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 Saturday 27th June 2026 around 100 riders will gather in Barcelona 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
£1.02k
Andrew D’auria Solutions
£1,000
Swansea.com
Wishing you huge luck on your ride Tim, from all the team here at Swansea.com! Allez Allez!
£1,000
Innes England
£1,000
Judy Carr
In memory of Judy Carr. Legacy donation to WWMT, a charity mum would've loved to support. With love from Pete, Dom, Immy and Tim
£520
Tide Advisory Ltd
Best of luck. A tremendous challenge for a wonderful charity.
£333.30
Gavin Howard
£250
Thomas Carroll
Wshing you good luck. From Rhys Thomas (Thomas Carroll).
£250
Morgan Hemp & Co - Joe Parker
Good luck Tim!
£111.30
Pankow Limited
Good luck Tim, I’m sure you’ll be fine, I’ll be keeping an eye on Strava.
£106
Peter Carr
£106
Brian Stephens
Wishing you luck on your massive challenge.
£106
Chris Hope
Matt said you don’t have many friends so I needed to donate £100 !!!
£100
Steven Harvey
great charity Tim ..... best of luck with the ride (and the weather !)
£100
Andy C
Good luck Tim and take plenty of vaseline 😂
£100
James
As someone who sold me my first proper road bike, you continue to be an inspiration Tim. I am sure you will do it! Good luck and let’s celebrate afterwards 🍾
£100
Andrew Nisbet
£100
Chris Foxall
Sounds like a really good cause. Best of luck for the Mars bar challenge!
£100
Chris Connor
Sounds like a lovely ride ;) ;0. I hope you’re able to enjoy a bit of it.
£100
Matthew Denney
I am really not sure it is worth that much pain to get out the house for 3 weeks. 😂
£100
Gavin Morgans
Good luck Tim, I hope you have got a good saddle!!
£100
Dom Carr
Go well Tim and remember it’s an eating competition….
£100
Dai Williams
Good luck Tim!
£79.50
Kevin Painter
Good luck with your epic ride.
£79.50
Brian Morgan
Hope it goes well 👍
£53.32
Annette Jones
Great cause, cycle well - good for you.
£53.32
Gary Partridge
All the best with the ride!!
£53.32
Nigel Griffiths
£53.32
Chris Rand
Best of luck Tim!
£50
Ap Architecture And Planning Ltd
£50
Anonymous
£50
Blanche Sainsbury
Go for it! Blanche and Mark
£50
Ashley Flynn
I very much rather you than me :) Bonne chance!
£50
Ian Bidmead
Great cause and what a challenge - good luck!
£50
Rob Russell
Awesome challenge Tim - enjoy the downhills.....the rest will be painful!!
£35.73
Mark Shepherd
Great cause, great experience - reckon you’ll love it (well perhaps not the climbs…). good luck!
£32.23
Paul Thorburn
I’ll need some lessons later in the year for part of my own challenge. Great effort Tim
£27.05
Matt Mcmahon
£27.05
Stuart Watkins
Good luck mate. Will be an incredible experience. Similar to magor flats and wentwood!!
£27.05
John Richardson
Good luck mate . Epic challenge and effort !
£27.05
David Haseldine
Enjoy it mate. You will be good. 💪
£27.05
Simon Morgan
Get pedalling! Let's see you in that Yellow Jersey! Simon
£26.45
Imogen
Good luck Tim, remember to pack the Sudocrem!
£21.84
Phil Lane
£21.84
Glen Phillips
Best of luck Tim!
£11.33
Henry
£10
Good luck Tim from ADS