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Le Loop - supporting the William Wates Memorial Trust

A few years ago, I cycled three days of the Tour de France to support the William Wates Memorial Trust, and this July I’ll be proving that I’m older, but no wiser!

I’m taking on an epic three–day ride through the French Pyrenees this July, following the official route of the world’s biggest bike race – and I’d love your support to help change young lives at the same time.

Why I’m doing this
Over three brutal  stages and around 530 km of riding, I’ll be climbing 10,000 metres through legendary Pyrenean passes, from gateway towns like Pau deep into the mountains and back out again. Each day is a full “Tour day” in its own right: long hours in the saddle and big, big climbs.

I’m not doing this just for the challenge (or the pain!). By riding Le Loop, I’m raising money for the William Wates Memorial Trust, which supports some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK – helping them stay away from crime and violence and giving them the chance to fulfil their potential through sport, the arts and education.

The charity your donation supports
Le Loop exists to raise funds for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT), which awards grants to brilliant grassroots projects working with young people who’ve had a tough start in life. These are community organisations that use activities such as football sessions, boxing clubs, dance, music, mentoring, and education programmes to give teenagers a safe place to go, positive role models, and real opportunities.

The Trust is careful about where every pound goes, backing projects that can show real impact and helping them grow sustainably. Since Le Loop began, riders have helped raise millions of pounds for WWMT, and every year that support is more important as charities face rising demand and costs.

What the ride involves
For three consecutive days, I’ll be riding the same roads the pros race just days later and attempting some of the toughest mountain climbs the Tour has to offer, including the Col du Tourmalet, the “Giant of the Pyrenees”.

Why your support matters
Every donation, however small, genuinely makes a difference. Together, we can help fund youth projects that keep young people engaged, motivated, and away from destructive paths by giving them chances many of us simply took for granted growing up. For the young people involved, that can mean the difference between dropping out of school or staying in, drifting into trouble or finding a positive community and a future they’re excited about.

Le Loop covers its event costs separately, so your donation goes directly to the William Wates Memorial Trust and the projects it supports – not to my travel or entry fees. You’re not just sponsoring a bike ride; you’re investing in young lives.

How you can help
  • Please donate whatever you can – it all adds up and will help me push through those climbs when my legs are screaming.
  • Share this page with friends, family, colleagues, or on social media to spread the word.
  • If you’re part of a company that offers match funding, your support could go even further.
When I’m grinding up a seemingly endless Pyrenean climb, I’ll be thinking about every person who donated and about the young people we’re helping together – that’s what will get me to the top.

Thank you so much for reading and for your support.

Merci!

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Lee Gosden

Good luck dude, enjoy every moment.

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Laurie Lee

Good luck Rob. Come back safely please!

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John Mcguire

Best of luck on those mountain passes Rob 💪

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Donna

Absolute insanity!

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Nam

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Sergio

Enjoy the ride Rob! À very good cause to support

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Antoinette Dadzie

You've got this !

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Helen

Good luck, Rob. Enjoy the downhill bits.

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Kleber Guedes

It's only a couple of mountains, get over it!

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Laura Jones

Go Rob! Love from The Jones’s xxxxxxxx

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Field Family

Wishing you all the best with the challenge!

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Simon Hammond

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Julian Baume

Good luck Rob, you are very brave to tackle something like this challenge. I wish you good speed and a wonderful experience! The views should be amazing.

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Claire

Good luck! Try not to melt!

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Alison Rulton-reed

Allez allez!

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Louisa Halkyard

Good luck love you lots xx

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Steph Aston

Good luck Rob - great experience for a good cause!

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Ben Sorrell

Good luck Rob!

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Moray

Keep it spinning! Wishing you dry weekends between now and then!

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Matthew Dallat

Chapeau Rob! I'm sure you'll be like Virenque up the Tourmalet!

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Chet

Good luck mate!

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