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”
LTdCP 2026 Magnet Reveal
As if you needed more motivation… It is all about the SWAG.Drumroll please. The Chief Potatoes at Le Tour de Couch Potato HQ are pleased to reveal the 2026 ride commemorative magnet pictured here, available to those intrepid spuds who complete the challenge. Who’s Ready to Ride?! As a reminder, this year’s tour starts on…
Still plenty of time to sign up for LTdCP 2026
VIVE LE TOUR!
2026 Registration is Open!
To all Pedaling Potatoes, It’s that magical time of year again when we dust off our bikes, squeeze back into our cycling shorts (or at least attempt to), and set off on the greatest cycling adventure known to mankind. No, not the Tour de France – we’re talking about the far more prestigious Le Tour…
Vive LTdCP!
Le Tour de Couch Potato® 