I'm taking on an epic cycling challenge in aid of William Wates Memorial Trust: Ride Le Loop....all 21 stages of the 2023 Tour de France Route
Every penny raised will go directly towards 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.
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 on Sunday 16th July.
On Saturday 24th June 2023 around 100 riders will gather in Bilbao for the 'Grand Depart'. Some cycle a few days, some ride further. More will join us over the following 3 weeks of the tour.
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!
My Updates
Stage 2
Saturday 27th Aug
The first 40 kilometres lead on the flat along two reservoirs north of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Moments later, after Legutio, the route descends to Mondragón to continue onto more hilly terrain.
In quick succession the riders tackle the Côte d’Udana (4.7 kilometres at 4.7%) and Côte d’Aztiria (2.8 kilometres 5.9%).The rest of the day leads via flat intermezzo’s from one short climb to the next. KOM contenders should be ready at the Côte d’Alkiza (4.1 kilometres at 6.1%) and Côte de Gurutze (2.6 kilometres at 6.1%)
Stage 1
Saturday 27th Aug
Thank you to my Sponsors
£150
From T& M . Ayr
£119.88
Douglas Colman
Go Ross! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
£105
Hamish Barber
Smash it dad with you all the way. PEDAL PEDAL PEDAL!!! Hi Ross, clinging onto your younger days but hope you smash and show that age is only a number and you enjoy it, and show off to Mish that your the fittest barber. Enjoy it and sorry that only a small donation, only a student 🫣 From Scott Lawson P.S PEDAL, PEDAL, PEDAL
£100
Al Barber
Good luck, Ross.
£100
Craig Semple
You are totally mad! I am totally convinced you will achieve this.
£100
H, E, D &m
£100
Jbm Estate Agents
Good luck Ross. You can do it! From everyone at JBM Estate Agents, we wish you well.
£100
Paula, Ian Tudor & Bryce Puszet
I am jealous. Go smash it. Hoping to see you at one or two stages. Paula xx
£54
Kendall
This is madness Ross! Best of luck. Will keep an eye out for the route and dates and maybe see you out en route in Alpes 🚴♂️🏔
£54
Alastair Peden
Beyond epic challenge, go and destroy it!! Deep respect for taking this on and for a worthy cause. 🙏
£54
Tom Blake
£54
Andrew Monaghan
£54
Ross Barber
£54
Mark Paton
£54
Teresa Barber
😱😱😱😱
£50
Kirsty Legge
Enjoy it!
£50
Angus Behm
Good luck Ross an epic adventure!
£50
J And M.a.
Good luck! Stay safe!
£50
The Sb Family
Very impressive Cousin Ross. Great cause.
£50
James Taylor
All the best Ross. I know you’ll smash it after all the hard work to come. More sponsorship to come next year.
£50
Mike Sinclair
Enjoy yourself, Ross, you will, greatly
£43.20
Ian Tooley
Good luck Ross!! You can do it!!!
£32.40
The Foxes
All the very best Ross!
£30
Michael Gilmour
Good Luck Ross! Hope your legs are up to it! M
£27
Marion Palmer
Good luck with this amazing challenge Ross x
£27
Murray Robb
£27
Kenneth Macewan
Good luck
£25
Elizabeth Mcquillan
Good luck.
£25
Eileen Dark
Very best of luck with the training and the ride Ross
£25
Ross Baxter
What a challenge! Good luck Ross
£21
David Darling
All the best Ross
£20
Mairi Simpso
Well done Ross.
£20
Mark Hunter
CMONNNN ROSSSCO!!! 🚴
£16.20
Nancy Lee
Good luck Ross! It’s a great cause and opportunity!
Good luck !