Only ONE DAY LEFT

The tours end is getting ever closer. Pedaling ends tomorrow night at midnight so only one day left. We still have time to cross the finish line so stomp on those pedals while you can. The 12 spuds who made it official today are:

Bud Spud not only finished with 119.34 miles but in true “BUD Spud” fashion, helped Microchip across the finish line as well. Kartoffel Kaiser sends out a big thank you to all who make this happen as she wraps up this year’s tour with 112.00 miles.

Harley Taterson finished with 108.50 miles on a virtual trip around Paris this morning – then ordered his magnet! Truckin’ Tuber has also earned a magnet with 108.45 miles.

Hot Potato now has more decorations for the refrigerator with 103.00 miles pedaled. Lenko Latkes was a couple pedal strokes behind but also over the line with 102.80 miles.

Microchip not only got her 102.60 miles but a chocolate-almond croissant at the finish line as well (nice reward). Fry-cycle got in 102.00 miles in this year’s tour to earn her magnet.

Tuberski has another magnet after she pedaled 101.20 miles while Spuddles checks in with an “I DID IT” after a couple rides to get over the finish line at 101.00 miles.

Maraschino Potato’s 101.00 miles will earn her a new magnet to decorate her fridge and Pommes Souffles hit the finish line at exactly 100.00 miles to become official as well.

That brings our total official tubers to 132 and with all of this pedaling we have accumulated 23,986.92 miles.

Potato Happenings

Captain Spud threw out the challenge yesterday to Laura Latkes but there was no change in miles for either one. Still 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!

Surfin’ Spud is enjoying a 50K at sea level – much easier than a 50K in the mountains.

Pump up the Yam, Bandit Yam and Buck-a-Spud were out for a nice morning ride today, adding to their miles. Potato Chip Rock is going to try to get some more miles in tomorrow if they legs don’t rebel – but he had a fun tour as well.

Here’s who we’re watching as we wrap up the year. We have lots of stomping on the pedals happening as those potatoes work to make it before the cut off. ___ are still pedaling and working to cross the finish line. I know we’ll have our DUD SPUDS who abandon – don’t be one of those.

In the 90s – You’ve come this far and with less than a 10 mile ride you’ll be finished. Can’t start next week with regrets. YOU got this. Fry Fry Baby, Hurray Potato, Pirouette Potato, Spudzilla, DrewTuber, Spuddy Holly, I believe I can Fry, Hashed Healy.

In the 80s – Less than 20 miles to go and another day to ride. You have until midnight so split it up if you have to. You’ll hate yourself in the morning if you don’t finish. Sweet Kinder Spud, Home Fries, Rocky Potato, Dre’ Tater, Potato Cake, Bubba Spud.

Those in the 70s – Yamazing could be AMAZING with just 25.80 more miles and a magnet. Don’t abandon at this point.

Our 60s potatoes – This is our group of tired bums by the end of the day Sunday but they can get there with it broken up throughout the day. Sewin’ Spuds, Verdant Potato, .

Hanging in the 40s is Touring Tater who started her tour wanting to finish 45 miles since she was born in 1945. Nicely done, by DUD SPUD. Let’s go for 50 next year – way to rock it out! Joining her in the 40s is CycloSpud – just over the 40 mile mark and still pedaling for as many miles as possible – way to hang in there.

Our last few taters here got their tour started but haven’t logged any miles in a while. Maybe they’ll surprise us and not be DUD SPUDS. Spud Lover, Zappa Patata, Star Crossed Spud, Helmer Spud, Fry on the Wall, Pedaler McPotato, Spudly Beach Bum, Lotze Latke, Manntater, Tony Starch.15 DUD SPUDS who never got off the couch!!

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 tomorrow 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.

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber