Here's the scoop - I'm riding Le Loop!!
What is it?
Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages - and some 3,400kms - later in Paris.
Riders tackle one of a selection of "Loops" riding anything from 2 to all 21 stages of the Tour de France route - I'll be doing the latter!
Why do it?
Ego, mostly, but also to experience some of the best road cycling Europe had to offer while raising funds for the very worthwhile 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.
When is it?
24th June - 16th July 2023. Plenty of time to turn this Sunday cyclist into a finely tuned mountain machine, no?
How can you help?
Le Loop is no small undertaking. Riding even one stage of the Tour de France route is going to hurt (it's true - I still have PTSD from cycling up Alpe D'Huez in 2011!).
Please reward my pain/stupidity by giving generously!
As a thank you, I will post updates of my training followed by many pictures of odd sunburn lines and blisters while on tour - pain shared is pain halved!!
Merci!
My Updates
Back in the game!
Thursday 2nd Mar Hi all.Thank you to my Sponsors
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Anonymous
£300
Rose Danaher
Work bonus!
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Anonymous
£200
Mary Danaher
Allez! Allez!
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Nathan Sims
Half from me and half from my Dad. Good luck.
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Janet Scarratt
Good luck!
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Daniel Danaher
Good luck Rose. You have James to thank for this donation as was due to go to him but he has said to send it your way!
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James Danaher
Good luck Rose! I look forward to riding in your slipstream. For as long as I can keep up at least!
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Andrew & Karen Wolfle
Allez Allez Allez. Enjoy.
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William Paterson
How courageous Rose , fantastic countryside and good food , no wine now!
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Daniel Danaher
Good luck Rose!
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David & Ross
Just keep on rolling, Rose and hope you manage to enjoy the ride🚴🚴🏻♀️
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Kirby
Wow. You Danahers never fail to amaze me.
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Jo Cotton
I hope you've got a squishy bike seat pad Rosie and James! Amazingly proud of what you are both doing. You're using electric bikes aren't you? haha!! X x x
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Matt Cotton
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Helen Wilson
Bon courage Rose!
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Andy And Charlotte Collins
Good luck and keep strong. Go you ! Lots of love
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Rose Danaher
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Alison Cotton
Cycle like the wind, Rosie Posie! Proud of you xx
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Dina
Good Luck with the ride! Hope the bum cheeks fair well and you have lots of padding!
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Liv,luke&otis
What a fantastic cause! We hope you'll have an incredible journey and look forward to hearing all about your adventures!!
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Tom Randles
Very cool 😎
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Susie & Merv Rice
AllezAllez Rose!!!
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Jenny & Scully
Go Rose!!! Amazing cycling so far - looking forward to following your the rest of the epic journey!
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Nell Dear
Allez allez!
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Chris Wolfle
Good luck Rose. Inspirational and mad all at the same time
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Mel Roberts
You’re an inspiration Rose!!
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Robin Berry
Nice one Rosie, good luck.
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Harry Lynch
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Zoe Stokes
Onya Danaher!
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Marcia King
Good luck Rose! Amazing effort! X
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Annie Gerrell
Go Rose!!
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David Murray
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Diane Flower
Well done Rose! AMAZING!!
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The Berry’s
Good luck, Rose! You’ll smash it!!
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Penelope Edwards
Keep peddling Rose! Doing a fab job xx
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Anonymous
Good luck Rose! This is an amazing challenge- great work!
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Rachel Mclaren
So SO amazing! Good luck!!
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Lindsey
Incredible Rose - we'll be thinking of you and supporting you!!
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Sonia Monaghan
Good luck Rose, so proud of you! Xx
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Cat
Wishing you all the very best Rose - You'll smash it! Cat and Ian xxx
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Mart Needham
Good luck Rose!
