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”
Day 8: A Saturday to Pedal
Day 8 and we’re up to 15 official potatoes, 136 pedaling potatoes, and just over 8000 miles pedaled. Crossing the finish line today and earning their magnet are: Katherine-the Great Tater and Tuber or Not Tuber – both finishing with 101.1 miles. Congrats to you both! A sneak peak shows me at least two more…
Day 7: It’s National French Fry Day
Day 7 and we have 13 official potatoes, 132 pedaling potatoes, and about 6600 miles pedaled. Four more potatoes crossed the century mark today. Congratulations go out to: Frying Nun with 106.5 miles, Nip it in the Spud with 105.2 miles and a 6th magnet, Marshmallow Fluff Potato with 103.3 miles, and just over the…
Day 6: Is the Cooler Weather Coming?
Day 6 gets us to 9 official potatoes, 128 pedaling potatoes, and about 5500 miles pedaled. Today’s official taters include: Sewin’ Spuds with 119.5 miles and Fry Alicia with 106.9 miles. Woo hoo – get that magnet! And is Raul-tato a cannibal? Inquiring minds want to know. 🙂 Here’s what y’all had to say about…
Vive LTdCP!
Le Tour de Couch Potato® 