Day 4 and over 3400 miles have been pedaled. We have more potatoes claiming “official” status today. Decapotato finished with 128.6 miles. You Be Yameen is over the line with 109.6 miles. Swisher Sweet Potato is also finished with 105.4 miles. Congratulations to you all – enjoy your magnets. We have a few more potatoesContinue reading “Day 4: Potatoes are Crossing the Finish Line”
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Day 3: Potatoes are Crossing the Finish Line
Day 3 and over 2700 miles have been pedaled. Green Eggs & Yam has achieved that 100 mile milestone with 125 miles. The 2026 Le Tour de Couch Potato now has 96 potatoes on the road. We’re starting to hear from some of our new potatoes as well. Enjoy all the experiences everyone is having.Continue reading “Day 3: Potatoes are Crossing the Finish Line”
Day 2: Kicked it into High Gear
Day 2 brings us over 1500 miles and three of our potatoes over half way. The 2026 Le Tour de Couch Potato is off to a hot start with 79 potatoes already on the road. Our goal is 30,000 miles – same as other years and we have yet to make it. Will this beContinue reading “Day 2: Kicked it into High Gear”
And we’re off
Happy Birthday America! Day 1 and we already have 29 potatoes on the road and over 400 miles logged. As we start our 16th year, we’re hoping to see a lot of milestones met. Today was a hot one for most of the country so we had a lot of HOT potatoes today. Hopefully youContinue reading “And we’re off”
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 TourContinue reading “2026 Registration is Open!”
Coming Soon: Le Tour de Couch Potato 2026
Hello again couch potatoes! We are counting down the the Grand Depart for the 15th annual Le Tour de Couch Potato. In about a month, June 1st to be exact, registration will be open. Dust off those bikes, gather your friends, and get ready to pedal. We’re here to ride 100 miles in 23 days,Continue reading “Coming Soon: Le Tour de Couch Potato 2026”
Le Tour de Couch Potato 2025
Final Report The Tour is done, the roads gone still,Our pedals quiet, but hearts still thrill.From couch to cruiser, miles were earned—And yes, dear spuds, some seats were burned. One hundred miles: the sacred quest,A spuddy badge for all who pressed.133 brave Official Potatoes rose,With Lycra dreams and mashed-up toes. Together now, let’s raise aContinue reading “Le Tour de Couch Potato 2025”
Final Pedal Day
PSA: Pedaling ends at midnight ET tonight. All miles must be entered by noon ET on 7/29 so we can compile the final report. Please verify your miles as well! Finishing today! SEVEN more potatoes crossed the finish line today – just in the nick of time: Tuberville, Spudnik, Rick Taterchip, Potato HopSkins, Bubba Spud,Continue reading “Final Pedal Day”
Working for the Weekend!
I just love seeing all these Couch Potato jerseys, pictured – nice job representing Le Tour. Can you believe it: only this weekend remains to earn that magnet. As a reminder, we’ll keep the mile page open for a couple days beyond the official final cycle day: last pedal day is July 27 (ends a midnight),Continue reading “Working for the Weekend!”
Four days left – get to pedaling.
Those potatoes we’ve been watching are crossing the finish line! NINE more finishers today bringing our total to 93: Last of the Potatoes, Seafaring Spud, MelaTater, Bandit Yam, Kartoffel Kaiser, Rain or Shine Tater, Potato Prez, LowTato, Madam Tuber Before our potato commentary, a PSA: Remember that in order for your miles to be creditedContinue reading “Four days left – get to pedaling.”
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