Le Tour de Couch Potato®
Cycle 100 miles in 3 weeks.
2026: July 4-26
A virtual cycling event for novice and experienced riders that coincides with Le Tour de France. Multi-national and free – for 10+ years and going strong.
Always free > sign up opens approximately one month before the beginning of the ride. In the “off season” keep in touch with your fellow taters in the LTdCP Club on Strava (search “Le Tour de Couch Potato” in Strava Clubs).
We launch our event to coincide with Le Tour de France. 2026 Dates have been announced.
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Le Tour de Couch Potato® 2026
June 1
Sign Up Opens
July 4
Start Pedaling
July 26
LTdCP 2026 Ends
100%
Free & Fun
Who We Are and
What We Do
Le Tour de Couch Potato® (LTdCP) started as a fun family challenge between a few sisters. Chris, Denise, Carolyn and Liz, their mom Janice and niece Emily were the first Potatoes in 2010.
The inaugural Couch Potato challenge had only 10 riders, none of whom were experienced cyclists. They each committed to ride at least 100 miles over the span of Le Tour de France (approx 3 weeks in late June – early July).
Over the years – and only through word of mouth – LTdCP has grown to more than 200 potatoes from around the world. The event is free and each potato who completes the 100 mile goal qualifies for a custom magnet.
“I need this motivation”
This event has been such a motivator for me – and now for my family. We look forward to Le Tour every year – something everyone can enjoy together.
Nancy
“Friendly Rivalry”
Every year I secretly select another Couch Potato as a rival – I check his or her miles in the daily updates and try to keep up. Makes me wonder who might be watching me!
Joseph
“Comraderie across the globe”
Watching this event grow over the years has been such fun. No one takes themselves too seriously – and the cycling pictures from around the world are just amazing.
Michelle
Want More Couch Potato?
We’ve partnered with an amazing vendor, Hill Killer, to design custom Couch Potato cycling jerseys and shorts.
- Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey
- Long Sleeve Thermal Jersey
- Cycling Bib Shorts
Throughout Le Tour, our own
“Madam Tuber Speaks”
Le Tour de Couch Potato 2025
Final Report The Tour is done, the roads gone still,Our pedals quiet, but hearts still thrill.From couch to cruiser, miles were earned—And yes, dear spuds, some seats were burned. One hundred miles: the sacred quest,A spuddy badge for all who pressed.133 brave Official Potatoes rose,With Lycra dreams and mashed-up toes. Together now, let’s raise a…
Final Pedal Day
PSA: Pedaling ends at midnight ET tonight. All miles must be entered by noon ET on 7/29 so we can compile the final report. Please verify your miles as well! Finishing today! SEVEN more potatoes crossed the finish line today – just in the nick of time: Tuberville, Spudnik, Rick Taterchip, Potato HopSkins, Bubba Spud,…
You Got This Taters! One more day for 2025…
One cycling day remains – to repeat yesterday’s reminder: you can continue to enter mileage a couple days after Le Tour ends. Last pedal day: tomorrow, 7/27. Last day to enter miles: 7/29. Lots of accomplishments! Crossing the 100 mile mark today were Home Fries, Mohstato, Potato Lane, Hashbrown Holly, Darth Tater, Mohs Potatoes, Say…
Vive LTdCP!
Le Tour de Couch Potato® 