Le Tour de Couch Potato®

Day 4 Already?!

It’s Day Four of Le Tour de Couch Potato – and while you’re enjoying this un-Four-gettable cycling tour, don’t Four-get to Log your miles & Check your stats.

Let’s raise our hands in celebration with Marshmallow Fluff Potato, who became our 2nd rider to achieve 100 miles in Le Tour de Couch Potato today. While she is anticipating the glorious finisher magnet to come, let’s all be proud of our group total mileage. As of 5pm ET, we’ve surpassed 2800 miles (2831 exactly). WHOOP!

I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the pros over in France who lumbered up the alps – so here is your Stage Four update:

Three-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar won Stage 4 after several late climbs and inched closer to yellow jersey holder Mathieu van der Peul.

Keep on pedaling Potatoes – we’ll be back tomorrow with a fresh report. VIVE LE TOUR

Third pedal day for Potatoes

Weather didn’t hold back the intrepid spuds as they crested the 2000 total mile mark on Day 3 of Le Tour de Couch Potato.

For Chili Cheese Fries & CycoTater, rain was the theme for today’s pedal – with CCF taking it indoors & CT making it through a #soaker. Grape Tater passed along this gem to other early morning riders “Lesson of the Day: The batteries in your bike lights should be charged regularly, even if you have not used them since the last Tour!!” In other news – there is a little ride going on in France and we snatched a quick highlight for those not tuned in:

Stage 3 of the 2025 Tour de France featured a gruesome crash by one Belgian cyclist and came down to a massive sprint to the finish line won by one of his countrymen. Tim Merlier edged out Italian Jonathan Milan to win Monday’s stage.

Some tour stats for those who love the numbers:

Of the 205 “Couchies” registered, 94 of you have logged your first ride for a total tour mileage exceeding 2000 miles (2156 to be exact). Congratulations to all.

VIVE LE TOUR! Don’t forget to:

Log your miles & Check your stats

Day 2: the miles are adding up

By 5pm Eastern Time, we are already past 1300 miles on our 2nd day of peddling.

In a thrilling finish, Mathieu van der Poel claimed victory in stage 2 of the Tour de France, showcasing his sprinting prowess.

In more exciting news, our own Couch Potatoes have been piling on the mileage this year with over 1300 miles in only two days (and that’s counting at our 5pm ET checkpoint). In a story that is dear to many of our hearts, Yam Kronen is “Building up Potato miles before I travel up north to meet my new granddaughter. She’s supposed to be here Monday!”

Other potatoes saw Fuzzy Bees, Donkeys, Snakes, Deer and Roundabouts LOL – and experienced “Mashed Potato Legs” (??) and Humidity. No worries: we all triumphed over these speed bumps and pedaled on through it to a Day 2 finish.

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT – our first Potato Finisher has been crowned! Green Eggs & Yam logged 102 miles in a short two days.

Congrats to Green Eggs & Yam for the quick work and to all the earnest peddling taters out there. More tomorrow – in the meantime: VIVE LE TOUR!

Log your miles & Check your stats

First Day 2025

Well….., here we are = day 1 of Le Tour de Couch Potato and already 400+ miles logged. We LOVE this – keep it coming. Here is the report from the tuber fields:

Salt Life Yam reports that “Uh getting that back tire pumped up…after some neglect….” and Marshmallow Fluff Potato AND Yam Kronin said “Beat the heat by riding indoors! & “Too hot! Peloton miles today.” Meanwhile Matt Cunningham noted that it’s “great to be back :> thanks again for organizing this!”

Chip-n-Dale rode through Lost Canyons in Simi Valley, Gary Honeman had a beautiful Day on the Eastern Shore of Maryland Along the Chesapeake Bay. Sewin’Spuds and FoFanna headed out to Chincoteague to kick off our potato miles to kick off another great start to Potato season.

Manntater had this to report LOL: Le Tour de Couch Potato: Day 1 – From Dismal Swamp to Sweaty SocksIt’s official—I’ve dragged my friends and today, the wheels started spinning… literally.This sounds doable, right? Sure—until you realize we’re trading Netflix binges for actual pedaling. The only Tour we’re used to involves chips, a couch, and a remote and alcohol.Day 1: Dismal Swamp—Not as Dismal as It SoundsThis morning, our ragtag peloton (aka me and my brave friends) met up at the Dismal Swamp trail. Despite its ominous name, it was oddly peaceful. Birds chirping, tires spinning, and only mild grumbling about “whose idea was this?”We knocked out 10.5 miles before our butts staged a protest. I’m convinced my bike seat was engineered by medieval torturers.Bonus Miles: Neighborhood Victory LapLater, like the overachiever I’m pretending to be, I squeezed in another 5 miles around the neighborhood. That brings me to 15.5 miles total for Day 1! And yes, I rewarded myself with a cold drink, a nap, and possibly a donut (don’t judge).

LeAnne, Troy, Olga, Nashed all clocked in: Thanks for the motivation to keep moving and got 10 minutes on day 1 (LeAnne), First ride of the season – and I can tell (Troy), I saw a deteriorated house next to a graveyard (COOL Olga), and “Not a huge ride, but I’m on the board!” (Nashed – we love you).

REMINDER: Log your miles & Check your stats:

Tomorrow is July 5, 2025

Tomorrow, tomorrow, there’s always tomorrow…

Yes: tomorrow July 5th is DAY 1 of Tour de France cycling but more importantly: first day of your Le Tour de Couch Potato cycling challenge. Thank you for joining us for another epic year – a few reminders:

Enter miles using this link: MILES – password was provided during registration (2025Tour).
Use the same email address that you provided us during the registration process when you log your miles. This is the way we match the correct potato to his/ her miles for the day.
Please, please, please – for the love of all that is spud holy, don’t enter miles more than once. It may take us a couple hours to update the master sheet – doesn’t mean we don’t love you! Just means that we audit the entries and remove duplicates and other human errors. Everything will be cool by end of day – relax and relish your awesome miles.
Check on your miles (end of day recommended) using this link:
2025 LTdCP TRACKING.
We’ll close registration in a couple days – double check that “2025 LTdCP Tracking” file to make sure you’ve signed up. Those who completed the 2024 tour were automatically registered, and we’ve reached a record number of cycling spuds this year: 201.

If you missed it earlier, this super cool magnet is your reward for completing all 100 miles in the allotted time (Jul 5-27). As soon as we see the full mileage entered, we’ll send along a link to order (approx $3 plus shipping).

Celebrating 15 years of Le Tour de Couch Potato. Vive le tour!

The Grand Depart is 4 Days Away

Hello, Couch Potatoes!

It’s almost time – our Grand Depart is just 4 days away. We can’t wait to kick off our 15th edition of Le Tour de Couch Potato. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time to do it!

How to Register

It’s super easy! Head over to our website, fill out the registration form, and you’re all set. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this fantastic event.

Registration

Final Preparations

As pedaling time gets closer, be sure your bike is ready and your gear is set. We will be sending you information to log your miles once pedaling has begun. Remember, you will need to log your miles using the same email you used to register. If you don’t, you won’t get credit for your miles.

There will be an “almost” daily blog that is posted to reflect all of our potato miles. Almost because sometimes the real job and life gets in the way. Follow your fellow potatoes to see how they are doing. Check out the Hall of Fame to see if Duchess Potato and I (Madam Tuber) can keep that perfect streak going – 15 years. Watch out for those DUD SPUDs and help them get off the couch!

Let’s get ready to pedal.

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

Two Weeks Left to Register

There are two weeks left the start of Le Tour de Couch Potato. If you haven’t yet, now is the perfect time to sign up for this year’s ride. Registration is open, and we’re already seeing an incredible turnout – over 170 participants! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event!

Come Pedal with Us!

Connect with fellow riders from different countries and share the excitement of cycling together, virtually.
Whether you’re aiming to beat personal records or just enjoy a leisurely ride, this event is for everyone.
Enjoy all the fun and camaraderie without any cost. It’s all about the joy of cycling and community spirit.
We’ve been doing this for over 10 years, and each year we add new potatoes.

How to Register

Unsure about your registration status? We’ve got a link for that (below). Remember – if you finished the distance last year, you’re already added to the 2025 event!

2025 Roster – Who’s In?!

So far, over 170 are signed up for 2025 cycle; if this is your first LTdCP ride – welcome! I am starting to work on your “potato name” now – look for it coming soon. Vive Le Tour!

Rules

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

2025 Magnet Reveal

HERE IT IS! Our resident potato artist completed the design for 2025 Le Tour de Couch Potato (LTdCP) finisher magnet. It’s sure to make an amazing addition to your refrigerator or wherever you choose to display it.

Exactly how do you get your hands on this “priceless” object? Simply complete the entire tour (cycle 100 miles between July 5-27) and we’ll send you a purchase link (approx $3.50 before shipping).

Unsure about your registration status? We’ve got a link for that (below). Remember – if you finished the distance last year, you’re already added to the 2025 event!

2025 Roster – Who’s In?!

There’s still time to sign up – just click the button below. So far, nearly 170 are signed up for 2025 cycle; if this is your first LTdCP ride – welcome! Madame Tuber will be assigning the newcomers a “potato name” shortly. Vive Le Tour!

Registration is Open!

To all pedaling potatoes – It’s the time of year when we hop on our two-wheelers and set sail on the greatest cycling adventure ever. No, not the Tour de France, we’re going to set off on the much more fun Le Tour de Couch Potato. Remember, new from last year, for those who rode last year and did at least 50 miles, we have preregistered you!! Please check the registration link to confirm you’re listed – reach out to me or Duchess Potato with any questions.

Dust off your helmets, pump up your tires, and join us for a cycling adventure unlike any other. Register now, fellow cycling potatoes, and we’ll see you at the starting line! Don’t forget the most important part: have fun and don’t take the ride too seriously.

Registration

Rules

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber