While I still have a couple of Coffeeneuring Rewinds up my sleeve, it’s time to announce the winners.

I couldn’t be more thrilled with the growth of coffeeneuring. In its inaugural year, 12 participants successfully completed the Coffeeneuring Challenge. In only its second edition, that number has grown to 51 coffeeneurs, each of whom visited 7 different coffee shops over a period of 6 weekends.

Of the original 12 coffeeneur champions, six returned to earn their coffeeneuring award a second year. Well done! They are noted with an asterisk (*) in the list below.

The “I was going to complete the Coffeeneuring Challenge, but…” list, non-existent last year, ended up with 11 honorable mentions.

Coffeeneuring also experienced a geographic spread. This year marked the first international entries, with people from Canada (Ontario and Alberta), Ireland, and the United Kingdom submitting.

Domestically, new states were introduced to the coffeeneuring mix, with first-ever participation from the states of Arizona, California, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina Utah, and Wisconsin.

Of all states submitting entries, Pennsylvania had the highest level of participation, followed by the District of Columbia (yay!). My graphic shows states as well as countries, but given that countries outside the U.S. had such small participation, I grouped them in with the states. This is not a political statement, only a quick way for you to see where the coffeeneurs reside. As you can see by the chart, Pennsylvania had the highest level of participation (12) followed by D.C. (8), Virginia (also 8), and Portland (6).

Four cities represented just shy of half of the coffeeneurs who participated. Those cities are:

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Washington, D.C.
• Portland, Oregon
• Arlington, Virginia

People coffeeneured in more places than ever before. The magic coffeeneuring maps show a broad view of the various coffeeneuring destinations. They include: the United States (17 states and the District of Columbia); Canada; Ireland; Japan; Norway; and the United Kingdom.

More people teamed up. Last year, only one two-person team participated in the Coffeeneuring Challenge. This edition, I identified around ten teams participating. Coffeeneuring can be a fine solitary activity, but I know that I prefer many of my rides and lattes with a side of friendship and good conversation.

I have more information about places visited, and I may dig through it more to find more nuggets to share. For now, though, I’m going with what I’ve gathered so far from all entries. I’d love to scrutinize the information more closely, but things like my j-o-b and my bike riding keep getting in the way.

Drum roll, please. FINALLY, the lists of Coffeeneur Challenge Finishers and Honorable Mentions. In addition to the person’s name, city, and state, I have also included the individual’s blog, if he or she has one and used it for coffeeneuring write-ups.

Coffeeneur Challenge Finishers

1. Bill A. the ultimate coffeeneur. Portland, Oregon*
2. Crystal B. Aesthetics of Everywhere. (team with Adam) Washington, D.C.
   
3. Dan B. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
4. Dana B. Arlington, Virginia
5. Patti B. (team with George B.) Wilmington, Delaware (Thanks to Patti’s entry, I finally learned to spell this state.)
6. Simon B. (team with Tara) Wheaton, Maryland*
7. Kate C.  A Girl and Her Bike. Washington, D.C.
8. Kirstin C. (team with Tom C.) Ultrarunnergirl. Washington, D.C.
9. Tom C. (team with Kirstin) aka “the hubz.” Washington, D.C.
10. Deb D. Arlington, Virginia
11. Mark E. (Team with Sue E.)Tempe/Phoenix, Arizona
12. Sue E. (Team with Mark E.) Tempe/Phoenix
13. Felkerino. The Daily Randonneur. Washington, D.C.*
14. Brian F. Park City, Utah
15. Lynne F. Lynne’s Mostly Cycling Blog. Portland, Oregon
16. Nigel G. (team with Joyce) Iron Rider. Philadelphia, PA
17. Joyce (team with Nigel) Philadelphia, PA
18. Rose G. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
19. Beth H. bikelovejones Portland, Oregon
20. Hydie H. Cupcake Ride. Toronto, Ontario (Canada!)
21. Ashley H. Aerochick. Wilmington, Massachusetts
22. Tara H. (team with Simon) News and Commentary. Wheaton, Maryland
23. Lauren K. Lauren Marie Says. Dublin, Ireland (!)
24. Narayan K. My Rando Adventures. Seattle, Washington
25. Liz M. Vienna, Virginia
26. Jim M. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
27. Andrea M. Physics Girl on the Loose. Toronto, Ontario (Canada!)
28. Marina M. Portland, Oregon
29. Keith M. keithmo bikes. Woodenville, Washington
30. Georgie O. Pennine Pedaling. Lancashire, United Kingdom (!)
31. Susan O. Small Engine, Big Tank. Portland, Oregon
32. John “Rootchopper” P. A Few Spokes Shy of a Wheel. Alexandria, Virginia
33. Joe P. Seattle, Washington
34. Vannevar. Type 2 Clydesdale Cyclist. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania*
35. S.R. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
36. Michael R. Portland, Oregon
37. Emma R. (Team with Mike “Q” R.) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
38. Bryan R. Miles to Go Before I Sleep. Research Triangle, North Carolina
39. John R. porta-john. Washington, D.C.*
40. Mike “Q” R. (team with  Emma) torley manor. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
41. Ken S. Alexandria, Virginia
42. Ty S. The Crazy Randonneur. San Francisco, California
43. Julie S. (Team with Steve S.) Silver Spring, Maryland
44. George S. The Hudson Valley Randonneur. Hudson Valley, New York*
45. Jonathon S. Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
46. Mike T. Cruisin’ Downhill. Edmonton, Alberta (Canada!)
47. Charlie T. (team with Katrin) Arlington, Virginia
48. Jody T. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
49. Steve W. Singularity. Madison, Wisconsin (the lone Midwesterner)
50. Hyla W. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
51. Suze. Suze, Cycling. the Berkshires (I think), Massachusetts

I was Going to Complete the Coffeeneuring Challenge, but… Honorable Mentions

1. George B. (team with Patti B.) Wilmington, Delaware
2. Katy C. ktchancey. Ottawa, Ontario (Canada!)
3. Scott G., Velo-Orange Blog. Somewhere in Maryland.
4. Adam G. (team with Crystal B.) Washington, D.C.
5. Gary H. (team with Sara) Topsham, Maine
6. Sara H. (team with Gary) Topsham, Maine
7. Ted N. Washington, D.C.
8. Steve S. (team with Julie S.) Silver Spring, Maryland
9. Leslie T. bikesbytesbites. Arlington, Virginia
10. Katrin T. (team with Charlie T.) Arlington, Virginia
11. Kevin “I need my coffee to go get coffee…” U. Bicycle Bug. Washington, D.C.

Huge congratulations to everyone who completed the challenge and to those who attempted it, but fell short of the full shebang.

Prizes!

What fun would a contest be without prizes? This year’s finisher’s premium is a two-fer. All individuals who completed the challenge will receive a Coffeeneuring Challenge button designed by coffeeneur conceptualizer and Seattle randonneur Joe Platzner.

Additionally, all finishers will receive a pewter coffee cup pin, for those days when you’re going for a more subtle coffeeneuring look.

Honorable mentions will receive a smaller version of the Coffeeneuring Challenge button.

Pins/buttons can be affixed to your lapel, saddle bags, sweaters, or whatever other article you decide is best to show off your Coffeeneuring Challenge accomplishment.

I will follow up with all the finishers and honorable mentions in the next few days in order that I may send out premiums.

Well done, everyone! It’s been a great couple of coffeeneuring months. Thanks to everybody who participated in and supported the Coffeeneuring Challenge. Coffeeneuring 4 evah!

P.S. If you think your name should be on one of these lists and it isn’t, PLEASE email me. Every coffeeneur who submitted an entry should have received a return email from me. If you did not, then I did not receive your entry.