This summer, a group of determined cyclists will once again take on one of the most gruelling endurance feats in sport: all 21 stages of the Tour de France. But for the Tour 21 team, it’s not just about the challenge—it’s about the people they ride for.
Starting June 28, 2025, just one week ahead of the professional peloton, the Tour 21 riders will embark on their journey across France with a powerful mission: to dedicate each and every stage to someone affected by blood cancer. Each stage will be ridden in honour of a patient, survivor, or loved one whose life has been impacted by the disease, placing real stories and faces at the heart of this emotional endeavour.
Led by former footballer and blood cancer survivor Geoff Thomas, Tour 21 continues to raise vital funds and awareness for Cure Leukaemia, a charity that works tirelessly to support clinical trials and innovative treatments.
Patients Honoured Each Day
Below is the full list of riders’ daily inspirations, whose strength and stories will carry the team across the mountains, valleys, and flats of France:
| Stage | Date | Distance | Dedicated to |
| Stage 1 | 28-Jun-25 | 184.9km | George Lineker |
| Stage 2 | 29-Jun-25 | 209.1km | Neil Morris |
| Stage 3 | 30-Jun-25 | 178.3km | Tom Hunt |
| Stage 4 | 1-Jul-25 | 174.2km | Adam Claxton |
| Stage 5 | 2-Jul-25 | 33km | Sara Carter |
| Stage 6 | 3-Jul-25 | 201.5km | Steve |
| Stage 7 | 4-Jul-25 | 197km | Geoff Thomas |
| Stage 8 | 5-Jul-25 | 171.4km | Christina Kingsmill |
| Stage 9 | 6-Jul-25 | 174.1km | Moonii |
| Stage 10 | 7-Jul-25 | 165.3km | Jenna Greenaway |
| Stage 11 | 9-Jul-25 | 156.8km | Rob |
| Stage 12 | 10-Jul-25 | 180.6km | Jonathan |
| Stage 13 | 11-Jul-25 | 10.9km | Caroline |
| Stage 14 | 12-Jul-25 | 182.6km | Ross Happell |
| Stage 15 | 13-Jul-25 | 169.3km | Abi |
| Stage 16 | 15-Jul-25 | 171.5km | Mark Nicholas |
| Stage 17 | 16-Jul-25 | 160.4km | Geoff Hill |
| Stage 18 | 17-Jul-25 | 171.5km | Mike Reay |
| Stage 19 | 18-Jul-25 | 129.9km | Morgan Paine |
| Stage 20 | 19-Jul-25 | 184.2km | Neil Jackson |
| Stage 21 | 20-Jul-25 | 132.3km | Roy Loewenberg |
Each stage is more than a test of physical strength—it’s a tribute to resilience, remembrance, and the ongoing fight to beat blood cancer.
How to Support
You can follow the riders’ journey and support their mission by donating to Cure Leukaemia or by becoming a stage sponsor. Every contribution helps fund lifesaving treatments and research, moving closer to a cure for all blood cancers.
To make a donation, visit the Tour 21 Just Giving Page.
