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 14:Two Weeks In
Day 14 and a lot of taters are battling the smoke on their rides. Be safe and best wishes to those fighting the fires! We’re two weeks down and just over one to go. Are you 2/3 finished? We now have 55 official taters after adding today’s 5. We have over 14,200 miles pedaled. 153…
Day 13:Over 13,000 Miles Pedaled
Day 13 and we have three potatoes making it official today! After 13456.9 miles pedaled so far, we have 50 official potatoes. 150 potatoes are off the couch and we have 65 DUD SPUDS – remember, you will become a DUD if you don’t finish at least 100 miles. Our potatoes crossing the finish line…
Day 12: Just Over Half Way
Day 12 finds 4 more ‘magneted’ potatoes! We have collectively pedaled over 12,500 miles – the legs and bums are feeling it! Forty seven taters have made it official and two more got off the couch. Check out your mileage – since we’re over half way, hopefully you are too. Then there are our DUD…
Vive LTdCP!
Le Tour de Couch Potato® 