We are 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 Nice (due to the Olympics in Paris).
On Friday 21st June 2024 around 100 riders will gather in Florence 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 our 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 our 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 our Sponsors
£500
David Wilson Homes East Midlands
£500
Anonymous
Amazing cause!☺Good Luck and the very best with your challenge. You can do IT!!!!!!!!
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Aroha Holding Bv (johan)
Good luck with your challenge Duncan! What an amazing cause to support young people who aren't as lucky in life as most of us are.
£300
Barratt Homes - North Midlands
Best of luck with your challenge from all at BDW North Mids
£300
Redrow Homes East Midlands
Good luck from all at Redrow East Midlands!!
£250
Richard Hardwicke
A fantastic cause and an incredible challenge. Good luck!
£250
Tony Mcleman/tom West
We wish you all the very best of luck for this amazing cause from Fleet & Commercial insurance brokers
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Tanvic Commercial Limited
Good luck from all at Tanvic Commercial.
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Scott Davidson
All the best Duncan very jealous
£150
Green Mile Trees
Good luck! From us all at Green Mile Trees
£150
Cornerstone Business Insurance Ltd
best of luck with the training and event. It's a heck of a challenge and we look forward to seeing the photos of you crossing the finishing line.
£108
Jill & James Chandler
Good Luck Duncan you’ll smash it.
£108
Bellway Homes East Midlands
Good luck and best wishes from all at Bellway EM
£108
Paul Eggleston
Good luck Dunc, rather you than me!
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Martijn Verboom Gebroeder Boer Boskoop Holland
£108
Paul Thompson
Good luck Duncan
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Cc
Well done youth
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Claire Birch
Well done you ..x
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John Thomas - Alpine Cadence Cycling
Smash it Duncan!!
£100
Jack And The Champions Family
You'll smash it!
£100
David Pick
Good luck Dunc you will need it. Mammoth task ahead but you will smash it Nip & Sally
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Ahs Ltd
Wishing you all the very best in raising money for such a worthy cause
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Old Hall Nurseries Ltd
£55
Armatus Canine
good luck Duncan
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Coles Nurseries Ltd
Wishing you luck and hope you get around ok.
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Kevin Boddy
Good luck mate enjoying the training rides with you. Chapeau on entering event
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Combinatie Mauritz Bv
Good luck!
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Harrowden Turf Limited
All the best with what will be an amazing experience but a real challenge!
£38
Ridgeway Graphics
Good luck!
£27
Sara Thomas
Good luck Duncan, such a great cause!
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Anonymous
£27
Ben Wright Bellway
Good luck Chapeau!
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Owen
£27
Jim Sutherland
£25
Ronin Kyokushin
an amazing achievement good luck!!!!!
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Anonymous
* See you at the finish! * xx :)
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Robin Williams
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Kate
So impressive to take up this challenge Duncan, hope you get a minute to admire the views. Best of luck, Kate and Bill (and Reggie!!)
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Frances Grant
Best of luck! Fran xx
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Tracy
Wishing you all the best- stay safe and take care even with that crazy blood in your body.
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Paul Moreton
Congratulations on such a worthy and noble undertaking.
Wishing you good luck with the challenge from all at DWH.