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 Paris
On Friday 25th June 2025 around 100 riders will gather in Lille 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
Gareth Richards
£108
Gareth Williams
Pob lwc Rhys!
£100
Hazel Mainwaring
Happy pedaling!
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Kim Hathrell
Good luck. Post some pictures.
£54
Victoria Scott
Good luck Rhys! What a great adventure for a great cause.
£54
Andrew-john Dittrich
Here u go.
£54
Davinder Sunner
£54
Noel Pleace
Good luck! :-)
£54
Gary C
Go Rhysos! Big challenge for a very worthy cause. Best wishes - go smash it.
£54
Mike P
Go Rhys!
£54
Lucia Wong
Good will, good man, good luck! No matter how difficult the journey is, you will be there!
£54
David G
Well done Rhys!
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Ant Martin
Go get em. All the best for the training and the even. Ant & Cell (Friday club)
£54
Carron
Goodluck Rhys!
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Stuart Drury
Good luck Rhys, looks like a pretty tough challenge. Enjoy!
£50
Trevor Leahy
Posted on behalf of Trevor Leahy "Keep up the great work"
£50
Rhys Mainwaring
Getting the ball rolling on donations for this great cause.
£50
Betty Mainwaring
Best of Luck
£32.40
Paul J
Good luck!!!
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Marion Maxwell
Best of luck. I’m sure you’ll ‘smash it’
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Ian Smoughton
Good luck, right behind you.
£27
Nicky Baker
Great stuff Rhys
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Lisa James
Go Rhys Hope you have fun whilst Rainey for a worthy cause.
£27
Caroline Cardellino
We’re all rooting for you!
£27
Hannah King-page
Gwaaaan Rhys!!
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Alan Deeley
Good Luck
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Dawn Court
Good luck Rhys! X
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Ellen Walker-arnott
A great adventure for a even greater cause! Good luck.
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Lochlainn
Amazing. Good luck Rhys
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Alena Winters
Good luck Rhys!
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Alex Philip
£10.80
Ian Henderson
£10.80
Dawn Smiley
Good luck Rhys, go smash it x
£10.80
Steph Acford
Well done, Rhys!!!🎉🎉
£10.80
Neil Greenway
£10.80
Carol Beck
Good luck. You can do it!
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Jemma
£10
Mingon Ng
£5
Jill Greenway
Good luck, Rhys 🍀
Hugely impressed once again Rhys - although you should know better having endured this before!! Best of luck, wishing for good legs and a tailwind. Pob lwc/bonne chance!