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.
I will be joining for stages 16 and 17 in the mountains, covering 333km across 2 days. Day 1 includes a 16km climb up the iconic Mont Ventoux. Day 2 is a slightly more gentle 100 miler through the rolling hills of Northern Provence.
I have always dreamt of tackling the Tour de France so here is my opportunity to see whether my 58 year old self can manage 2 stages on consecutive days!
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. I'm pretty sure riding just the 2 stages of the Tour de France route is going to hurt! Please reward my pain by giving generously.
Merci!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£200
Qx Global
£140
Ken Vear
Good luck Richard
£103.60
Richard Derrick
Tick this off your bucket list
£100
Richard Olney
£100
Ann Watson
Good luck Richard. Very proud of you. Your mother-in-law Ann x
£53.32
Janet De-havilland
Good luck Richard with the climb. A worthwhile cause indeed. BR Janet
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Rebecca Lewis
Go Richard 🤜
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Andrew Purvis
Best of luck
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Ross Negus
Go get 'em Rich!
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Sophie Olney
Happy Farther’s Day, love Sophie & Isobel ❤️
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Karen Murray
£30
Jamie
Good luck Richard! Sounds amazing and for a great cause :-)
£30
Sapna Patel
Good luck Richard, great cause
£27.05
Richard Hill
Go Richard!
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Dave Franklin
Ventoux is such an iconic place, you will smash it, wish I was with you. Be safe and tell me all about it.
£27.05
Caroline Grant
Best of luck on this epic challenge. Really worthwhile cause
£27.05
Sarb Ram
You're the kindest person, always the first person to put up their hand to help. All the best Richard!
£27.05
Graeme Mullins
Good luck Richard!
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Julie Batstone
You got this!
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Neil And Kathryn
Have a great day in the saddle.
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Dawn Winship
Good luck Richard
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Criag Friend
Good luck Richard. You got this mate.
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Jon Knappett
Great effort for a wonderful cause. Good luck Richard, do share pictures.
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Julian Barford
I am sure you will smash it!
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Peter Child
Well done, Richard
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Wendy Tomlinson
Good luck Richard x
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Hilary Webb
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Emma Browne
good luck xx
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Claire Daniels
Go you!!!! Xxx
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Sarah Ball
Good luck Rich!!!
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Lizzie Franklin
Go Richy .. xx
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Sancha And Al
Really great cause and all the very best; a challenge for sure but hope you really enjoy it too x
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Sophie Hatton
Good Luck Richard!
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Keeley Scagliosi
Good Luck, Richard.
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Zenna
Good luck!
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Beth Kane
Good Luck! :)
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Gemma Gosney
Good luck Richard!!
Message:- Good luck, Richard — Great cause!