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Weeks that is – yep, we’ve got a week of this year’s tour in the books and we can count 17 of our potatoes as official. Four more made it over the threshold today. Green Eggs & Yam did not make it easy on himself to get those 129.78 miles. He had a mechanical failureContinue reading “One Down, Two to Go”

A little late today but our potatoes are on point. Three more made it official today and a total of 130 are off the couch. Three more potatoes made it official today. Almighty Spud and Drunk Spud both have one more magnet to add to their collection. They both crossed the finish line with 101.0Continue reading “5 Days, 10 Total Taters”

Day 4 on July 4th. Today’s update is a little early since I need to go pop off for a bit with some shenanigans. We have five potatoes who made it over the finish line today and earned their magnets. Sinful Spud checks in with 110.3 miles. Mythical Patata was joined by Spud Cool andContinue reading “Happy Birthday, America!”

Day 3 was another hot one for our potatoes and we see another potato over the finish line. Hawaiian Potato flew past the 100 mile mark with 136.35 miles – another magnet for him! We have a total of 108 potatoes on the road and a lot of them are rookies. Have no fear aboutContinue reading “It’s a Hot One!”

Day 2 and we already have our first official potato – Tri Potato has crossed the 100 mile threshold with 100.5 miles – congrats (she gave herself a “YAY” too)!! Mythical Patata isn’t far behind with 86.5 miles so I’m sure we’ll congratulate her tomorrow or Tuesday. These are only 2 of our 82 potatoesContinue reading “Our First Official Potato has Arrived”

Day 1 of the 13th edition of Le Tour de Couch Potato has started and we have 44 potatoes on the road. Tri Potato is leading the way (and over half way) searching for that magnet. The boys in France have already reported in with at least one Mashed Potato but we haven’t had anyContinue reading “And they’re off”

That’s right – the time has arrived for the 2023 edition of Le Tour de Couch Potato to begin. We’ll start pedaling at midnight tonight which means registration will close at the same time. If you haven’t signed up yet, what are you waiting for? As of now, we have 161 potatoes who have signedContinue reading “Last Call for Taters”

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, cycling enthusiasts, and serial rubberneckers, gather ’round! It’s that time of year again, when we all get ready to hop on our trusty two-wheeled steeds and embark on the greatest cycling adventure of the year. No, we’re not talking about the actual Tour de France. Please, that’s for over-caffeinated,Continue reading “2023 Registration is now open”

Greetings, fellow cycling enthusiasts and couch potatoes alike! The countdown has begun, and in less than two months (July 1st, to be exact), we’ll be embarking on the 12th edition of Le Tour de Couch Potato. Gather your family, friends, and your neighbors because this cycling experience is perfect for riders of all ages andContinue reading “Less than Two Months to Go”