I'm 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 Paris, some 3,400kms later.
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
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Tom Hampshire
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Hils & Colin Smith
Allez, allez Tom, you got this! Good luck from all the Smiths
£100
Edward Jones
Go fast, have fun!
£59.40
Shweta Trivedi
Bon courage Tom :)
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Richard Saulet
Awesome challenge for a great cause! Remember to enjoy it?!
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Jamie Jaggard
Very impressive Tom. Great cause. Good luck!
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Simon Brown
Well done Tom on taking on a massive challenge for a great cause. Will be a lot of fun! Don’t forget the chamois cream!
£54
Bruce Mcculloch
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Michael & Stella Greggs
Tom you legend. Wish I was doing it with you! Albeit I understand why you didn’t want to held back by someone like me….. Go smash it! Enjoy your time. Be at your best (ie beat RJ). Love you. Well done. M&S G xxx
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Al & Heather Wilson
Chapeau! Nearly there Tom. Well done. Al & Heather
£50
Hamish Clark
Cracking initiative and charity Tom! All the best with this buddy 👏🏼👏🏼
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Anonymous
Bonne chance Tom, have a great ride!
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Charles Strick
Well for, Tom. What a tremendous effort.
£27
Neil Chrismas
Amazing! Good luck and enjoy it Tom
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Pete Thomas
Good luck Tom! Hope you can enjoy the wine and cheese too
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Rupert Davies
Good luck Tom!
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Saj Patel
Good luck Tom - great cause!
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Ben Whittingham
Good luck Tom- hope the training is going well!
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Matthew Mooly
£21.60
Joshua Walker
Best of luck Tom. That’s a lot of hills!
£20
Mark Caporn
Good luck .. enjoy the burn!
£16.20
Mark Barnsley
Good luck Tom
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