all for coming. Thanks also to Robert Smith and Sons butchers Hornchurch and Le Moulin Patisserie for their generous raffle donations.
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Iwrfc
Donation is money raised at Ilford Wanderers Rugby club lunch on Sat. Thanks for much to friends and team mates at IWRFC.
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Stephen Bull
Keep in pedalling Paul, all the best from us all.
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Jim Fuller
Best of luck Greenie - top effort and a great cause!
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Bad Bob
Congratulations on completing the challenge Greenie an awesome effort!
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Rob Folkes
Good luck chum, can’t believe you’re going to do it but I think I remember you mentioning it.
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Chuck Robinson
Go Greenie! Fantastic challenge for a fantastic cause. I know you will give it your best shot. Good luck!
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Anonymous
What a great fundraising activity Greenie. You are of course as mad as a hatter. We look forward to hearing about your progress. Bon Chance!
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Joan And Andy
Well done and best of luck from the Brett’s.
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Paul Church
Best of Luck Greenie!
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Jp
Good luck ...and take plenty of arse cream
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David Hemmings
Good luck lads. Regards Ginger
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James Guckian
good luck Greenie - those 21 days are going to hurt
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Martin Beadle
Hi Greenie wishing you the best of luck on the ride. It is a great cause and I know you will complete the course no problems. Can you please promise to talk about something else once you’ve finished.
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Mr R H Plant-mason
Good luck Mace.
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John Peardon
Admire you mate. All the best.
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Tim Kneeshaw
Best of luck.
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Leigh Bliss
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Gary Green
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Anonymous
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Brian Green
Big lump to chew Paul but with the right mind and belief I know you can do it. So proud you are one of us Greenies….
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Dai Rees
Youre a good man Greenie, mad but good.
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Rob Gayler
You're mad, good luck though, it's a great cause
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Phil Jones
Such a great way to raise money for a good cause. Well done and keep it going through the mountains, all the very best, regards Phil
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Colin Blake
Good luck Greenie, I’m expecting at least 5 stage wins from you! Have fun and enjoy the experience.
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Tollgate Rugby
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Andy And Deepti
Thanks to Andy and Deepti for their donation. That said I had to wear an East London rugby shirt for the evening, no such thing as a free lunch :) cheers
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Connor
Winnings from a family , count the coins in the jar, gratefully donated by son-in-law Conner. Cheers Connor
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Rachel Morris
Go show those loops who's boss!! Love Stacey & Rach, Joe&Jam
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Andrew Plested
From one of the old headless chickens
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Steve & Grace Welch
Well done Greenie. A very noble cause and by jove you deserve a pat on the back for this achievement 👏
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Paul Warr
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Ian Tomlinson
From Rachel Fullard's Dad and Anne
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Keith Green
My Uncle wanted to donate to the cause but sadly passed away on Thursday, so a donation on his behalf . Cheers Keith.
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David Dutch
Best of luck Paul. A big challenge, but sure you will smash it.
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Vincent Bourke
Good luck 👍
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Graham Wright
Go well mate , good luck.
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Kevin Beer-jones
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Timmy Hall
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Kevin Walsh
Great work Greenie, love your insights and reflections. Look forward to the book!!!
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Nicholas Keen
Great Work Paul Well done mate Nick
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Neil Lightfoot
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Neil Black
Good luck matey. Great cause. Sticky
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Terry Botten
Good luck Greenie I hope all goes well mate
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Maria
Bonne!!! Chance Greenie. Hope all the training for Le Tour is going well and well one on smashing your target. This is an amazing challenge!!!!
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George Stilgoe
Great start good luck with the rest 👍
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Howard Dale
Allez Greenie!
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Anonymous
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Bruce Forsyth
Best of luck Greenie
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Jonathan Chatfield
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Rachel Fullard
Good luck with the ride Greenie! You are an absolute legend and I'm sure you will smash it.
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Nia Mellor
What an epic adventure for an incredible cause. Nice one Greenie - good luck!
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Seb Gordon
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Stephen Rossiter
Good luck mate
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Rob Kelleher
Good man Paul all the best Rob Kelleher
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Pete Sweetman
Good luck Greenie, amazing challenge for a great cause. Enjoy mate and stay safe. Pete and family
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Chris Richards
Good Luck Greenie, keep smashing it.
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Ces Loader
Marv. Rugby must have knocked all the sense out of you, you absolute nutter! Bon chance Mon ami, Marv
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Glint Dental Clinics
Donation from Glint Dental in Hornchurch. Thanks very much
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Darren Priestley
Good luck Greenie. Will be following your progress.
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Stephen Curry
Good luck mucka
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Rob Thorpe
Good luck Paul!
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Dennis Golding
All the best
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Alaysa Bond
Well done Greenie! Massive achievement we’re all just pleased you didn't die. Celebrators beers soon! The Bonds x
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Nick Barr
Good luck Greenie! What an adventure
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Matthew Spall
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Gary Lizzimore
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Drew
Well done mate, amazing achievement. Drew
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Martin Ward
An amazing effort by all! Genuinely awesome.
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Graham Loader
Go Greenie! If I can get a tandem can I come. Good luck mate.
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Greenie
me again
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Sam Collins
Go Greenie!!!
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Paul Ellis
A Marine and a Para together in France in June. Lets hope it ends as well as D-Day. Good Luck Greenie x
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Sash Seevaratnam
You're going to smash it Greenie! :)
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Matt Fitzgerald
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Liam Johnston
Good luck mate
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Rich W - Hcc
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Jon Witt
Go on Greenie lad 💪
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Andy Winters
Mate, good luck … you may need it but I know you will smash it 😁 well done in advance
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Jerry Meek
Go Greenie. Don’t forget your puncture repair kit and take the stabilisers off when you get to France
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Tracy Jane Gunn
Go on Greenie, fabulous cause.
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Paul Green
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Harry Minhas
You're a crazy guy for taking up this challenge, but much respect to you mate! Great cause. Good luck!
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Natalie Sullivan
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Paul Bailey
Good luck Paul
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Paul Miller
Have an amazing trip Paul, it sounds absolutely incredible (although I would not be able to do it). All the best mate
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Alvina Lachman-miller
all the best Greenie!
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Linda Smith
Good luck Paul . I know you can do this x
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Dan Taylor
Good luck and best wishes, both for the ride and what comes after. Hope the hunt for those training hills in Essex is successful!
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Andy B (hcc)
Doing amazing mate, how are you not on your knees! Keep going, totally in awe.
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Elizabeth Medley
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Carolyn
Good luck on your epic bike ride for a fantastic cause! Go Greenie!
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Spencer Littlechild
Best of luck Greenie Spenno
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Monique Page
Good luck!! Going to smash it
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Melody Squire
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Joanne
Hay way to go Greenie well done
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Sarah White
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Clement Dessaint
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Katarzyna Karbowska
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Anonymous
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