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 19:Final Wednesday of the 2026 Tour
Lots of pedaling going on mid-week. Nine potatoes crossed the finish today to earn their magnets. While we’re not likely to hit the 30K mileage mark, 25K is not out of the realm of possibility – as of now we’re at 19,005.2 miles. We’re up to 94 official couch potatoes – will we surpass 100…
Day 18:Five Pedal Days After Today
Six spuds earned their magnets today. They helped to bring our mileage up to 18,297 miles. As of now we have 85 official taters, 70 on the road, and 60 who represent our DUD SPUDS. Today’s finishers are: Chili Cheese Fries earned a magnet with 102.5 miles while Grape Tater was on her wheel with…
Day 17:Final Week of Pedaling
We have 7 potatoes who finished up today. We also have over 17,500 miles pedaled over the last couple of weeks. There are now 155 potatoes are off the couch and for the DUD SPUDS – get OFF the couch. Today’s finishers are: Spudding Genius finished up today with 134.0 miles. Tuberville is also over…
Vive LTdCP!
Le Tour de Couch Potato® 