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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. I'll be taking on the first nine stages, riding 1,626km in just nine days  including huge mountain climbs in the Pyrenees. 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!

 

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Reach My Goal

Raised

£2,718 + £214.15 GiftAid

My Goal

£2,500

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OUCH!

Wednesday 7th Dec
OMG! 🚴‍♂️ This could hurt! 😧 1626 km cycling in just nine days, including huge mountain stages in the Pyrenees, covering the first nine stages of the 2023 Tour De France race route. I'm raising money for the brilliant William Wates Memorial Trust, with a goal of £2,500 and covering all costs myself so 100% of funds raised raise make a difference to disadvantaged young people. Please do chip in whatever you can afford via the link below, I know times are hard but they are even harder for some. I'll be sharing updates and proof of my training pain as time passes and of course the event itself. It's sure to be an adventure and I would love your support!  

Thank you to my Sponsors

£1,000

Whittlesea Mortgages

Crack on!

£108

Andy Marsh

£108

Cinderella

I’d love to be there to cheer you on, but the children and I will be following every step of your epic mission from home - and cooking delicious dinners after your training rides to keep you motivated over the coming months! This is huge, I’m very proud of you.

£108

Stuart Forrest

Several very big days out on the bike! Ride well, keep it rubber side down, and enjoy! Stuart, Cherry, Elsie & Rose

£108

Cecilia And Richard Whittlesea

£108

Sam Whittlesea

£81

Emma And Denver

Head down bottoms up and good luck, we hope you get some enjoyment and it isn't too gruelling 👍 ✨️

£54

Pure Protect

Good luck Sam, from all at Pure Protect

£54

Tmg Network

Well done sam, great effort from Everyone at head office

£50

Ray Cornish

Great cause Sam, so proud of you for tackling this huge challenge. Take care of yourself and Lamby and come home safe. Much love Ray xx

£50

Cherry

Proud of you Sam x

£50

Cura

Good luck Sam! From your friends at Cura.

£50

Leighton Ballantine

Well done Sam. Great effort. Enjoy it 😉

£50

Fliss And Ray Cornish

Wow, what an amazing challenge - and for such a good cause. Go Sam!

£50

Anonymous

Hope you manage the ride with no injuries - good luck John & Juliet

£43.20

Dilys Hanson

You are a superstar Sam. Wishing you lots of strength. With best wishes, Dilly and Peter xx

£35

Jules

Inspirational, Sam!

£27

David Ballantine

Congratulation on the massive achievement, it looked like an awesome experience and for a great cause.

£27

Jordan Croft

£27

Simon Hill

Best of luck Sam. An epic challenge for a very worthy cause. Chapeau

£27

Emily Griffin

Good luck Sam!

£27

Simon Richards

Congratulations Sam, I know a little about multi day cycling trips and how hard it is, day after day. You've absolutely smashed it, should be very proud of your achievement and what good it will do for your charity.

£25

Anonymous

I told you I'd donate. . . Congratulations on completing this! From the Edneys

£25

Jonathan Needham

Keep going mate 👊🏼🚀

£21.60

West Country Drainage Services

Good luck Sam you will smash it, Leanne and Jody x

£21.60

Chloë & Charlie

Good Luck Sam!

£21.60

Adam Laws

£21.60

Sanita Jankovska

£20

Rachel H

Go smash it Sam 💪

£20

Louise & Stuart Kington

Good luck Sam! If you’re as good at this as you are mortgages, you’ll smash it 😁

£20

Mark Chappell

Good Luck Sam!

£20

Luke Whittlesea

Good adventure, from bro 🙂

£20

Matt & Megan

£16.20

Alison Wright

Good luck

£15

Lisa

Good luck Sam! Sounds epic but you’ll smash it

£15

Jen Kemp

Best of luck Sam! I'm sure you'll smash it!

£15

Aisling Magill

You are going to breeze it Sam. The best of luck

£10.80

Charlotte Godding

Good luck Sam!! Such a brilliant cause to raise money for. Enjoy the views through the pain, you have got this!!😊

£10.80

Thomas Denovan

£10.80

Jo Savant (reader)

Good luck huni, you’ve got this x

£10.80

Simon Cutler

Good luck mate!

£10.80

Brian Laney

Good luck my friend from Brian Laney

£10.80

James Thompson

Best of Luck Sam, enjoy the journey its a special place to be!

£10.80

Antonio Araldi

You are the best 💪💪

£10.80

Lesley Elsworthy

Well done Sam

£10.80

Anna Shakespeare-luck

£10

Liv & Joe

£10

Josh Padfield

Amazing work Sam, hope you're smashing it!!

£10

Anonymous

£10

Dave Poole

£10

Mohammad Zahoor

£10

Alison Wright

Keep going Sam

£10

Shaun Luther

Good luck!

£5.40

Victoria Burden

Good luck Sam.Sorry it’s not much.Hope you get your goal and enjoy the adventure 👍🏻

£5.40

Marcus P

Congrats on completing the Le Loop stages- despite the difficulty with the injury!