Nine more taters earned magnets today. We now have 125 official potatoes and almost 22,000 miles pedaled.. That brings our total official potatoes to , bringing our total across the finish line to 116 and our total mileage to 20,877.2. Thirty two are out on the road – off the couch, while we still have 57 who didn’t get off the couch – DUD SPUDS! If you’re still pedaling, don’t become a DUD.
Check out this group making it official today: Dre’ Tater and Peck O’Taters both finished today with 111.4 miles. Bar Fry pedaled 105.2 miles for her magnet while Cool Hand Yuke is done with 103.7 miles. Tracie Tots made it official with 102.0 miles.Gator Bait Tater, Duchess Potato, and Star Crossed Spud all finished with 100.7 miles. Duchess maintains her perfect record, finishing every Tour. Spidey Spud is done as well with 100.2 miles. Be sure to check out the Hall of Fame to see how many magnets our potatoes have earned: Hall of Fame
Pedaling by the numbers: changing it up again! Over the years, we have had potatoes finish with a broken arm, broken leg, 9 months pregnant, kidney stones, etc. Yep – you all are tough spuds. Today we want to give a special call out – this is why we love to do this. Potabella shared the following: It’s raining so I’m not riding today, but I want to share something. There are several women here who are members of a group that ride together. We call ourselves The Biker Chicks. On our very first ride of the season in April, our leader was hit by a car. She has been in rehab since then. But despite the screws in her ankle, she has been riding daily in rehab trying to make the 100 miles. Don’t know if she would want me to say her name, so I celebrate her anonymously, whether or not she reaches the 100 miles, for her stamina, strength and amazing determination to persevere. She is 86 years old. Thanks for sharing Potabella – we’re ALL cheering for this fabulous Biker Chick to finish. If you want us to know who you are, we’ll cheer you on by name!
Reminder – pedaling ends at 11:59 PM ET tomorrow night (Sunday, July 26). All miles need to be entered by 11:59 PM ET Monday, July 27th. We will have a report out tomorrow and a final ride report by Wednesday, July 29th.
Here’s what y’all had to say about your rides:
Fry Alicia-Well today I Fried! Hot S you know what today but got some long mileage in! Everybody finish strong! We got this!
Dre’ Tater-Crossing the finish line with a day to spare. Thank you for all of your dedication and organizing. Happy pedaling.
Potato Chip Rock-got a good 37 mile ride through Iceland in between indoor and outdoor chores
Cajun Gator Tater-It was hot on the Tammany Trace but the beer was cold at Abita Brew Pub!
Toni the Spud-Instead of watching the TDF on the couch like a typical potato, I parked my butt on the saddle of my peloton so I can log enough miles to reach the 250 mile mark.
Captain Spud-Final Push
Cool Hand Yuke-DIY Triathlon with Miller Lite Spud was a success!
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Happy Pedaling,
Madam Tuber
Le Tour de Couch Potato® 