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 and finishes 21 stages later in Paris
On Friday 25th June 2025 around 100 riders will gather in Lille for the 'Grand Depart'. Some cycle a few days, some ride further. More will join us over the following 3 weeks of the tour.
Riders tackle one of a selection of "Loops" riding anything from 2 to all 21 stages of the Tour de France route. 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!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£318
John Winter
£259
Anonymous
£250
Kimberley Lewis
I can't believe you are doing this madness, but we believe in you!! Good Luck!!!
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Didier
A great challenge, especially if you tackled the mountain stages.
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Kevin Doran
Lunatic!! The odds on you making NYC have just dramatically dropped 😂😂
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Ping
Ride like the wind Tan!
£106
Lisa Francis
Well done, huge respect
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Christina
May the wind be at your back!
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Christian De Monte
Huge effort for a great cause - I hope you'll enjoy the ride!
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Sandra Brown
For a great cause and happy to support my dear friend!!
£79.50
Kathy
£79.50
Killian O'donoghue
Best of luck and well done!
£79.50
Charles H
Cheers!
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Your Brother
Wind behind your back...and extra padding on your seat... Ride On!!!
£53.32
James Ranger
Great cause and good luck! See you on the start line!
£53.32
Ally Moncrieff
Some effort boss, and a brilliant cause, can't wait to hear all about it.
£53.32
Nicholas Hughes
Wishing you the best of luck Tangwena and a bit of a tailwind!
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Paul Craigie
Big up yuself and stay safe on those descents!
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Bill & Glin
Wind at your back...
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Justin
Good luck bro!
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Begna Gebreyes
Good luck
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Jethro Hancock
Congratulations Tangwena - I get a puncture around Richmond park! Jethro, Olivia and Emilia
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Ian Shaw
Love a challenge and this is a cracker!!! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
£42.79
Dawn Nelson
Be safe!!
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Richard Lyle
Amazing challenge Tangwena. Good luck. Time to get an electric bike!
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Akua Br
What an amazing challenge! Wishing you strength, smooth roads, and a truly memorable ride. Best of luck - you’ve got this! Akua
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Natalie Danti
GOOD LUCK my friend! A fantastic journey of the soul, the mind and the body :-) ciao Natalie
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Pam Bains
Great challenge for a good cause, you got this Tangwena - Good Luck!
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Sabrina
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Zandi Ndlovu
WOW!!! Glad to see I'm not the only mad one!!! 😂 GOOD LUCK Tangwena. What a FAB experience this is going to be!!!
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Stuart Conroy
Amazing effort Tangwena & best of luck!
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Kimberley Goode
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Anonymous
Well done Tangwena. Great achievement
What a daring amazing challenge! Well done!! John