We did have four potatoes finish up after our July 21 report so we’ll give them their due: Senator Spud crossed the finish line 106.5 miles, Fitz and the Tater Tantrums is also done 104.12 miles. Russet Ranger earned a magnet with 101.0 miles and let’s not forget Tuberski who wrapped up this year’s tour with 100.2 miles. Congratulations to all of them. Now for the final report!

Le Tour de Couch Potato is Done!

Oh, the places we’ve pedaled, the miles we’ve spun!
Le Tour de Couch Potato is finally done!
One hundred thirty-seven potatoes finished, so strong and so brave,
Crossed the finish line with a smile and a wave.

We rode twenty-three thousand miles, give or take a few,
With determination and spirit, we surely pulled through!
One super spud soared past seven hundred, oh my!
Another flew over five hundred, nearly touching the sky!

Eight potatoes pushed past three hundred, what a feat!
And twenty-four more topped two hundred, oh so sweet!
But let’s not forget our sixty-five DUD Spuds too,
Who tried their best, but couldn’t quite push through.

From Duchess Potato and Madam Tuber, we say
A big “thank you” to all who joined us to play!
Your pedaling prowess has left us in awe,
Each mile you pedaled, you reported, we saw.

So mark your calendars, don’t be late!
July 5th, 2025, save the date!
We’ll gather again for another great ride,
With potato power and cycling pride!

So until next year, keep those wheels turning,
For Le Tour de Couch Potato, we’ll all be yearning!

2024 Results: Reported Miles

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

This is what we have entered as of this evening. Pedaling continues until midnight tonight so I will get the final race report published on Wednesday, July 24th! Nine more potatoes have made it over the finish line to be official. Congratulations to all of them on the achievement.

Fry Fry Baby was hanging at 97 miles for a while and got over that finish line today to earn a magnet with 113.8 miles. Tubular Tater is also done after we kept an eye out for this finish as well – 110.5 miles in the books. Sour Mash Spud crossed the century mark today with 105.09 miles and a new magnet. Tottin’ Terry (102.18 miles) and Racing Spud (102.0 miles) were neck and neck across the finish line to sneak in on the final day.

Lenko Latkes with 101.4 miles tells us “I much prefer a ride to somewhere, but I pushed myself to do 22 miles to finish. Next year, maybe start a little earlier so 55 miles does not have to be done in 2 days. Eek!” – whatever it takes, right 🙂

Spuddy Holly is one mile past the finish line for a magnet with 101.0 miles – another official potato added to our ranks. Microchip checks in with 100.4 miles and reports “Across the finish line! Thank you once again for doing this and motivating me to put in the miles!” Also done for another magnet is Gator Bait Tater, finishing up with 100.34 miles.

Potato Happenings

In other Potato Happenings we had a group of potatoes reporting in after pedaling together – sounds like they had a great ride and finished it off with a festive beverage: Spudly – Had a beautiful ride on the Va Capital Trail with Yogatato, Pump Up the Yam and Buck-A-Spud. Buck-A-Spud – Had a great final Tour de Couch Potato ride on the Virginia Capital Trail with Pump up the Yam, Spudly, and Yogatato! Yogatato – Finished the TdCP at Billsburg Brewery after an awesome Capital Trail Ride with fellow yogis, Buck-A-Spud, Pump Up the Yam and Spudly. I was 4 miles away from 250 so rode the P for a few minutes when I got home. As always, thank you Madam T for the fun and inspiration! Pump up the Yam – A leisurely day of riding the Virginia Capital Trail with the missus aka Buck-a-Spud, Yogatato and Spudly (should make him Twice Baked) to finish off a grand time. Again. Beer at the end didn’t hurt…They all checked in with us!

Here’s what everyone else had to tell us: Potato Chip Rock – Thank you once again for hosting this fun event! Golly D Tater – A big THANK YOU. Toni the Spud – Kentucky has been a scenic yet challenging place to cycle due to the excessive hills! I’m just one strong potato now! Irish Spud – Another terrific Tour! Thank You Madam Tuber! Christmas Potato – Thanks for another great year! Loch Ness Potato – Thanks for a great Tour! Mythical Patata – Started the Bon Ton Roulet in the finger lakes- any other potatoes here?? Bumble Spud – Fun! Thank you for running this event. You Be YAmeen – D YAmeen and I did 25.01 miles together as a team. Buck a Spud and Pump up the Yam rode 30 plus miles which made Buck a Spud a Thrice baked potato and Tuberville was headed out for a spin to see if she could become a Thrice Baked Potato. Holy Potato had to retrieve her cat so she spent time on the road in a car . Milby Crisps and Toni and Potato and Holy Potato are all twice baked. It’s been fun riding the Tour this year. Thanks

Thank you all as well!!! But we’re not quite done yet. There are still a couple hours to pedal and we hope our potatoes that are close are crossing the finish line before midnight tonight.

The ones to watch:

In the 90s – you’re SOOOO close: Tuberski – 96.10 miles, Spudzilla – 95.13 miles
In the 80s – you can DO it: Russet Ranger – 85.00 miles, Yo’ Potato – 83.30 miles
In the 70s – still achievable: Space Yam – 79.45 miles, Senator Spud – 73.50 miles

In the 60s – D’Yameen is our only change here – 33.8 more miles in those legs?: Irri-tater – 66.45 miles, D’Yameen – 66.2 miles, Rain or Shine Tater – 64.50 miles, Yamazing – 63.40 miles, Cheeze Fries – 60.36 miles

The rest of these taters haven’t reported miles since Friday. Are they DUD Spuds? I hope not. In the 50s: Dre’ Tater – 58.00 miles, Eveready Yam – 56.05 miles. In the 40s: Hashed Healy – 48.00 miles, Pesty Potato – 41.73 miles, Trick-or-Treaster Tot – 41.00 miles. In the 30s: Dino Potato – 39.80 miles, Truckin’ Tuber – 37.54 miles, Bike Shop Peddler – 33.79 miles, Maraschino Potato – 32.30 miles. In the 20s: Judd the Spud – 28.79 miles, Luke Fry Walker – 23.50 miles. In the 10s: Lager Spud – 15.00 miles, Fat Tire Tater – 15.00 miles, Hot Potato – 14.00 miles, Jedi Spud – 13.50 miles, Sweet Kinder Spud – 10.20 miles. Less than 10 miles pedaled: Bubba Spud – 6.00 miles.

28 potatoes are still pedaling for their magnet but most haven’t had any miles in a while. I see some DUD Spuds in our future. Hoping we get more before midnight!

Administrivia

Several of you said thank you – and I hope enjoyed yourselves. On behalf of my sister (Duchess Potato) and I, we want to thank you all as well for making this as fun for us as it is for you. More about that in our final report out that comes on Wednesday.

Remember, pedaling stops at midnight tonight and you should enter all miles by 11:59 PM ET tomorrow. Please verify your miles at the link below prior to the end of Le Tour! If you see any issues, please let us know via email (letourdecouchpotato@gmail.com) before the mile entry deadline.

Our potatoes have pedaled 22811.23 miles so far. We didn’t get our 30K goal but WOW – that’s some miles. With our 28 potatoes still pedaling, we do have 41 spuds that didn’t get off the couch.

I will get the final race report published on Wednesday, July 24th!

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

As we approach the end of Le Tour de Couch Potato (one more pedal day), we are adding 10 more potatoes the the “official” ranks. Congratulations to our newest spuds crossing the finish line. Spuddles with 107.75 miles tells us “Riding to my favorite cafe always makes a ride special!” CFNo Spud has his first magnet as he crossed the line with 105.0 miles. Mohs Potatoes is coming in right behind him with 104.9 miles and a new magnet. Last of the Potatoes did a final ride up and down Gulf Blvd to finish with 102.87 miles. Frappin’ Spud checks in with 101.6 miles, just edging out Baked Potato at 101.59 miles. Both have new magnets for their fridge!

How to Train Your Tater is giving us a very simple, but emphatic “DONE!” and 100.7 miles to wrap up Le Tour. Simmering Spud crossed the century mark to become official with 100.46 miles. Harley Taterson’s 100.4 miles finished up with “That did it! Into Paris on the single speed 1964 Moulton Stowaway!!” Spudnik got in those 100.0 miles just in time since he’s “Going out of town today but woke up early to complete the tour!! Thanks for this it was a lot of fun! Hurrah potatoes!!”

Potato Happenings

Before we take a look at who we need to cheer on tomorrow, here’s our other Potato Happenings that were reported from some of our official taters that are still stomping on the pedals.

Bandit Yam – Started at 0615 to beat the rain but the rain won and soaked this Yam. Yam Kronen – Accompanying Frappin’ Spud so she wont be a Dud Spud! Nashed Potato – I finally got good luck on the weather so I went for 100k, and had a beautiful morning on the bike! Thanks for the inspiration! Fry Like an Eagle – Probably my final ride for this year’s event. Thanks MT for making this so much fun every year! Wolfpack Potato – Managed to get in one more ride before this epic event comes to a close. Early morning was beautiful with temp about 70 degrees. Wildlife was also happy for the break in the heat as I saw lots of deer, foxes and groundhogs as I pedaled the neighborhoods on McLean, VA. Many thanks to Madam Tuber and Duchess Potato for getting me off the couch again this year!

The ones to watch!! In our final pedal day, if you know these taters, get them out there – some are less than 10 miles from that finish line and we don’t want any DUD Spuds.

In the 90s: Fry Fry Baby – 97.70 miles, Gator Bait Tater – 95.36 miles, Tottin’ Terry – 93.81 miles, Tubular Tater – 91.80 miles

In the 80s: Racing Spud – 89.00 miles, Tuberski – 88.60 miles, Spuddy Holly – 85.27 miles, Russet Ranger – 85.00 miles, Microchip – 84.40 miles, Sour Mash Spud – 82.63 miles

In the 70s: Space Yam – 79.45 miles, Lenko Latkes – 79.40 miles (big jump from the 40s
yesterday), Spudzilla – 76.93 miles, Senator Spud – 73.50 miles (up from the 50s yesterday), Yo’ Potato – 73.30 miles

In the 60s – this group looks just like yesterday: Irri-tater – 66.45 miles, Rain or Shine Tater – 64.50 miles, Yamazing – 63.40 miles, Cheeze Fries – 60.36 miles

In the 50s: Dre’ Tater – 58.00 miles, Eveready Yam – 56.05 miles

In the 40s: Hashed Healy – 48.00 miles, Pesty Potato – 41.73 miles, D’Yameen – 41.2 miles (up from the only 3.2 miles – go D’Yameen – we’re watching you!!), Trick-or-Treaster Tot – 41.00 miles

In the 30s: Dino Potato – 39.80 miles, Truckin’ Tuber – 37.54 miles, Bike Shop Peddler – 33.79 miles, Maraschino Potato – 32.30 miles

In the 20s: Judd the Spud – 28.79 miles, Luke Fry Walker – 23.50 miles

In the 10s: Lager Spud – 15.00 miles, Fat Tire Tater – 15.00 miles, Hot Potato – 14.00 miles, Jedi Spud – 13.50 miles, Sweet Kinder Spud – 10.20 miles

Less than 10 miles pedaled: Bubba Spud – 6.00 miles

37 potatoes are still pedaling for their magnet but if you know one of them, get out and pedal with them tomorrow to get them over the finish line.

Administrivia

Remember pedaling stops tomorrow at 11:59 PM ET. All miles need to be entered by 11:59 PM ET on July 22. Please verify your miles at the link below prior to the end of Le Tour!

Our potatoes have pedaled 21709.45 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 8290.055 to go). Do you think we can get 25,000? 41 spuds didn’t get off the couch so we’ll assume they’re going to be DUD Spuds.

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

With only two days left now, we had a big pedal day today and welcomed 12 new potatoes to the ranks of “official”. Congratulations go out to the following spuds:

Pump up the Yam is the farthest past with finish line for a new magnet with 110.4 miles and Kim Jong Spud isn’t far behind with 106.1 miles. Tottering Tater is also over the century mark to decorate his fridge a bit more with 105.48 miles.

Star-Spudded reports a winning battle with a couple squirrels that tried to bring us a mashed potato – instead, a magnet with 102.8 miles.

Potato Lane pedaled 102.73 to get “My first Tour done!!! Woohoo!” Her riding partner is giving her a shout-out as well: Cajun Gator Tater tells us “The Tater tots were at a sleepover so I got to do some miles with Potato Lane as she finished her first Tour!”

Commissioner Potato once again tells us “we got’her done.” with 101.53 miles.

Disorderly Tater was almost a DUD Spud but came through with 101.53 miles. “Was worried because we got rained out on Wednesday and couldn’t do our last potato miles. We were sad. BUT! we realized we could ride Friday after work (but it was going to be another hottish time). When we woke up, all of the work computers were down…. What to do????? I know, lets ride our potato miles while it was still cool! And so we did… we rode in the cool breeze….. and drifted over the 100 potato mile mark to finish up another year!”

Following closely behind are Hurray for Potatoes who finished with 101.44 miles and Tuber Effect at 101.18 miles, both earning new magnets today.

Kato Potato – “I was hoping to do my last 5 miles on a bike, but I’m leaving for a wedding and the CrowdStrike issue made some things complicated so I did it on a stationary bike just to be safe. Bummer though! I’m not a confident cyclist, and just before this started I had my a bad bike wreck when I got hit by something that flew off a lawn mower and I was not sure if I was going to ever ride again. This event helped me get back on the bike, so thank you! Kato Potato, signing off” with 101.05 miles. We’re so happy you got back on the bike and can’t wait for you to join us next year – MT.

Duchess Potato DID IT! Following surgery, we knew it was going to be a rough one, and sometimes one-handed but the Duchess remains perfect with 100.7 miles and magnet number 14.

Bar Fry was just over the line and also had company helping her along. With 100.39 miles Bar Fry always has a great ride with Mann, I feel like a Potato! Mann, I feel like a potato tells us it was a “Great outdoor ride with good Bar Fry friend as she pedals toward the finish line!”

Potato Happenings

Here’s who we want to watch for this weekend – still pedaling for that magnet and we don’t want any DUD Spuds as we close in on 11:59 PM ET, July 21.

In the 90s: Mohs Potatoes – 98.60 miles, Fry Fry Baby – 97.70 miles, How to Train Your Tater – 97.31 miles, Tottin’ Terry – 93.81 miles, Last of the Potatoes – 92.67 miles, CFNo Spud – 92.00 miles, Simmering Spud – 91.96 miles, Tubular Tater – 91.80 miles

In the 80s: Gator Bait Tater – 89.30 miles, Spudnik – 87.00 miles, Russet Ranger – 85.00 miles, Frappin’ Spud – 84.56 miles, Microchip – 84.40 miles, Spuddles – 82.72 miles, Sour Mash Spud – 82.63 miles

In the 70s: Space Yam – 79.45 miles, Racing Spud – 79.00 miles, Harley Taterson – 77.28 miles, Spudzilla – 76.93 miles, Tuberski – 76.30 miles, Spuddy Holly – 75.26 miles, Yo’ Potato – 73.30 miles, Baked Potato – 71.29 miles

In the 60s: Irri-tater – 66.45 miles, Rain or Shine Tater – 64.50 miles, Yamazing – 63.40 miles, Cheeze Fries – 60.36 miles

In the 50s: Senator Spud – 58.50 miles, Dre’ Tater – 58.00 miles, Eveready Yam – 56.05 miles

In the 40s: Hashed Healy – 48.00 miles, Lenko Latkes – 46.40 miles, Pesty Potato – 41.73 miles, Trick-or-Treaster Tot – 41.00 miles

In the 30s: Dino Potato – 39.80 miles, Truckin’ Tuber – 37.54 miles, Bike Shop Peddler – 33.79 miles, Maraschino Potato – 32.30 miles

In the 20s: Judd the Spud – 28.79 miles, Luke Fry Walker – 23.50 miles

In the 10s: Lager Spud – 15.00 miles, Fat Tire Tater – 15.00 miles, Hot Potato – 14.00 miles, Jedi Spud – 13.50 miles, Sweet Kinder Spud – 10.20 miles

Less than 10 miles pedaled: Bubba Spud – 6.00 miles, D’Yameen – 3.20 miles

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 20613.66 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 9386.34 to go). Do you think we can get 25,000??? 41 spuds didn’t get off the couch so we’ll assume they’re going to be DUD Spuds. I didn’t count up those above still pedaling for their magnet but if you know one of them, get out and pedal with them this weekend to get them over the finish line.

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

It’s true, with the addition of our 6 potatoes today, we now have over 100 official couch potatoes. 102 to be exact. Congratulations go out to our newest to join the bunch!

Flower Power Potato is finished with her century with 115.0 miles. A-Peeling Esther enjoyed the ride in the cooler temperature! to get her 108.2 miles and a new magnet. Manntater is official now at 103.0 miles.

Salt Life Yam reports “I submarined to the finish! Largest puddles ever after last night’s 3” of rain deluge did NOT stop this barracuda bike riding Yam!” for her 100.9 miles. Darth Tater not only got another magnet for his 100.8 miles but gave us a shout out on his podcast today. Grape Tater is done with 100.5 miles and “Every year I tell myself I’m going to knock out 10-15 miles a day and end in week two. Every year I find myself doing long rides on the last few days to get my magnet. Until next year fellow taters!”

Let’s see who is in the “30 to go” club today and will look to cross the finish line on our final Friday. Our next finishers should come from Fry Fry Baby, Tottering Tater, Kato Potato, Kim Jong Spud, Last of the Potatoes, Duchess Potato, Star-Spudded, Simmering Spud, Tuber Effect, Potato Lane, Spudnik, Russet Ranger, Commissioner Potato, Disorderly Tater, Gator Bait Tater, Pump up the Yam, Spuddles, Sour Mash Spud, Mohs Potatoes, CFNo Spud, Hurray for Potatoes, Space Yam, Racing Spud, Bar Fry, Harley Taterson, Spudzilla, How to Train Your Tater, Spuddy Holly, Tubular Tater, Yo’ Potato, Tuberski, and Baked Potato.

Potato Happenings

Not a lot of other Potato Happenings – I think everyone has their pedals down and finish line in sight. Here’s who we did hear from: CycoTater – Another gloriously cool ride in Virginia’s NN! Senator Spud – Brick training for next to triathlon

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 19651.63 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 10348.37 to go). We will cross over 20,000 tomorrow for sure. We have 59 potatoes pedaling in search of a magnet still and 41 DUD Spuds in training – really??

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

I took the day off yesterday because we didn’t have any potatoes that became official BUT boy, did we make up for it today. Let’s add another eight taters to the “official” list.

Seafaring Spud with 113.76 miles and Wolfpack Potato with 102.5 miles both made it official today and sent a great update. Seafaring Spud submitted on behalf of both: Early start this morning with Wolfpack Potato at 0530 for a 23 miler back on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. Met our goal of finishing before we hit the forecasted 96F today! Happily represented the Home Team with our Authentic Le Tour de Couch Potato biking jerseys and could not help but notice the admiring glances from passersby as we cycled past them. As usual, we saw lots of wild life including deer families, beautiful red cardinals & other birds, bunnies and chipmunks. Also, some historical artifacts such as an old train from when this trail was an active rail line (1859-1968). This wraps up our tour this year and we greatly enjoyed the camaraderie with our fellow Couch Potatoes. Special thanks to Madam Tuber and the Team for the superb organization and witty inspirational banter. You kept us pedaling. Ride On and stay hydrated my friends!

Hash Slinger is checking the century off the list with 108.56 miles. While MelaTater is also done with 105.6 miles, Artful Tuber will add another magnet to the fridge this year, coming in with 103.72 miles.

Kartoffel Kaiser is over the finish line at 102.4 miles and her update: As hot as it’s been, there’s no way I would’ve gotten my rear off the couch had it not for this lovely event that I stumbled upon 9 years ago. Thank you so much Madam Tuber and Duchess Potato for making this happen each year!

Campbell’s Potato Soup (101.25 miles) and Haus of Spuds (100.2 miles) round out today’s group of official spuds. Excellent work all of you getting over the finish line with time to spare!

Let’s revisit our “30 to go” group where we find 33 tots hanging out, just waiting to earn their magnets. In this group we find Fry Fry Baby, Darth Tater, Kim Jong Spud, Duchess Potato, Simmering Spud, Tuber Effect, Kato Potato, Salt Life Yam, Tottering Tater, Grape Tater, Russet Ranger, A-Peeling Esther, Commissioner Potato, Disorderly Tater, Pump up the Yam, Spuddles, Last of the Potatoes, Mohs Potatoes, Flower Power Potato, CFNo Spud, Hurray for Potatoes, Space Yam, Racing Spud, Harley Taterson, Potato Lane, Spuddy Holly, Gator Bait Tater, Star-Spudded, Manntater, How to Train Your Tater, Tuberski, Sour Mash Spud, and Baked Potato.

Potato Happenings

Salt Life Yam is up there in our “30 to go” group and reports in with a “Yikes! Running out of time!”. I also see Duchess Potato who’s trying to remain a perfect 14 for 14 years – hope she makes it.

Bar Fry is checking in with us today with a “Great ride with good friends!” at over half way – 57.69 miles.

Our other Potato Happenings are from those already official and WOW, the mileage they have seen. Backpack Potato (248.0 miles) Up at 6am to beat the heat advisory – STILL used all my water. CycoTater (251.0 miles) Another great ride in the Merry Point Ferry area with no indecisive squirrel activity. Oh-Kay-Tuber (164.0 miles) Nice ride this AM with Spud Lass (140.5 miles) and Bar Fry (see above). Decapotato (614.47 miles and my Spanish lessons) Con lluvia y amigos sumando Millas (With ____ and friends adding miles – I haven’t learned lluvia yet.). Captain Spud (157.9 miles) Triathlon Taper.

Administrivia

All of the miles above bring us to our total of 18993.5 miles pedaled toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 11006.5 to go). I’m thinking that goal is going to have to wait until next year. On a brighter note, we have 161 potatoes pedaling and 41 potatoes still practicing to be DUD Spuds.

Please remember to check your miles as we get close to the end of Le Tour! We finish riding at 11:59 PM on 7/21/25 and all miles have to be entered by 11:59 PM on 7/22/25. If miles are wrong after that, that’s on you.

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

I’m a little early on the update today but life is happening. Life cannot get in the way of celebrating our latest official taters, however. Today we congratulate 5 new official spuds. Spudding Genius rode WAY over the finish line with 148.72 miles. Irish Spud has a really crowded refrigerator as he adds another magnet after 109.66 miles. Pedaler McPotato also has another magnet for the collection with 101.1 miles pedaled. La Nuova Patata eeked over the finish line with 100.7 miles. And Potato Loco hit that century mark and stopped – but a magnet nonetheless with exactly 100.0 miles.

Potato Happenings

Busy, busy potatoes today – playing in the heat out there. Check out today’s potato happenings. New Potato – Out early to beat the heat and finish the challenge! CycoTater – Less humid today WHOOP WHOOP!!! Grape Tater – Always fun to clip in and then remember that your chain popped off at the end of the last ride but you were too busy to fix it then. Oh- Kay Tuber – Another great morning ride with Racing Spud! Seafaring Spud – Got up at 6:00 AM and hit an interesting 50 mile (25 out and 25 back) section of the Washington & Old Dominion trail which was an old railroad line inn Northern VA- important to both the North & South during the Civil War. In fact I occasionally see Civil War enactments occurring as I whiz by! I road North West through the several historic VA towns including Falls Church, Vienna, Herndon, Sterling, Ashburn and out to Leesburg. Lots of wildlife including deer, rabbits and a turkey buzzard circling overhead-maybe hoping I would be overcome by the heat which is 97F today! Lessons learned: wear eye protection and keep your mouth closed as there are a lot of flying critters especially in the early morning. Also, try to be done by the time the scorching sun is overhead. It really saps (at least in my case) strength. Tubular Tater – I feel like a French Fry. You Be YAmeen – Rode with Tuberville , Milby Crisps and Buck-a Spud today Had Buck-a-Spud hotter than a hot potato at me. I had to butter her up with a smile. 

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 17480.46 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 12519.54 to go). We have 159 potatoes pedaling and 43 practicing to be DUD Spuds.

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

With one week to pedal, hang on to your helmets, this is going to be a one long update. We’re calling out our potato groups to make sure everyone knows where we have them (if they aren’t yet finished). Before we do that, we have to shout out our 10 newest official taters who are stomping on those pedals for their magnet. Swan Song Spud took a big leap in miles today to finish with a total of 146.0 miles. Potato Cake is also adding up the miles – 121.6 miles to be exact – for another magnet. Mann, I feel like a Potato is over the finish line with 119.7 miles.

Our next group of potatoes finished in a pack – really close to each other on miles. 50 in 50 Potato leads the way in this group with 106.95 miles. Right behind her is Hazeltot with 106.89 miles. Nipping on her heals is I Do Potato at 106.72 miles. Less than a mile back is our next finisher – Tater Malla at 105.83 miles. Nip it in the Spud did just that, crossing the century mark with 104.86 miles.

Toni the Spud – Lovely ride through the country. Made a stop at the Veterans Cemetery to visit a friend who lost the battle against multiple myeloma. Rode to the entrance of the Arc Encounter to take a peek at this infamous Ark, and finally relaxed knowing I completed the challenge with 104.79 miles.

Our tenth finisher today is Yam Kronen, bringing it in with 102.76 miles. Congratulations to all of our finishers today. Keep it going to get to that 30K mark!

Potato Happenings

Instead of focusing on just our taters with 30 to go, we’re going to group our taters who are off the couch into 10 mile groups.

Hanging out with 10 or less miles to go (these are our 90s tots): Darth Tater, Kim Jong Spud, Potato Loco, Spudding Genius, Simmering Spud, Tuber Effect, Kartoffel Kaiser and here’s what they have reported today. Darth Tater – I biked completely (and only) around my neighborhood and clocked 39.9 miles! Whew! (Picture to follow)

Our potatoes in the 80s include: La Nuova Patata, New Potato, Campbell’s Potato Soup, Commissioner Potato, Disorderly Tater, Fry Fry Baby, Artful Tuber, Hash Slinger, CFNo Spud. And here’s what they have to say today: Disorderly Tater – Two hot potatoes logging miles through the back roads of Carroll county, Maryland. Finding shade where we could. No rain in the forecast, but soaring temperatures helped us become baked potatoes. The goal is in sight.

The potatoes in the now “30 to go” – or the 70s are: Irish Spud, Harley Taterson, Spuddy Holly, Russet Ranger, Sour Mash Spud, Last of the Potatoes, Pump up the Yam, Kato Potato, Duchess Potato, Grape Tater, Baked Potato, A-Peeling Esther. One report from this group: Duchess Potato – First ride back after carpal tunnel surgery; one-handed & slow – and annoying! – but got to get that magnet and keep the record perfect!

In the 60, we find Tottin’ Terry, MelaTater, Hurray for Potatoes, Pedaler McPotato, Microchip, Frappin’ Spud, Space Yam, Yo’ Potato, How to Train Your Tater, Rain or Shine Tater, Haus of Spuds, Spuddles, Spudzilla

Those that are just over half way (in the 50 mile range) are: Salt Life Yam, Star-Spudded, Yamazing, Wolfpack Potato, Racing Spud, Mohs Potatoes, Potato Lane, Tottering Tater. And Potato Lane is checking in with the “Longest ride I have ever done!”

Not yet to half way – still have a bit of pedaling to do this week – is our 40s group. Gator Bait Tater, Spudnik, Cheeze Fries, Irri-tater, Eveready Yam, Manntater, Pesty Potato, Seafaring Spud. And their potato happenings are: Spudnik – A hot one today but I got through it! Here’s to the potatoes!!

A third the way done with their tour, in the 30s are: Dino Potato, Truckin’ Tuber, Senator Spud, Dre’ Tater, Trick-or-Treaster Tot, Bike Shop Peddler, Tubular Tater, Maraschino Potato, Bar Fry, Hashed Healy, Tuberski. We did hear from one of them as well. Dino Potato – Got an early start to this hot day in beautiful Carrol County. Riding up by the YMCA, up to high school along 97.

The potatoes who have between 20 and 29.99 miles are: Lenko Latkes, Luke Fry Walker, Judd the Spud.

We have some in the 10 group as well: Fat Tire Tater, Hot Potato, Jedi Spud, Sweet Kinder Spud.

And our single digit taters – need to get a lot of miles this week tots: Bubba Spud, D’Yameen.

Our other potato happenings come from our official taters. They are still logging those miles, helping us on our way to 30K. Fry Alicia – Well went outside this morning and on my way home almost got taken out by a deer….I normally see them coming but this one made a sneak attack. Luckily I didn’t hit it or vise versa and all is well! Yogatato – Did a mood-boosting mid-afternoon ride on the P. Grateful for the motivation, Madam T! CycoTater – Whew. Quite the balmy ride this morning…. Helped 2 baby turtles cross the road:) Cajun Gator Tater – Because every miles to get to 30k! Chilli Cheese Fries – I’m going to keep going… Fo Fanna Potato – No one told me that when I encouraged Sewin Spuds to become a potato that after a couple years he was going to try to log more miles than me. Whhhaaaattt? I have inadvertently created an in house rivalry! (Madam Tuber LOVES this!!!) Loch Ness Potato – Fast ride down to Windmill Point in Virginia’s beautiful NNK in 93% humidity! Mythical Patata – Sweltering in FL so forced inside for Peloton rides.

Administrivia

NOTE: If you aren’t done and don’t see your name in one of the groups above, please be sure you are entering your miles using the same email address with which you registered. You are responsible for confirming your miles, please. If you see an issue, email us at letourdecouchpotato@gmail.com. That is the best way to reach us.

Our potatoes have pedaled 16531.16 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 13468.84 to go). We can average less than 2,000 miles a day and still make it :-). We have 159 potatoes pedaling and 43 potatoes that are DUD Spuds in training.

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

Our second Saturday is always a HUGE pedal day and today did not disappoint. Along with a bunch of pedaled miles, we had 9 more potatoes make it official today and we’re over half way to our 30,000 mile goal.

Leading the way over the finish line is Nashed Potato with 123.7 miles. Swisher Sweet Potato also has a new magnet for the fridge with 112.0 miles. Mystery Spud has 111.3 miles and a shout out “No story, but I appreciate you managing this. This will be my 10th magnet. And thanks to Spud Luda who told me about this 10 years ago.” Milby Crisps is past the century mark as well with 109.1 miles.

Spud Lass had an eventful day to earn a magnet. With 105.5 miles, experiencing torrential downpours here in southeastern Virginia I was not able to ride outside so I hopped on my trainer and rode with the leaders and did the first part of Stage 14 virtually! Even though it took me a “bit” longer to go the same distance, I was able to complete my mileage and cross Le Tour De Couch Potato finish line. Mission accomplished! I’m sure “French fries” will be on the menu of tonight’s celebratory dinner!

Madam Tuber is done with 105.0 miles – number 14 in the books – my perfect record remains. Now I need the Duchess to join me. Chili Cheese Fries crossed the line at spin class this morning with 104.5 miles! Loly Pop Potato is happy to report in 101.6 miles for another magnet. Tuber Sox Fan earned her magnet with 100.07 miles on a ride with fellow tour riders Uetz Chips and Dre Tater.

We still have 29 spuds making up our ever changing “30 to go” group. Look for our next official taters to come from this group: Swan Song Spud, Nip it in the Spud, Kim Jong Spud, Yam Kronen, Spudding Genius, Simmering Spud, Mann, I feel like a Potato, Tuber Effect, 50 in 50 Potato, Tater Malla, Potato Loco, Hazeltot, La Nuova Patata, I Do Potato, New Potato, Campbell’s Potato Soup, Fry Fry Baby, Hash Slinger, Irish Spud, Harley Taterson, Kartoffel Kaiser, Spuddy Holly, Artful Tuber, Sour Mash Spud, Pump up the Yam, Potato Cake, Grape Tater, A-Peeling Esther

Potato Happenings

Here’s what the rest of the potatoes have going on.

Salt Life Yam – Dodging rain bursts made for unplanned sprints…earned my green jersey! – And I’m sure you looked GREAT in that green jersey!!

Surfin Spud – Last long ride before IM Lake Placid on 7/21. – We’re wishing you luck in Lake Placid – be sure to report in!

CycoTater – I believed the weather radar that showed no rain in my area for the next 3 hours….One wet, waterlogged potato. – Waterlogged but almost to 200 miles!

CFNo Spud – Well Tri Spud dropped me like a sack of potatoes but I forge on! – You forged on into the “30 to go” group!!

Decapotato Fin de semanas y unas millas mas (Weekend and a few more miles) – I think I got this translation right???

Microchip – Back on the bike today! I had to take a break because…….my first grandchild was born! – Congratulations on your grandchild – future potato!!

Captain Spud – Chasing the leaderboard now. – Keep those miles coming toward our 30,000.

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 15573.86 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 14426.14 to go). We better get to pedaling! We have 158 potatoes pedaling and 44 DUD Spuds in training. That’s 4 more off the couch and pedaling – help us to that 30K.

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

We’ve ridden 14 days – two weeks in and we’re adding 9 more potatoes to the list of those who have made it official.

Even Stephen Spud couldn’t quite make it an even 115 but 114.98 miles is enough for a magnet and to call it official. Price is Right Potato also crossed the finish line today for a magnet with 107.81 miles. Captain Spud piloted his bike for 104.9 miles – over that century mark to make it official today. Potato Sticks added another magnet to the collection today with 104.6 miles. Coming in just behind her is Casey at the Bat Potato who will also add another magnet to the fridge with 104.53 miles. Susan Spudkin stomped on the pedals to get over the finish line today – we’ve got her with a total of 102.16 miles. Yam Session was yamming indeed for 101.48 miles so we’ll call it “official” for her as well. Cajun Gator Tater finished up riding the Mississippi River levee, usually ride through a cow pasture with lots of cows quite close. There were no cows out today so he had to settle for seeing Mike the Tiger as he wrapped up with 101.3 miles for his magnet. Dr. Potato Head was very precise in wrapping up the miles and hit the century mark on the head with 100.0 miles. Another big group today – congratulations to all of you!

Where will out next finishers come from? I’m betting it will be our “Less than 30 to Go” group. My goal is to finish tomorrow – come join me!! We’ve got 29 potatoes checking in today in this group: Swan Song Spud, Spudding Genius, Madam Tuber, Simmering Spud, Mann, I feel like a Potato, Tuber Effect, Mystery Spud, Milby Crisps, Tater Malla, Chili Cheese Fries, Hazeltot, Nip it in the Spud, Tuber Sox Fan, La Nuova Patata, Yam Kronen, New Potato, Spud Lass, Nashed Potato, Potato Loco, Hash Slinger, Irish Spud, Harley Taterson, Artful Tuber, Campbell’s Potato Soup, Sour Mash Spud, Pump up the Yam, Loly Pop Potato, Potato Cake, Fry Fry Baby

Potato Happenings

They weren’t alone in their adventures. We had several others out there, adding up the miles, either toward their magnet or toward our 30,000 mile goal. Here’s the rest of our potato happenings.

Potato Lane – Beautiful and actually cool morning ride in south Louisiana. Toni the Spud – I’m away from my amazing riding club for the month of July but I happened to meet a local cyclist here in Kentucky. He led me on a very scenic ride with lots of hills as well as free-range dogs! He knows which ones are friendly and those who will make you pedal faster! Oh Kay Tuber – Another early morning ride with Racing Spud! Nice breeze and a little rain to cool us off. La Nuova Patata – About a third of the ride was in the rain-not unpleasant at all as opposed to relentless heat and humidity!

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 14230.28 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 15769.72to go). We’re not quite half way so it’s going to be a stretch to get there – can we do it? We still have 154 potatoes pedaling and 47 potatoes on the couch (no one got off the couch since yesterday).

On a personal note – one of our original potatoes (and my sister) has a birthday today. She isn’t riding with us this year but she was instrumental in getting Le Tour de Couch Potato started with us 14 years ago (she must have been a baby then). If you see Carolyn Quinn (Red Mist Potato), wish her a Happy Birthday!

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber