We can see the end of our tour looming in the distance. That time when we no longer get to log our miles and see how our friends are doing. But, fear not – there are still two days to pedal.
This is our biggest day yet as we gained 15 more official potatoes.
Jungle Spud made it official with 149.20 miles, earning himself a magnet.
La Nuova Patata and New Potato rode the W&OD to finish at their traditional spot – Magnolia’s at the Mill for lunch. They both finished up and will continue to decorate their fridge – 115.80 miles and 114.30 miles for them.
Also over the line very close together are Potato Sticks (110.60 miles), Artful Tuber (109.80 miles) and Frappin’ Spud (109.27 miles).
The Potato Monologues has pedaled her way to a magnet with 107.96 miles. Racing Spud also crossed the century mark today with 106.00 miles while Irri-tater was close behind after a “super sweaty spin session” with 104.95 miles.
Rain or Shine Tater did enough of those spin classes to earn a magnet – 102.80 miles. Gator Bait Tater and Fitz and the Tater Tantrums are also over the finish line, right on each other heels, with 101.79 miles and 101.56 miles each.
Spidey Spud caught up to me to earn a magnet with 101.10 miles and just making it over the line is Spud Ice with 100.31 miles.
Darth Tater managed to escape a year of ridicule from me at work by pedaling 100.00 miles for his magnet.
Potato Happenings
Captain Spud is throwing out a challenge to Laura Latkes – they are sitting at 164.40 miles for the Captain and 140.00 miles for Ms. Latkes. Let’s see how this goes. I’ll keep an “eye” on it!
Still watching our tubers that are working to finish as we wrap up the year. So many, so close! LOTS of movement since yesterday – I see several of these spuds wrapping it up with a magnet.
In the 90s, with less than 10 miles to go – These 8 potatoes are SOOO close and can get there with less than 5 miles each day. YOU got this. Hot Potato, Harley Taterson (with his Wakefield Valley 10 miler) , Fry Fry Baby, Kartoffel Kaiser, Spuddles, Pirouette Potato, Spudzilla, I believe I can Fry.
In the 80s – 11 of our potatoes have come this far. Less than 20 miles to go and two full days of pedaling. Sweet Kinder Spud, Tuberski, Rocky Potato, Hurray Potato, Dre’ Tater, Bud Spud, Potato Cake, Hashed Healy, Spuddy Holly, Bubba Spud, Maraschino Potato.
Those in the 70s – Small but distinguished group of 3 potatoes that with less than 15 miles a day will be over the finish line. Pommes Souffles, Yamazing, Fry-cycle.
Our 60s potatoes – This is our group of tired bums by the end of the day Sunday but they can get there with two 20 mile rides. Truckin’ Tuber, Sewin’ Spuds, Verdant Potato, Microchip, DrewTuber, Lenko Latkes.
Over half way and we really want to see her get magnet number 12. She’ll need to push it but can still get there. Home Fries.
Hanging in the 40s is Touring Tater. Two 30 mile rides and we’ve got a magnet.
In the 30 mile range – This group is going to need some seriously long rides to get there so let’s help them along as we can. Spud Lover, CycloSpud, Zappa Patata.
Down in the 20s – We’re looking at just under 80 miles to go so going to take a lot of pedaling for Star Crossed Spud and Helmer Spud.
In the 10s – A larger group here that got off the couch so we want them to finish. Fry on the Wall, Pedaler McPotato, Spudly Beach Bum, Lotze Latke, Manntater.
Less than 10 miles – Five miles in and 95 miles to go. Can Tony Starch finish it up? Join him for a couple really long rides.
Still 15 DUD SPUDS out there – don’t join them!!
Administrivia
As we approach the end of this year’s tour, please remember that pedaling is done on midnight ET, July 23rd. We do have all day Sunday to pedal. ALL miles must be entered by 5:00 PM ET on July 24th. We have our final blog post Monday evening with the Tour wrap up coming out on Wednesday, July 26th.
With all of this pedaling, our potatoes have totaled 22,548.45 miles. Only 7,451.55 miles left to meet that “extra challenge” I threw out there. Two days left to pedal and I don’t think we have over 3,700 miles a day in us.
Results so far are here: Reported Miles
Report miles here: Mileage Entry
Happy Pedaling,
Madam Tuber
Le Tour de Couch Potato® 