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11/08/2026

With August marching on, we’re looking towards the end of the month, when we’ll wrap up our 2026 fundraising and announce our final figure at the start of September - and it’s looking like a bumper year!

But behind that number are the young people who make every mile of our ride matter.
This summer, we met Connor and Jayden, who shared how much it has meant to have charities believe in them - and, just as importantly, to have someone there to provide the continuity of support they can depend on.

That feels like a powerful parallel to our own experience on the road. A tough day in the saddle is made that little bit easier when you’re part of a peloton: looking out for each other, sharing the load and making sure nobody is left behind.

That’s what this event is really about. Not just the miles ridden or the challenge taken on by our cyclists, but the greater good those miles can help create - giving young people opportunities, support and someone in their corner when they need it most.

We’ll share our final fundraising total in early September. For now, we’re celebrating the young people at the heart of this ride, and everyone who has helped make a difference to their journey. 💛🚴

08/08/2026

06/08/2026

Some roads stay with you forever.

Where the mountains are bigger, the climbs are steeper, and every turn reveals another breathtaking view.

This is Le Loop. Ride some of the most spectacular roads on Earth with us next summer on the Tour of Tours 2027.

Are you ready for the challenge?

04/08/2026

How do you feed 100 cyclists riding 100+ miles a day for three weeks? 🚴🍌☕
Like this...

Every day, we set up 4 well-earned feed stops, roughly every 40km, to keep riders fuelled, hydrated and smiling.

🥜 Feed Stop 1: Nuts, dried fruit, bananas... and if you're lucky, a delicious local cake.

🥪 Feed Stop 2: Fresh sandwiches, fruit, tea and coffee.

🥗 Feed Stop 3: Lunch! Think pasta, noodles, rice, couscous or chickpea salads, all packed with colourful veg, nuts and plenty of flavour. Add fruit, maybe some cheese, and perhaps even a fruit tart.

🍫 Feed Stop 4: The finish-line fuel - crisps, chocolate and fizzy drinks. Sometimes all you need is a hit of salt and sugar to get you through those final miles to the hotel.

These stops are so much more than places to eat. They're daily highlights - often set in stunning locations, sometimes beside lakes or rivers where riders can cool off, always with shade, plenty of smiles, and a brilliant crew ready to look after everyone.

On tour, food isn't just fuel - it's part of the adventure. And we take it very seriously indeed.

A huge, heartfelt thank you to our amazing supporters:
☕ Clifton Coffee for keeping everyone caffeinated.
🌱 Vegware for donating our compostable cups, plates, bowls and cutlery.
🧼 for supplying the hand sanitiser and wipes that help keep everyone healthy throughout the tour.

We couldn't do it without you. 💚

30/07/2026

🫶 LE LOOP'S ODE TO THE SUPPORTERS:

Our Loopers are awesome human beings. They ride their hearts out, and they go above and beyond with their fundraising to give young people opportunities in life that many of us take for granted.

But they don't do this alone. They have an army of supporters at home: the husbands, wives and partners; the kids, mums, dads, aunties and uncles; the mates; the colleagues; the cycling club buddies, the physios, the coaches and all their WONDERFUL, generous donors who are helping us to raise OVER £450,000 (and counting) for .

📣 So this is a shout out to all of you. You all had a crucial role to play in making this year's Tour the spectacular success that it was and we salute you.

THANK YOU for making all of this possible. You ROCK! 🙌

28/07/2026

After all the excitement of the 2026 Tour's ride into Paris on Sunday, what better time to start planning your own epic cycling challenge for next Summer?

We've now released all remaining places for our 2027 TOUR OF TOURS - so start dreaming BIG and sign up for one of our Loops to ride our favourite historic stages of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the pro race.

Next summer - this could be YOU!

Allez! Allez!

23/07/2026

2027 SALES OPEN TOMORROW MORNING, 9AM UK TIME

- Rode the 2026 Tour and can't get enough of it?
- Been following us for years, but never quite plucked up the courage to sign up?
- Keen cyclist, looking for the next adventure?
- Alumni, looking for the perfect year to return?

The 2027 Tour of Tours is here for YOU. It's going to be the stuff of legends!
21 Historic Tour de France stages, one week ahead of the pro race: 25 June - 19 July 2027.

Just hit the red 'Book 2027' Button on our home page or this link: https://rideleloop.org/sign-up-shop/

Allez! Allez!

22/07/2026

Our final Tour Blog is now live - from the Alps to Paris - check it out!

If you're thinking of riding 2027, our blogs are a great way to get a feel for the event. Remember - sales open this Friday at 9am! Go to our website and hit the 'Book 2027' red button.

Vive Le Tour!
https://rideleloop.org/the-alps-and-onwards-to-paris/

20/07/2026

The day after stage 21 ...
Most of our Loopers are heading home from Paris - weary, elated, struggling to navigate without yellow arrows.

But many of our staff are still working hard, driving vans and bikes back to the UK. . After days and weeks of (quite rightly), celebrating our cyclists, today is an opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary team that makes Le Loop possible every year. You are all exceptional - and our gratitude knows no bounds. Thank you for all that you do and for the fun and laughter along the way:

👊Tour Manager: Sarah
🚲Lead Cyclist: Ben
🚲Assistant Lead Cyclist: Gareth
👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕Medical Doctors: Simon, Andy, Charlie, Anna and Sarmid
💆Physio/massage therapists: Katy, Lauren, Phil, Manuel, Chris, Gav, Riss and Cerys
🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️Feed stops, back van, signing car, drivers: Yogi, Ian, Gwyd, Amy, Craig, Christophe, Gideon, Emma, Henry, Andrej, AJ and Stewart
💰HO: Kate
👏Trustees on tour: Rick, Monty and Jonny (plus staunch support from Tim, Andrew and Sarah) plus Gaelle, Phil and Duncan

The photos are a selection of just some of these people, without whom, none of this would have been possible. Legends.

Chapeau!

19/07/2026

Stage 21 – Thoiry to Paris Champs-Élysées – 130km / 1,000m. Sun 19th July

And there we have it. 21 stages, from Barcelona, through France and ultimately to Paris. What an extraordinary journey it has been.

It was a fantastic atmosphere for the ride into Paris, pausing at Versailles for photos before continuing into the city where we met with friends and families joining us to celebrate this colossal achievement.

Arriving in Paris brings a combination of emotions: joy, and relief for some who've been bravely battling ailments on this journey; happiness as reuniting with family; gratitude to our fellow riders for their companionship, mutual support and so much more; pride at not only completing this epic journey, but also in knowing that many young people will get the help and support they need through the William Wates Memorial Trust thanks to the colossal sum we've raised.

We've reached £430,340 and counting. We're confident we can reach £450,000 which would be simply superb. For those who have supported us already by donating - our heartfelt thanks. If you're still to donate - please hop onto the WWMT website and you can donate there.

And if you've been following Le Loop and think this sounds like an experience you'd love to be a part of next year - make sure you're on our website at 9am next Friday, 24th July, and hit the red 'Book 2027' button to get your place! We'll see you there.

To all our 2026 Loopers - we couldn't be more proud of each and every one of you. You're all heroes. What a ride! 👊👏🚲🇫🇷