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 around 100 riders will gather in Florence for the 'Grand Depart'. Some cycle a few days, some ride further. More will join us over the following 3 weeks of the tour.
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
£108
Jonathan Hall
£100
Sophie Eynon
Hope you made it over the mountain! x
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Jose Carretero
Great initiative Philip !! Good luck. You are going to need a good physiotherapist after those 3 TdF stages !!!
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Anna Shotton
Best wishes with your journey Philip!
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David Loftus
Ride like the wind x
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Nick Theobold
Good luck Phil, ride strong
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Simon Burrell
Obviously ridiculous idea, but I’m impressed you’re even considering it! Good luck Phil, look forward to hearing about it.
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Simon Rawsthorne
Go on Phil! You've got this, you absolute legend!
£54
Murray
Good luck Phil
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Justin & Kirsty
Good luck mate, very impressive and good luck!!!
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Leena
Good luck with this amazing endeavour and with fundraising for this charity!
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Richard Hirshman
Same Lycra every day?
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Darren Bennett
£54
Mike Kaufman
Good luck Phil!
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Dany Duncan
£54
Giles Bourne
Best of luck - that is a lot of uphill!
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David Twilley
£43.20
Cathy & Johnnie
Monumental effort for a superb cause Fids - well done! Love Cathy & Johnnie x
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Verena Carnelli
Amazing challenge! Wishing you well on your tour de force.
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Clare Johnson
£27
Suzanne R
Great stuff , Philip - some tough climbs there... The Mitre will be proud of you!
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Robb Cunningham
Bon courage!
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Dad And Caro Waldman
Very proud and always with you in spirit!
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Duncan Curtayne
Good luck Phil. Looking forwards to hearing how it went.
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Shivani
Good Luck Philip! Very commendable!
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Diana Radeva
Great cause! Good luck with the ride!
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Phil & Amy Mclean
Epic looking ride - have a great time!
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Rose Cecil
Good luck Philip, amazing thing you’re doing 👏👏👏
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Max Heddy
Well done Fiddler. Remember you need the full body wax to prevent severe hair drag
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Gillian Maccabe
£27
Elizabeth Biggart
£27
Sue Smerdon
Bravo Philip!
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Victoria Cleeves
Full power!! Huge good luck Phil, hope you enjoy the views, ride fast, sleep well and finish injury free! V&T X
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Sahinaz Nasser
Excellent cause - well done
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Janet Whelan
Very best of luck, what an incredible challenge!
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Geraldine Chalaby
Good luck!
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Tomoko Shigiya
£25
Matt Butcher
More power to you Fiddle. Smash those pesky French mountains.
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Mark Jones
Smash it Fiddle! Jonesy x
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Jmcv
Ride like the wind
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Max Heddy
Good work mate
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Phil And Willy
Good luck Fids! Love from the Ewens
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Jeremy Danks
Just keep pedalling! Best of luck Phil, you’ll smash it!
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Mark Berryman
£15
Laura Gatward
Best of luck Philip!
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Clare Reid
Good luck on your challenge, Phil
Great cause. Best wishes. Enjoy.