Le Loop - supporting the William Wates Memorial Trust
Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals in July 2025
I'm riding the 'Mountains Week' - 6 stages taking in the Pyrenees, Provence and the Alps. Big ticket climbs include Col du Tourmalet, Mont Ventoux, Courchevel and La Plagne.
The William Wates Memorial Trust is a charity set up in 1998 in memory of Will Wates by his family after he was tragically killed while on his gap year. It is a grant-giving Trust which aims to support disadvantaged young people via art, sport and education to keep them away from a life of crime and violence. Some of their stories can be read here.
These are young people whose lives can be changed, with your help.
Every £ that you donate goes straight to helping others – the charity has no paid staff and I’ll be covering all the costs of the Mountains Week.
Merci beaucoup !!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£265
Simon Ward
£262
Mum & Dad
We are both very proud of your effort. We thought that it would be less expensive to donate than to meet your post-ride bar bill!!
£262
Everyone At Spring & Co
All the best Simon - I'm expecting a similar race pace to Tedaj Pogacar!
£103.60
Phil Spring
Simon, now I know you’re mad doing this. Nonetheless what a great thing to do for such a wonderful cause. Most of all enjoy the adventure.
£53.32
Nigel
£53.32
Mark Grundy
£53.32
Malcolm Blythman
£37.47
Jon Wood
Best of luck Si … will be cheering you on remotely via Strava 😉
£27.05
Charli Ward
Go Dada!! <3
£21.84
David Spain
Just do it!
£21.84
David Barnes
Good luck
£16.56
Bryan Griffin
An epic challenge for an extremely worthy cause, all the best to you Si.
£16.56
James Jenkinson
Good luck Simon
