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
£315
Squarefoot
£200
Paul Mckevitt
CAF Paul McKevitt
£200
Paul
Good Luck Ross. Hope you come back in a Yellow Jersey
£150
From T& M . Ayr
Good luck !
£119.88
Douglas Colman
Go Ross! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
£108
The Campbell Family
We are so impressed! Having sat on a bus, heading up some of those routes ….. cannot even imagine the fitness, grit & determination to push yourself up there… and for such a great cause! Well done Ross, respect! Robert, Danielle, Charlotte & Georgina xxxx
£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
Diana C
Good Luck Ross
£100
Robert Cook
Go Ross. Hope you manage to enjoy it!
£100
Dpetrie
You've got this Ross B, love the Petrie's
£100
Craig Semple
You are totally mad! I am totally convinced you will achieve this.
£100
Andrew Waddell
Extraordinary, every day. Fantastic Ross!
£100
H, E, D &m
£100
Alan G
Worthy Cause and enjoy. the ride
£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
Sally Mcewen
Good luck for the wee challenge & reaching your target for a great cause.
£54
Evans Family
Best of luck Ross from The Valleys!
£54
Miss Kelly A Macewan
Good luck Ross
£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
Moira Foulds
Good Luck and best wishes Ross 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♀️
£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
£50
Chris Sutherland
May the road rise up to meet you and the wind be always at your back.
£50
Kevin Mcginley
Stay strong, dig deep, good luck 💪🤞
£43.20
Ian Tooley
Good luck Ross!! You can do it!!!
£37
David Darling
Well done, sir!
£32.40
The Foxes
All the very best Ross!
£30
Michael Gilmour
Good Luck Ross! Hope your legs are up to it! M
£27
Jinty
Well Done !
£27
Marion Palmer
Good luck with this amazing challenge Ross x
£27
Francis Lake
Best of luck Ross
£27
Murray Robb
£27
Maisie Hennessey
Bon Voyage
£27
Kenneth Macewan
Good luck
£27
Alan Rennie
All the best Ross
£25
Elizabeth Mcquillan
Good luck.
£25
Kenneth Davidson
Good luck Ross!
£25
Graeme Jessop
Go well Ross! 💪🚴
£25
Eileen Dark
Very best of luck with the training and the ride Ross
£25
Ross Baxter
What a challenge! Good luck Ross
£21.60
Kath Thomson
If anyone can, Ross Barbour can! GL!
£21
David Darling
All the best Ross
£20
Ross Barber
Cash donation from Mrs M Jones
£20
Caroline Nicholson
Inspirational having just driven around parts of the route I’m in awe of your fabulous achievement for such a great cause too Hope you are able to relax now
£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!
£15
Ged Mead
Good luck!
£10.80
Anonymous
Fabulous achievement Ross 😊 Kirsty T
£10.80
Harley Mathieson
£10.80
From team SQFT hope this helps on those climbs. Enjoy and well done