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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Robert Elstone

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Merce
Great achievement Robert. Good luck

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Simon Conning Consulting Ltd
Good luck with your memorable challenge Rob ..

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Mark Hovell
An incredible challenge for an incredible charity. Best of luck! Fly up those mountains!!

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Mark Bottomley
Incredible challenge Rob. Enjoy and sens some pics.

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Simon Conning
Best of luck Robert, you are an inspiration to us!!

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David Hewitt
Good Luck Robert

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Mick Mccarthy
Well done Robert What an achievement

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Martin Braddock

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Eric Olson
This challenge makes Pikes Peak look like a day in the park ride.

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Clive Reeves
Robert, good luck and enjoy it!

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Blm Partnership
Enjoy your pootle round the French countryside Robert!

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Paul Tunnacliffe

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Anonymous
Well Done COYB

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Michael Elstone
Go get em! x

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Dan Jones
Madness! But for a good cause. Bon chance. Allez

£54
Robert Elstone

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Beth Ballantine
Amazing Robert, you are smashing it you crazy man! X

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John Brooks
Good luck Robert. Ride well Chapeau! JB

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Paul Tunnacliffe

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Cyberkeyz Ltd (kev Mcgill)
Great effort Rob. I look forward to hearing about it. I hope th weather is in your favour

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Geoffrey Wright
Hope kiama training helped

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David Trunkfield

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Ruth Elstone
So proud, Robert!

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Ian Smalley
Good luck, Rob

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Surtee

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Philip O’connor
Best of luck Rob

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Derek Fearnley
Epic event.

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Roz Callaghan
Stay safe!! Great cause. Good luck Robert. Xxxx

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Emma Holland
Good luck Emma xx

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Rhodri Jones

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Graham Odlin

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John Geoghegan
Good luck

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Alan Brook

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Stephen Peters
We done chum

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Trevor Gornall
don't forget your chamois cream

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Andrew Rimmer
What an experience! Enjoy it!

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Hannah Wheater

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Roger Mitchell

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Fergus Elstone

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John Mccarthy
Hope not too saddle-sore.

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Niamh Elstone
Good luck dad ❤️❤️❤️