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

As we close in on our next weekend of pedaling, 4 of our taters didn’t waste any time crossing the finish line and getting those magnets. Uetz Chips is done with 123.7 miles pedaled. Commen-Tater is also over the finish line, checking in with 108.75 miles. Tubin’ Tuber‘s 104.0 miles is enough for another magnet. And earning magnet number 13, finishing all but the very first Le Tour de Couch Potato is Home Fries with 101.0 miles.

Our “30 or less to go” group grew again – up to 31 potatoes. Our next finishers should be among Swan Song Spud, Yam Session, Spudding Genius, Simmering Spud, Potato Sticks, Price is Right Potato, Tuber Effect, Milby Crisps, Captain Spud, Dr. Potato Head, Tater Malla, Susan Spudkin, Hazeltot, Yam Kronen, Even Stephen Spud, Casey at the Bat Potato, Mann, I feel like a Potato, Hash Slinger, Madam Tuber, Irish Spud, Harley Taterson, Chili Cheese Fries, Potato Loco, Spud Lass, Tuber Sox Fan, Artful Tuber, Pump up the Yam, Loly Pop Potato, Fry Fry Baby, Nip it in the Spud, Mystery Spud

Potato Happenings

A small group reporting in today but our miles really went up. Y’all just didn’t have any stories in you today: CycoTater – A fabulously cool ride today!! Artful Tuber – Helped a cute turtle across the road. Loly Potato – Happy Laura Latkes – 5 AM call for morning Zwift ride with friends. Riding is more fun with company (at 5 AM)! Senator Spud – Back from a week of vacation.

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 13346.18 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 16653.82to go). We have 154 potatoes pedaling and 47potatoes training to be DUD Spuds

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

I think y’all did this because its Day 12 and you know I love numbers. Yep, today is day 12 of our Couch Potato and we have a whoppin’ 12 potatoes who made it official today. Buckle up – here we go!

Chip Champ finished with 113.68 miles and a cooler ride by the shore – Cape Henlopen, Delaware. StarchTrek is also over the century mark with 111.35 miles – here comes the magnet. LowTato pedaled for 107.5 miles to earn a new magnet and some bragging rights. Got Tot? is not too far behind and also over the finish line with 106.4 miles. TriSpud stomped on those pedals for 105.12 miles, finishing up the century today. Countess Tater is reporting in 104.5 miles to beat Darth Tater to the finish line. Tot Louie headed out at 6:30 this morning to try to beat the heat and humidity of Coastal Virginia. 104.2 miles into his tour: Hooray-Hooray! Earned my Potato Magnet Today! Couldn’t start until July 3, now finished – earliest ever for me! Sinful Spud is done with a not so sinful 103.9 miles. Give Tom Tater a magnet for 101.31 miles pedaled. Golly D Tater and Christmas Potato are both finished with 100.7 miles. Think they pedaled together? And Bumble Spud is also finished with 100.3 miles. Multiple neighborhood and local strip mall loops. Kinda boring but beats a day in the office. Whew – I think I got them all and a HUGE congratulations to that big group for all their efforts to get that 100 miles in.

Our “30 or less to go” group is a little smaller today. Due to all the finishers we had, we’re at 26 potatoes in this group. Home Fries, Uetz Chips, Spudding Genius, Tubin’ Tuber, Potato Sticks, Price is Right Potato, Milby Crisps, Captain Spud, Commen-Tater, Tater Malla, Susan Spudkin, Hazeltot, Yam Kronen, Yam Session, Casey at the Bat Potato, Mann, I feel like a Potato, Hash Slinger, Swan Song Spud, Madam Tuber (yours truly), Irish Spud, Harley Taterson, Dr. Potato Head, Fry Fry Baby, Nip it in the Spud, Mystery Spud, Chili Cheese Fries

Potato Happenings

In other potato news, heat was once again the theme of the day. It seems it even came to visit those pedaling indoors. Kartoffel Kaiser – So hot and humid but chip’n away at the miles! (Pun intended). Milby Crisps – Fun ride with my WAB Potato friends. CycoTater – Windy and hot. Really hot. Oh-Kay Tuber – Early morning ride with Racing Spud! Great way to start the day! Loch Ness Potato – Hot and windy! Rain or Shine Tater – Two spin classes! Hot Hot Hot in there! Chip-n-Dale – Piano Stairs Cadence Ride and Yugoslavo. Tempo Ride through Valparaiso, Chile.

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 12541.09 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 17458.91 to go). HMMM – we may not make it. We’ll have a LOT of pedaling to do the next couple weekends. We’re up to 152 potatoes pedaling and 50 DUD Spuds in training.

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

And let’s not forget our 4 new potatoes who made it official today. Only one of them told me about their ride so they must be silent assassins – crossing that finish line in stealth mode. Holy Potato leads off the group with 128.0 miles and a new magnet. Mot Tot came in with 103.09 miles and some tired legs. Spudly was just behind with 102 miles while Tracie Tots found a Peloton on vacay to finish up her ride with a little extra coming in at 100.11 miles. Congratulations to all of you on your century plus!

30 taters make up our “30 or less to go” group today. I’m sure some of them will be earning a magnet tomorrow. Got Tot?, Uetz Chips, Spudding Genius, Tubin’ Tuber, Golly D Tater, Christmas Potato, Captain Spud, Tater Malla, Susan Spudkin, Hazeltot, Yam Kronen, Bumble Spud, Countess Tater, StarchTrek, Home Fries, LowTato, Tot Louie, TriSpud, Tom Tater, Chef John Potatoes, Chip Champ, Swan Song Spud, Yam Session, Potato Sticks, Dr. Potato Head, Price is Right Potato, Hash Slinger, Commen-Tater, Mann, I feel like a Potato, Mystery Spud

Potato Happenings

Here’s what our potatoes have going on today. Please keep the stories coming – we love to hear about your rides as you get closer to that century mark. Or in some cases – you have far surpassed it. Decapotato is over 350 miles (and no Spanish lesson today) and Marshmallow Fluff Potato is over 250 miles.

We had potatoes indoors: Chip-n-Dale – Did the Templeman Recovery Ride through Valparaiso, Chile as he closes in on 200 miles. Yogatato – Beat the heat with a post yoga ride on the P! Yo’Potato – Another day stuck indoors on the spin bike due to weather but enjoyed a 40 minute augmented reality ride with Les Mills The Trip! Yam Kronen – Rain from the hurricane reach middle Illinois so me and my little potato are spinning indoors. MelaTater – Still on the Peleton in Whitefish.

And potatoes braving the elements: Spud Cool – Mythical Patata and I rode the C&O canal to Mile 0 and back! So bumpy! Seafaring Spud – Road around our historic town of McLean VA. Past Hickory Hill, the Kennedy Estate, CIA HQ and Langley Ordinary which was both a HQ and hospital during the Civil War. Of course I breezed past copious deer families and some foxes. Wolfpack Tater claims to have seen a groundhog but I was not that observant. Nashed Potato – I squeezed in a short ride in between waves of rain. Green Eggs & Yam – Hot, damn hot!

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 11706.55 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 18293.45 to go). We have 152 potatoes pedaling and 50 potatoes on the couch. Three more off the couch today so a few less DUD spuds in training.

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

And six new official potatoes today. We’re a little early today but I had to get this posted when I could! We’re making our way to that lofty 30,000 mile goal and already have 34 potatoes who have made it official. That includes the 6 who crossed the finish line today. Winning Spud did more than cross the finish line with a total of 126.0 miles and a new magnet. Loch Ness Potato earning her magnet (121.47 miles) with Irish Spud and the rest of the YMCA Northern Neck Posse had a hot and steamy 26.5-mile ride. Oh-Kay-Tuber was out this morning with Racing Spud and Oh-Kay finished up her 100 miles with a total (so far) of 111.6 miles. Fry Like and Eagle finished a century with a little extra as well – 104.0 miles. Ain’t No Tater High Enough is done as well with 102.73 miles. And our sixth official tater of the day is Spud Luda coming in with 100.12 miles. Congratulations to our newest magnet earners!

Our group of “30 or less to go” is 29strong. Who will be next over that century mark? Holy Potato, Tracie Tots, Uetz Chips, Sinful Spud, Spudly, Spudding Genius, Captain Spud, Hazeltot, Mot Tot, Countess Tater, LowTato, Tot Louie, TriSpud, Chef John Potatoes, Chip Champ, Got Tot?, Golly D Tater, Christmas Potato, Swan Song Spud, Yam Session, Potato Sticks, Price is Right Potato, Yam Kronen, Home Fries, Tater Malla, Hash Slinger, Tom Tater, Mann, I feel like a Potato, StarchTrek.

Potato Happenings

And here’s what we have going on in the rest of the pedal-verse. Chip-n-Dale – The Great Escape Trail in Moab and then celebrated the Tour De France by taking a ride on the Chamonix Trail in France. Milby Crisps – Good to be back with my WAB crew after some time off my bike. Irish Spud – battling back after a 3-week illness. Good to be back on the bike! Tracie Tots – Going away for a week without a bike! Have a great active week, everyone!

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 10609.96 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 19390.04 to go). We have 149 potatoes pedaling and 53 potatoes on the couch (DUD spuds in training?).

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

While the tour in France was stomping across the cobblestones, we were really adding up the miles and official potatoes in our tour. Five more taters made it official today including Fry Alicia who crossed the finish line with 109.89 miles. Also over the century mark today is DragonFry with 108.0 miles. Potato Prez road BWI airport loop with several other spuds (see below) to finish his tour #12 (102.35 miles)! Superwoman Spud showed those superwoman tendencies today to earn a magnet with 101.92 miles. And coming in hot (literally) is Green Eggs & Yam with 100.8 miles and another magnet. So proud of all our latest official tots! Tell all your friends and get them across the finish line too.

Our group of “30 or less to go” is really growing. Y’all are going to make me work for it tonight. Let’s see if I can get everyone here that is so close to getting over that finish line. Winning Spud, Holy Potato, Loch Ness Potato, Tracie Tots, Ain’t No Tater High Enough, Sinful Spud, Spudly, Spudding Genius, Fry Like an Eagle, Spud Luda, Countess Tater, Oh-Kay-Tuber, LowTato, TriSpud, Chef John Potatoes, Chip Champ, Got Tot?, Golly D Tater, Christmas Potato, Swan Song Spud, Price is Right Potato, Captain Spud, Yam Kronen, Mot Tot, Uetz Chips, Hash Slinger, StarchTrek.

Potato Happenings

And now here’s what all the tots have been up to while pedaling away today – plus another Spanish translation test from Decapotato (I failed part of it again)

Salt Life Yam – In Vienna Austria for a quick trip and the stationary bike in the gym was great! Felt like I was earning my right to Weinerschnitzel. Sewin’ Spuds – Kissing the weekend goodbye with a nice ride and preparing for the coming week’s adventures. Bandit Yam – Google is giving him a hard time about switching emails – but I think we have all his miles. Backpack Potato – Nice ride with Dad. Darth Tater – Spotted 2 buck chuck! (Deer, not the drink – bummer). Kartoffel Kaiser – Good times riding with my friend, Kim. (Since she didn’t register for Le Tour, I think I’ll call her Instant Potato Flake!) Thankful for her company, though, during our hot and humid ride.

Chip-n-Dale – Rode the La Sal Loop South and Slickrock Practice Look Trail this morning. Harley Taterson – Met up with several Eastern Shore riders who put me on the back beauty roads fromo Trappe to Easton Maryland. Getting in early ride before the scorching sun begins to beat down. CycoTater – Blast furnace not so bad today – great morning ride with the hubs. Yogatato – Beat the heat again on the P. This challenge has gotten me out of a riding slump. Grateful to you, Madam T! (Thanks – we’re grateful for all the potatoes as well!!). Chilli Cheese Fries – Tried the TriWay Trail. Artful Tuber – Got out early to beat the heat in N VA. Decapotato – Recorriendo y mas ruta de IronMan 70.3 MANTA (______ and more IronMan Manta route 70.3??? – I failed today).

Mythical Patata Explored the GAP trail out of Pittsburgh- gorgeous trail! Potato Prez road BWI airport loop with Swan Song Spud, Spudarama and Fitz and the Tater Tantrums today.

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 9807.33 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 20192.67 to go). We should pass the 10,000 mark tomorrow!! We have 148 potatoes pedaling and 54 potatoes on the couch (DUD spuds in training?).

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

We’re celebrating six more potatoes today who pedaled past the century mark. Jungle Spud has another magnet with 131.79 miles. Bud Spud must have been keeping him company as she has another magnet as well with 118.33 miles. We’ve been keeping an eye on Sewin’ Spuds in the “30 or less” group and sure enough, 115.3 miles for a magnet. CycoTater took a little jaunt through the blast furnace today to earn a new magnet with 109.0 miles. Potato Chip Rock got those final miles in virtually (Its hot outside) – rides in Chile watching snow capped mountains – for 105.9 miles. Yogatato is also done with 100.0 miles exactly after piecing together a short ride to the farmers market with a much cooler ride to Patagonia on the P. Magnets all around!!! This brings our total finishers to 23 and several (see below) that are really close.

We have a REALLY big batch of potatoes now in the “30 or less to go” group. Our next finishers will come from this crew: Fry Alicia, Winning Spud, Holy Potato, Loch Ness Potato, Spudding Genius, Superwoman Spud, Fry Like an Eagle, Oh-Kay-Tuber, Ain’t No Tater High Enough, Spudly, Captain Spud, Yam Kronen, Mot Tot, Tracie Tots, Spud Luda, Uetz Chips, Potato Prez, Hash Slinger, and Got Tot?. We should see them earn their magnets soon.

Potato Happenings

Here’s what our potatoes are reporting about their rides today – keep the info coming and I tried to translate again for Decapotato but there’s a word I don’t know (and I’m too proud to look it up – I’ll wait until I learn it!)

We did have some tots who braved the heat: Bar Fry Just loving every day I can get out there and enjoy God’s work and the pleasure of being able to do the ride. Milby Crisps Nice flat ride in beautiful Mathews County, Virginia. Oh- Kay Tuber Another great morning ride with Fly Like and Eagle! Getting closer to the 100 mark.  Yam Kronen Hot, wind and buggy. Those bugs hurt when they smack into you. Decapotato Sabado rodando con amigos (Saturday ____ with friends). La Nuova Patata Out and about in Frederick with a stop at the farmers market.

And others who opted to sweat on their stationary of choice: Chip-n-Dale Another couple of rides through Moab this morning, La Sal Loop North and River Road. Spudly Peloton miles. Because I’m not crazy. Yo’Potato HIIT training on indoor bike to combat heat and build strength to keep up with teen son on outdoor rides. Chilli Cheese Fries spin class. Laura Latkes Too, too hot so raced in Zwift today.

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 8632.76 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 21367.24to go). We have 148 potatoes pedaling and 54 potatoes on the couch (what are you waiting for?).

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber

And we’re welcoming four more official potatoes to the over the line club.

Tuberville was out with a group searching for other potatoes and found not only ice cream but a magnet (125.73 miles). Almighty Spud and Drunk Spud are both over the finish line again, earning another magnet again with 108.0 miles. Spud Funk also wrapped it up today, across the century mark with 102.8 miles. Congrats go out to all our newest official taters. That brings our total finishers to 17 so far.

We’re keeping an eye on that “30 or less to go” group for our next group of finishers. I suspect it will come from this crew: Fry Alicia, Winning Spud, Sewin’ Spuds, Loch Ness Potato, CycoTater, Potato Chip Rock, Yogatato, Fry Like an Eagle, Spudding Genius, Tracie Tots, Oh-Kay-Tuber, Ain’t No Tater High Enough, and Hash Slinger. We should see them earn their magnets soon.

Potato Happenings

Telling us about their expeditions in Potato Happenings today are:

Darth Tater A big pine tree fell across the neighborhood street over night so I flagged down a car and he and dragged the tree to the side of the road. Two workouts in one! Potato Lane did more miles in the mountains of Maryland! Chip-n-Dale rode Spring Creek Trail and East Canyon Reservoir rides through Park City, Utah.

Harley Taterson found a field of sunflowers as a backdrop to this hot sunny day on the Eastern Shore of MD. CycoTater got out for a ride this morning before it gets wicked hot. Now I’m only a par-boiled tater…

Oh-Kay Tuber Spuds unite in the OBX! MelaTater First ride ever on a Peleton. Tom Tater Ride for breakfast @ Joey Bag Of Donuts (yum – more donuts. I think I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow after my ride).

I hear that yesterday, Buck A Spud, Pump up the Yam and Tuberville went to College Farm Station near Wmsburg VA to get ice cream while looking for You Be YAmeen , Toni the Spud , Holy Potato , Milby Crisp and D’YAmeen. They didn’t have any potato skins to pay for their purchase so they got creamed. 

Salt Life Yam summed it up for all of us with “Hot! Hot! Hot!”

We may have our first mashed potato with a report of Casey at the Bat Potato falling off the bike at mile 10. Hoping all is well and Casey can continue.

Administrivia

Our potatoes have pedaled 7344.6 miles toward that 30,000 mile goal (only 22655.4 to go). We have 144 potatoes pedaling (our number continues to climb) and 58 potatoes on the couch (get OFF the couch).

Results so far are here: Reported Miles

Report miles here: Mileage Entry

Happy Pedaling,

Madam Tuber