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
£1,000
Provincial Grand Masonic Lodge Of Essex
£1,000
Lodge Of Xv
£700
Robert Miller
£515
Sem Kneeshaw
Best of luck mate!
£500
Friends At The Hop Inn.
Donations made following an amazing talk by Paul at barfield capital tours at the wonderful Hop Inn Hornchurch. Thanks to all for coming. Thanks also to Robert Smith and Sons butchers Hornchurch and Le Moulin Patisserie for their generous raffle donations.
£250
Chapter Of Xv
£220
Iwrfc
Donation is money raised at Ilford Wanderers Rugby club lunch on Sat. Thanks for much to friends and team mates at IWRFC.
£200
Hutton Lodge
£108
Stephen Bull
Keep in pedalling Paul, all the best from us all.
£108
Emmanuel Doublet
Great cause, tough challenge ! Go Johnny !
£108
Steve Stuckey
Good luck Johnny and Greenie
£108
Jim Fuller
Best of luck Greenie - top effort and a great cause!
£108
Bad Bob
Congratulations on completing the challenge Greenie an awesome effort!
£108
Rob Folkes
Good luck chum, can’t believe you’re going to do it but I think I remember you mentioning it.
£100
Alex Miller
Ilford Wanderers and Mayfield on tour yet again, remember first alcoholic drink to be taken before 10am or you will have chairman Stucks to answer to. Stay safe, love from the Miller family.
£100
Chuck Robinson
Go Greenie! Fantastic challenge for a fantastic cause. I know you will give it your best shot. Good luck!
£100
Anonymous
What a great fundraising activity Greenie. You are of course as mad as a hatter. We look forward to hearing about your progress. Bon Chance!
£100
Pete And Tina
EPIC 🤗 Go go go… we know you will get there!
£100
Baz
Well done Greenie and John on an outstanding achievement. Greenie I’ve enjoyed the video updates and they brought home what a phenomenal effort each day was. You should both be really proud of yourselves.
£100
Horistic Chapter
£100
Joan And Andy
Well done and best of luck from the Brett’s.
£75
Dangling
Good Luck. Fantastic Effort
£54
Friends From Oman
Best of luck
£54
Paul Church
Best of Luck Greenie!
£54
Jp
Good luck ...and take plenty of arse cream
£54
David Hemmings
Good luck lads. Regards Ginger
£54
James Guckian
good luck Greenie - those 21 days are going to hurt
£54
Chris And Debs Hollands
Good luck Johnny, from Chris, Debs and Nancy xxx
£54
Martin Beadle
Hi Greenie wishing you the best of luck on the ride. It is a great cause and I know you will complete the course no problems. Can you please promise to talk about something else once you’ve finished.
£54
Cam Mcgregor
Go for it, mate
£54
Mr R H Plant-mason
Good luck Mace.
£54
Richard Plant-mason
Mayfield spirit Johnny. Never give up. Good luck. Mace
£54
Shaun Silver
Wishing you the best of luck.
£54
John Peardon
Admire you mate. All the best.
£50
Tim Kneeshaw
Best of luck.
£50
Leigh Bliss
£50
Gary Green
£50
Paul Clancy
Best of luck John
£50
Anonymous
£50
Brian Green
Big lump to chew Paul but with the right mind and belief I know you can do it. So proud you are one of us Greenies….
£50
John Allum
£50
Dai Rees
Youre a good man Greenie, mad but good.
£50
Rob Gayler
You're mad, good luck though, it's a great cause
£50
Bradley St Pierre
Good luck John , going to test you to the limit but you will smash it !
£43
Phil Jones
Such a great way to raise money for a good cause. Well done and keep it going through the mountains, all the very best, regards Phil
£43
Colin Blake
Good luck Greenie, I’m expecting at least 5 stage wins from you! Have fun and enjoy the experience.
£43
Tollgate Rugby
£40
Aida Tageldin
Good luck Uncle Johnny! From Aida and Ryan xx
£32
Josh Ryall
Good luck John
£32
Andy And Deepti
Thanks to Andy and Deepti for their donation. That said I had to wear an East London rugby shirt for the evening, no such thing as a free lunch :) cheers
£32
Connor
Winnings from a family , count the coins in the jar, gratefully donated by son-in-law Conner. Cheers Connor
£32
Rachel Morris
Go show those loops who's boss!! Love Stacey & Rach, Joe&Jam
£32
Andrew Plested
From one of the old headless chickens
£30
Steve & Grace Welch
Well done Greenie. A very noble cause and by jove you deserve a pat on the back for this achievement 👏
£30
Paul Warr
£30
Ian Tomlinson
From Rachel Fullard's Dad and Anne
£30
Keith Green
My Uncle wanted to donate to the cause but sadly passed away on Thursday, so a donation on his behalf . Cheers Keith.
£27
David Dutch
Best of luck Paul. A big challenge, but sure you will smash it.
£27
Ralph Allum
£27
Mick Laws (spuddy)
Good luck John
£27
Dennis Golding
£27
Vincent Bourke
Good luck 👍
£27
Graham Wright
Go well mate , good luck.
£27
Jacqueline Horne
Great challenge John. Hope you enjoy it. Good luck.
£27
Kevin Beer-jones
£27
Timmy Hall
£27
Dominic Hayzelden
£27
Kevin Walsh
Great work Greenie, love your insights and reflections. Look forward to the book!!!
£27
Nicholas Keen
Great Work Paul Well done mate Nick
£27
Rod And Angela Kay
Wishing you all the best and hope you have a great experience. Amazing Challenge
£27
Neil Lightfoot
£27
Shiv Gill
Good luck John all the best Gilly Good Bloke
£27
Nigel Mchugh
Good luck Jon!! All the best mate!
£27
The Johnson’s
Good luck John , stay safe , love Kim , mark, Charlie , Harry & Millie
£27
Neil Black
Good luck matey. Great cause. Sticky
£27
Suzanne Silver
£27
Terry Botten
Good luck Greenie I hope all goes well mate
£27
Mark Irving
Good luck Johnny!
£27
Maria
Bonne!!! Chance Greenie. Hope all the training for Le Tour is going well and well one on smashing your target. This is an amazing challenge!!!!
£27
Patrick Stroud
Best of luck Johnny
£27
Bakers
Good Luck
£27
George Stilgoe
Great start good luck with the rest 👍
£27
The Ryall’s
Well done
£27
George Stilgoe
Good start and best of luck with the rest John 👍
£27
Howard Dale
Allez Greenie!
£27
Anonymous
£27
Brad Stone
Good Luck mate x Plenty of Chammy cream
£27
Bruce Forsyth
Best of luck Greenie
£27
Robert Mathew
Good luck Jonny
£27
Frank Allum
Good luck :)
£27
Freddie Summers
£25
Liam Hollands
Good luck Johnny! Liam & Lucy
£25
John H
That’s a tough challenge Johnny, good luck from Sue and John
£25
Jonathan Chatfield
£25
Rachel Fullard
Good luck with the ride Greenie! You are an absolute legend and I'm sure you will smash it.
£25
Nia Mellor
What an epic adventure for an incredible cause. Nice one Greenie - good luck!
£25
Bradley Hollands
Good luck Johnny! From Brad, Leisha and Hallie.
£25
Seb Gordon
£25
Stephen Rossiter
Good luck mate
£25
Kerry & Steve Ackroyd
Good luck John
£25
Andy May
Thats a hell of a challenge - good luck guys. Chapeaux
£25
Rob Kelleher
Good man Paul all the best Rob Kelleher
£25
Steve Kennedy
Good luck mate
£25
Tracie Hollands
Good Luck Johnny x
£22
Pete Sweetman
Good luck Greenie, amazing challenge for a great cause. Enjoy mate and stay safe. Pete and family
£22
Chris Richards
Good Luck Greenie, keep smashing it.
£22
Ces Loader
Marv. Rugby must have knocked all the sense out of you, you absolute nutter! Bon chance Mon ami, Marv
£22
Maria Selwyn
Good luck John x
£22
Glint Dental Clinics
Donation from Glint Dental in Hornchurch. Thanks very much
£22
Darren Priestley
Good luck Greenie. Will be following your progress.
£22
Stephen Curry
Good luck mucka
£22
Rob Thorpe
Good luck Paul!
£22
Dennis Golding
All the best
£22
Alaysa Bond
Well done Greenie! Massive achievement we’re all just pleased you didn't die. Celebrators beers soon! The Bonds x
£22
Glenn Ellis
Great ambition for a good cause ! ATB Paul and John 👍
£22
Nick Barr
Good luck Greenie! What an adventure
£22
Matthew Spall
£22
Gary Lizzimore
£22
Drew
Well done mate, amazing achievement. Drew
£22
Jane Locke
Well done Jonny, great cause.
£21
Martin Ward
An amazing effort by all! Genuinely awesome.
£20
Graham Loader
Go Greenie! If I can get a tandem can I come. Good luck mate.
£20
Heidi Angove
Good luck John
£20
Greenie
me again
£20
Sam Collins
Go Greenie!!!
£20
Paul Ellis
A Marine and a Para together in France in June. Lets hope it ends as well as D-Day. Good Luck Greenie x
£20
Sash Seevaratnam
You're going to smash it Greenie! :)
£20
Matt Fitzgerald
£20
Graham Loader
Good luck John. I'm sureyou will put in a Big shift. Just make sure you are in front of Greenie.
£20
Liam Johnston
Good luck mate
£20
Rich W - Hcc
£20
Jon Witt
Go on Greenie lad 💪
£20
Andy Winters
Mate, good luck … you may need it but I know you will smash it 😁 well done in advance
£20
Banger
Keep safe John
£20
Jerry Meek
Go Greenie. Don’t forget your puncture repair kit and take the stabilisers off when you get to France
£20
Tracy Jane Gunn
Go on Greenie, fabulous cause.
£20
Kate Morley
Well done, you can do it x
£20
Magda
Good luck! X
£20
Jackie Hollands Tag El Din
Good luck 🍀
£20
Paul Green
£16
Steve Hooper
Good luck John
£15
Harry Minhas
You're a crazy guy for taking up this challenge, but much respect to you mate! Great cause. Good luck!
£13
Natalie Sullivan
£11
Victor
Good luck!
£11
Sandy Jones
Good luck x
£11
Paul Bailey
Good luck Paul
£11
Paul Miller
Have an amazing trip Paul, it sounds absolutely incredible (although I would not be able to do it). All the best mate
£11
Alvina Lachman-miller
all the best Greenie!
£11
Linda Smith
Good luck Paul . I know you can do this x
£11
Dan Taylor
Good luck and best wishes, both for the ride and what comes after. Hope the hunt for those training hills in Essex is successful!
£11
Andy B (hcc)
Doing amazing mate, how are you not on your knees! Keep going, totally in awe.
£11
Andy Jones 2822
Good luck
£11
Elizabeth Medley
£11
Carolyn
Good luck on your epic bike ride for a fantastic cause! Go Greenie!
£11
Spencer Littlechild
Best of luck Greenie Spenno
£11
Monique Page
Good luck!! Going to smash it
£11
Melody Squire
£10
Jayda Khimji
good luck !! :)
£10
Joanne
Hay way to go Greenie well done
£10
Sarah White
£10
Clement Dessaint
£10
Ben Tan
Friend of Frank, best of luck!
£10
Catherine Lau
All the very best!
£5
Katarzyna Karbowska
£5
Anonymous
Thanks you for anonymous donation from customer of J&J
