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 11: Serious Pedal Stomping
Day 11 brings with it 11 new potatoes who made it official! We also crossed the 11K miles pedaled today. Serendipitous? We have a total of 43 official taters. There are 147 taters off the couch – one more than yesterday. That still leaves us with 68 potential DUD SPUDS. Buckle Up! Our finishers today…
Day 10: Group Rides is our Theme Today
Day 10 is behind us and so is 10,000 miles! As predicted, a lot of those potatoes that were close crossed the finish line today. We now have a total of 30 official potatoes. There are 146 taters off the couch, leaving us with 69 potential DUD SPUDS. Crossing the 100 mile threshold today are:…
Day 9: Today was a BUSY Pedal Day
Day 9 is in the books and check out all the taters in the pic. Our total official taters has grown to 21. We also have most 9500 miles pedaled and 10 more spuds are off the couch. Making it official today are: Almighty Spud and Drunk Spud – both finishing with 146 miles. Spud…
Vive LTdCP!
Le Tour de Couch Potato® 