10/06/2026
Aspire client is in the final weeks of his training, ready to set off for his incredible adventure soon! Read James' inspiring story here ๐๐
Dad bod to bike bod. Challenge accepted!ย
Le Tour and mountains are calling and after little nudge Iโm off to tackle 4 stages of this years Tour de France and not just any 4! I've committed to take on 4 big days through the Alps with two accents of Alpe dโHuez!ย
ย 4 days cycling, 659km(400miles) , 15,100m ascent!ย
Although i've got previous experience of riding numerous tour stages this time the challenge is bigger. After a bit of hiatus from any serious riding i've got to get this unfit dad bod to a mountain climbing bike bod.
I will riding along side numerous other riders as part of and their fantastic work raising funds for the William Wates Memorial Trust. As part of my commitment to ride I have targeted to raise ยฃ1,200 to support their good work.
The William Wates Memorial Trust:
The Trust supports the most disadvantaged young people keep away from a life of crime and violence, to fulfil their potential. This is mainly achieved by supporting charities that engage young people through the mediums of sports, arts and education. If you'd like to sponsor me, and support this amazing work you can do so via this link:
๐ https://fundraising.wwmt.org/s/625/808๐
Over the 4 days riding I will complete 15,000m of ascent which equates to:ย
15,100 m ascent equals:
โข ๐๏ธ 1.71 ร Mount Everest (8,848 m)
โข ๐ฌ๐ง 11.2 ร Ben Nevis (1,345 m)
โข ๐๏ธ 13.9 ร Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa (1,085 m)
โข โฐ๏ธ 15.5 ร Scafell Pike (978 m)
โข ๐ข About 5,000 floors climbed
โข ๐ฆถ 49,540 ft of ascent
The Details:
-Stage 17. Chambรฉry โ Voiron. 175km / 2,220m ascent. Tue 14th July
-Stage 18. Voiron โ Orciรจres-Merlette. 185km / 3,800m ascent. Wed 15th July
-Stage 19. Gap โ Alpe dโHuez. 128km / 3,500m ascent. Thu 16th July
-Stage 20. Bourg dโOisans โ Alpe dโHuez. 171km / 5,600m ascent. Fri 17th July
ย The fundraised money is entirely separate from the participation fee -ย donations do not pay for my Tour.ย
Good luck ๐๐