I have to say it has been one of the greatest experiences I have ever had, on and off the bike, and that is a testament to the obvious passion and dedication the Le Loop team put into this event.

I want to thank you and your whole team for another hugely enjoyable, satisfying & immaculately well organised time. I don't think I stopped smiling once.

I can’t recommend this highly enough. The continued involvement of the Wates family was so important, really emphasising the charitable element to the event. Wish I could go again next year.

Route signing was spectacularly good. Absolutely first class.

The whole experience was just fantastic. The thoroughness and passion you give to every detail of the ride. The signing, the feeding, the coffee, the accommodation – just perfect.

A very well organised event on a very human scale. It's a tough event but the support from the team and the riders is fantastic. Everyone was out to help each other.

Amazing! Really bloody amazing!!! I can't tell people enough how well organised and run it was. It was one of the best and hardest things I've ever done and left me with some brilliant memories. I still can't get over how hard working yet friendly, warm, funny, interesting and engaging the staff were.

It was a truly wonderful experience. I loved every minute. I cannot be positive enough about the event. I would recommend it to anyone who has even a passing interest in cycling.

My bike broke. I was given a gorgeous new Trek bike to ride (better than my own!) and then one of the many smiling mechanics mended my own bike and had it ready for me by the next feed stop. And he remembered my name. Incredible!

Probably my single greatest sporting achievement. Not only did I make great friends and see beautiful scenery, but also I achieved something I never thought I would.

From breakfast to dinner and all the amazing feed stops in between, I ate like a king. I have never seen such fantastic snack stops before -proper meals and huge variety. It made the trip.

The support goes all the way. It's medical support and moral support above and beyond. I loved my chats with the physios and massage therapists and the doctors have just the right level of care and humour. I didn't expect such great medical support on an event this size and am very impressed. Thank you.