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 26th 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 France's most famous bike race. 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
£100
Sunvelo Limited
£100
Tony P
Donation to a great cause and to help me commit to the challenge 😱🚵🏼♀️
£53.32
Gary Arnott
It's an amazing thing you are doing.
£53.32
Debbie
Good luck, although you must be mad!
£53.32
Richard Blair
Good luck, Tony!
£50
Sarah Robins
Amazing challenge but you can do it! Good luck and try to enjoy it!
£27.05
Janine Sweet
You're a complete nutter, but wishing you masses of luck! GO YOU!
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Rachael Ten Broeke
Go well!
£27.05
Nathan Brew
Break a leg matey.
£27.05
Richard Prescott
£27.05
Andy Pook
Good luck bro. Enjoy if you can and even possible. Great charity
£27.05
James Lockett
£27.05
Neil Farnish
Good luck mate
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Nancy Gates
Best of luck Sid! What an incredible challenge - wishing you every good wish on the big ol’ Planet x
£27.05
Vivienne Robins
Good luck Tony! Great cause and I’m sure the experience will be amazing
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Chris Cowell
I wouldn’t even dream of attempting this so I wish you the very best of luck.
£27.05
Kathryn Douglas
Good luck Tony! You got this 💪😅
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Stephen Foster
Sounds amazing. Remember to look around and enjoy the views.
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Anonymous
£25.97
Pan Dau Ting
£25
Sarah Billington
£21.84
Danny Somers
This is a proper challenge! You must be mad!
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Alex Fletton
Utter lunacy !! Best of luck Tony and some iconic climbs there !
£20
Jonathan Daniels
Good luck Tony!
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Dan Lodge
Sounds horrendous! Good Luck Tony!
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Sunny Seabrooke
Best of luck Tony, a great adventure for a great cause! Try not to think about Metricstream too much on the way round...
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Carol Hall
Good luck!
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Darren Smith
£11.33
Cerise Reed
I envy your knees!! Go Pooky, go! x
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Jo Todd
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Tony Ballett
Good luck mate
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Julian Grime
Good luck Tony, you will smash it for a great cause
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Helen Ling
Pob Lwc Tony - what a fabulous looking challenge for a very worthy cause. Well done!
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Dave Grindle
£10
Marc Rees
Best of Luck
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Stephen Clarke
Good luck mate !
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Helen Temple
Good luck
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Lisa Bradley
£10
Vanessa Jones
Good luck
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Helen Luton
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Stephen Elliott
Good luck on the rides, and remember the photos at the summits!
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Vanessa Smith
£5
Sharon Lambert
Very best of luck Tony :)
Good luck Tony. Hope your SunVelo trip ahead of the summer adds some good training miles to the legs