Coffeeneuring Challenge 2015: Finishers and Honorable Mentions

‘Twas the night before Coffeeneurmas, and all through the house… As we all know, coffeeneuring is a season, not a day, and what a great season it’s been. This year, 247 people rode their bikes to the finishers circle, and 8 achieved Honorable Mention.

Finally, the time to announce the Finishers and Honorable Mentions for the 2015 Coffeeneuring Challenge has arrived. Thanks to everyone for their patience as I organized the submissions.

Results are listed in alphabetical order by first name. I have also included hyperlinks to people’s blogs, Instagrams, or Twitter accounts. The number in parentheses notes the number of times the person has completed the challenge.

You will also see the Themes Within a Theme for those who took on this additional, yet optional, creative element. I loved reading the themes people chose to overlay their coffeeneuring, and I know some are already cooking up themes for next year.

If any changes are needed (I missed a theme, blog, Instagram handle, or any other info) or if you should be included on one of these lists, please let me know by email or in the comments.

2015 Coffeeneuring Challenge Finishers

1. Abhijit K. Bangalore, India (1)  Theme: South Indian Coffee
2. Adam L. Brooklyn, New York (1)
3. Al M. Woodinville, Washington (1)
4. Alicia M. Lynnwood Washington (2)
5. Amber E. Pensacola, Florida (1)
6. Ana M. Seattle Washington (1)  Theme: Coffeeneuring for Glory
7. Anders L. Märsta, Sweden (2)  Theme: Home baked
8. Andrea P. Washington, D.C. (1)
9. Andrew B. County Antrim, Northern Ireland (1)
10. Andy W. Seattle, Washington (3)
11. Anna Banana Murray, Utah (2)  Theme: 7 tunes
12. Anna O. Brooklyn, New York (1)
13. anniebikes Burlington, Vermont (3)  Theme: Lake View
14. Ashley B. Rockford, Illinois (1)
15. Astrid B. Lynnwood Washington (2)  Theme: Tour de Cups
16. Avery L. Pensacola Florida (1)
17. Bear T. Thousand Oaks California (3)
18. Becca C. Calgary, Alberta, Canada (1 )  Theme: Singing on my Bike
19. Becky J. Puyallup, Washington (2)
20. Beth B. of Thick Bikes. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1)  Theme: 7 different bikes and To Kill a Mockingbird
21. Beth H. Portland Oregon (3)
22. Bharat G. Bowie Maryland (1)
23. Bikeyface. Somerville, Massachusetts (1)
24. Biking Yogini Arlington, Virginia (3)
25. Bill A., the Ultimate Coffeeneur. Portland, Oregon (5)
26. Bill H. Zelienople, Pennsylvania (2)
27. Bill W. Grand Rapids Michigan (2)
28. Bob B. Graham, North Carolina (1)
29. Bob S. Washington D.C. (2)
30. Bob  E. Harwood, New Jersey (1)
31. Brad S. Washington, D.C. (1)   Theme: No Starbucks
32. Braxton. San Francisco, California (1)
33. Bret in Sioux City, Iowa (1)
34. Brian C. Auburn, Massachusetts (1)
35. Bryan R. Garner North Carolina (4)  Theme: 7 Different Bikes
36. Carol H. Bend, Oregon (2)
37. Carol J. Conneaut, Ohio (1)
38. Charlie W. Plymouth Minnesota (3)
39. Chauncey J. Cincinnati, Ohio (1)
40. Cheryl G. Medway, Massachusetts (1)  Theme: No chains
41. Chris B. of Thick Bikes Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (1)  Theme: 7 different bikes 
42. Chris G. Des Moines, Iowa (1)
43. Chris K. Ocala, Florida (1)
44. Chris N. Skillman, New Jersey (1)
45. Chris R. Atlanta, Georgia (2)
46. Chris R. Kyiv Ukraine (1)
47. Christina L. San Francisco, California (1)  Theme: learning to ride
48. Christine P. Eugene, Oregon (1)   Theme: Coffeeneuring with Christine
49. Chuck A. Arlington, Virginia (2)
50. CJ of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1)
51. Red in Pittsburgh ,Pennsylvania (3)
52. Corbi B. Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania (3)
53. Dan B. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (3)  Theme: Car-free Coffeeneuring
54. Dan M. Wayland, Massachusetts (1)
55. Dan S. Everett, Washington (1)
56. Dan W. Denver, Colorado (2)
57. Dan W. Mechanicsville, Virginia (1)
58. Daniele C. Iguria, Italy (2)
59. Dave C. Waitsfield, Vermont (2)  Theme: Social Not Solo
60. Dave H. Bel Air, Maryland (1)
61. Dave P. Denver, Colorado (2)  Theme: Coffee in the Parks
62. Debiguity Arlington, Virginia (4)
63. Dejah S. Seattle, Washington (1)  Theme: Dejah and Theo Take on the Coffeeneuring Challenge 
64. Dennis H. Portland, Oregon (2)
65. Dennis O’ Springfield, Missouri  Theme: 7 different bikes
66. Dino A. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1)
67. Doug G. Denver, Colorado (1)   Theme: Different Bikes for Each Ride
68. E in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1)
69. Eileen S. Austin, Texas (1)   Theme: A new city for each stop. In the end, 4 cities
70. Elaine B. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2)  Theme: Car-free Coffeeneuring
71. Emma R. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (3)
72. Emma W. Missoula, Montana (1)
73. Emma W. Plymouth, Minnesota (2)
74. Eric B. Richmond, Virginia (1)
75. Eric S. Washington, D.C. (1)  Theme: Tandem Teamwork
76. Erin B. Springfield, Missouri (1)
77. Eunice in Durham, North Carolina (2)  Theme: Enjoy the ride
78. Felkerino. Washington, D.C. (5)  Theme: Friends and Family
79. Gary S. Topsham, Maine (2)
80. George S. West Park, New York (5)
81. Gery O. Everett, Washington (1)
82. Gina C. Arlington, Virginia (1)
83. Graham R. Portland, Oregon (3)
84. Gray Ft. Collins, Colorado (2)  Theme: 3 of 7 bikes
85. Harry H. Concord, California (1)
86. Hugh S. Los Angeles, California (1)
87. Ina I. Northampton, Massachusetts (1)  Theme: Same Cup
88. Iron Rider. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3)  Theme: Own Bikes and State-Themed Jerseys
89. Jake D. in Germany? (2)
90. James P. Anaheim, California (2)  Theme: Coffee Shops Without Walls
91. Jamie H. Manchester, Connecticut (1)  Theme: Trying New Places That Are Locally Owned, On a Tandem
92. Janet E. in Mansfield, Ontario, Canada (1) Theme: Seven Rides Without Walls
93. Janice C. Lyon Station Pennsylvania (1)
94. Jason McD. Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1)
95. Jay D. Frederick, Maryland (1)  Theme: Coffee Outside and Unique Brewing Method
96. Jayne B. Lyon Station, Pennsylvania (1)
97. Jeff G. Kissimmee, Florida (2)
98. Jeff G. Mountain View, California (1)  Theme: Shops I’ve Never Visited Before
99. Jeff L. Silver Spring, Maryland (1)
100. Jen L. Pensacola, Florida (2)
101. Jennifer T. Leavenworth Kansas (2)
102. Jenny K. Silver Spring, Maryland (1)
103. Jerry S. Washington, D.C. (2)
104. Jess T. Kirkland, Washington (1)
105. Jim K. Columbus Ohio (2)
106. Jim R. Edgewood Washington (1)
107. Jo in Eugene, Oregon (3)
108. Joaquin O. St. Albans, United Kingdom (2)
109. Joe E. Pensacola, Florida (1)
110. Joe Flood. Washington D.C. (3)  Theme: Always Be Coffeeneuring
111. Joe P. Bellevue, Washington (4)  Theme: 7 different bikes, but events conspired against me
112. Joe R. Milwaukee, Wisconsin (3)
113. Joe R. St. Petersburg, Florida (2)
114. Johanna L. Helsinki, Finland (1)
115. John F. Bethesda, Maryland (1)
116. John R. Baltimore, Maryland (5)  Theme: Coffeeneur-in-Training
117. John S. Fairhaven, Massachusetts (1)  Theme: Biking hats
118. John W. Northfields, New Jersey (1)  Theme: Locally owned/managed shops
119. Jonathan H. Greenacres, Florida (1)  Theme: Caps
120. Joshua C. Temple, Texas (1)
121. Joyce G. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2)
122. Julie W. Northfields, New Jersey (1)  Theme: Locally owned/managed shops
123. Karen C. Los Angeles California (1)  Theme: Bike Girl Bloomers!
124. Karen L. Livermore, California (1)
125. Karen N. Duxbury, Massachusetts (1)
126. Karen Q. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2)
127. Kate H. Seattle, Washington (1)
128. Kathleen K. Mountain View, California (1)  Theme: Public Art
129. Kathy R. Arlington, Virginia (1)  Theme: Visual journaling
130. Kayoko N. Märsta, Sweden (2)  Theme: Home baked
131. Keith D. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1)
132. Keith M. Woodinville, Washington (4)
133. Kelley W. Reston, Virginia (1)
134. Kelly S. Fairfax, Virginia (3)  Theme: Squeaking By
135. Kendra H. Memphis, Tennessee (1)
136. Kent F. Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada (1)
137. Kent P. Eugene, Oregon (1)   Theme: Coffeeneuring with Christine
138. Kevin C. Derby, United Kingdom (2)
139. Kevin P. Cheshire, United Kingdom (1)  Theme: Local Business!
140. Kira M. Washington, D.C. (1)  Theme: Tandem Teamwork
141. Lance T. Leavenworth, Kansas (2)
142. Laura A. Seattle, Washington (1)   Theme: Learning to bike
143. Laura C. Federal Way, Washington (2)
144. Laura G. Manchester, Connecticut (1)  Theme: Trying New Places That Are Locally Owned, On a Tandem
145. Laura P. Denver, Colorado (1)  Theme: Owls
146. Laura R. Arlington, Virginia (1)
147. Lesly J. Washington, D.C. (1)   Theme: No Starbucks
148. Linel S. Alexandria, Virginia (2)  Theme: 8 States– I Ride for Coffee
149. Lisa A. Brooklyn, New York (1)
150. Lisa M. Takoma Park, Maryland (2)
151. Liz P. Washington, D.C. (1)
152. Louise K. Seattle, Washington (2)
153. Lucy P. Redwood City California (1)  Bubble Tea
154. Lynda T. Thousand Oaks, California (2)
155. Lynne Fitz Portland Oregon (4)  Theme: Fibers
156. Maria W. Springfield, Missouri (1)
157. Marko S. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1)
158. Marley B. Seattle Washington (1)
159. Martha R. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1)
160. Martin W. Lincoln, United Kingdom (1)
161. Marya R. Sioux City, Iowa (1)
162. Meade in Richmond, Virginia (2)  Theme: Coffee Outside
163. Megan S. San Antonio, Texas (1)
164. Michael P. Cincinnati, Ohio (1)
165. Michael S. Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1)
166. Michal Y. Eugene, Oregon (3)  Theme: Social Coffeeneuring
167. Mike L. New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada (1)
168. Mike R. Dunn Loring, Virginia (2)
169. Mike W. Park Ridge, Illinois (2)  Theme: Riding Every Bike I Own
170. Miriam S. Hamburg, Germany (1)
171. Mr. Bike Snick. McLean, Virginia (3)
172. Mrs. Bike Snick. McLean, Virginia (3)
173. Nadine Q. Washington, D.C. (2)
174. Nancy G. Mukilteo Washington (2)  Theme: Teaneuring
175. New England Bicyclist and Northeast Regional Office of Coffeeneuring. Arlington, Massachusetts (1)  Theme: Go ride your bike!
176. Nicole R. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2)
177. Nils E. Silver City, New Mexico (1)
178. Nolan R. Dunn Loring, Virginia (2)
179. Owen B. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (3)  Theme: Car-free Coffeeneuring
180. Paris in Silver Spring, Maryland (1)
181. Patty P. Temple, Texas (1)
182. Paul R. St. Petersburg, Florida (3)
183. Phill M. Washington D.C. (2)  Theme: 7 places I didn’t do last year 
184. Ponder in Sanger, Texas (2)  Theme: Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen
185. Q in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (3)
186. Randall J. Conneaut, Ohio (1)
187. Raymond S-R. Shawville, Quebec, Canada (2)  Theme: Seven Bridges, One River
188. Retta B. Graham, North Carolina (1)
189. RFGlenn Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2)  \o/ coffeeneuring! 
190. RJ in Burlington, Vermont (2)  Theme: Coffeeneuring with Children
191. RJ’s Elder Child. Burlington, Vermont (1)  Theme: Coffeeneuring with Children
192. RJ’s Younger Child. Burlington, Vermont (1)  Theme: Coffeeneuring with Children
193. Rob L. Pensacola, Florida (2)
194. Robin E. Silver City, New Mexico (1)
195. Robyn W. Kissimmee, Florida (2)
196. Rochelle H. Seattle Washington (1)   Theme: Coffeeneuring for Glory
197. Rona W. Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (1)  Theme: No-Theme Special Feature
198. Rose C. Santa Rosa, California (2)
199. Rosemary H. Mansfield, Ontario, Canada (1)  Theme: Seven Rides Without Walls
200. Rudi R. Washington, D.C. (3)
201. Rusty C. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (3)
202. Ryan P. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1)
203. Sally H. Eugene, Oregon (2)  Theme: Different Bikes
204. Sally R. St. Petersburg, Florida (3)
205. Sam D. Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1 )
206. Sara H. Topsham, Maine (3)
207. Sara W. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1)
208. Sarah R. Washington, D.C. (3)
209. Sarah S. Seattle, Washington (2)
210. Sara A. Iguria, Italy (2)
211. Scott C. Severna Park, Maryland (1)
212. velofolk Adrian, Michigan (1)
213. Sean W. Snohomish County, Washington (1)
214. Sharon F. Wesley Chapel, Florida (1)
215. Shawn G. Portland Oregon (3)  Theme: All Four Bikes
216. Simon B. Silver Spring, Maryland (5)
217. Snake in Louisville Kentucky (1)
218. sprite Washington D.C. (3)
219. SR in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (4)
220. Steve A. Burnsville, Maryland (3)  Theme: Friends and Family
221. Steve O. Arlington, Virginia (2)
222. Stu in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2)
223. Sue J. Madison, Wisconsin (1)
224. Tam K. Swampscott, Massachusetts (1)
225. Tara H. of the Tara Rule. Silver Spring, Maryland (5)
226. Ted G. Medway, Massachusetts (2)  Theme: No chains
227. Theo R. Seattle, Washington (1)  Theme: Dejah and Theo Take on the Coffeeneuring Challenge 
228. Thistle C. Severna Park, Maryland (1)
229. Tim in Austin, Texas (2)
230. Tim S. Louisville, Kentucky (2)
231. Todd N. Pleasanton, California (1)  Theme: Mendo the Duck
232. Tom B. Florence, South Carolina (2)  Theme: 7 Different Bikes
233. Tom H. Billings, Montana (3)
234. Tom N. Duxbury, Massachusetts (1)
235. Tregg H. Newport News, Virginia (2)  Theme: 7 Cities and 7 Coffee Shops
236. Van in Seattle, Washington (2)  Theme: Funky Socks
237. Vance in Greensboro, North Carolina (3)
238. Vannevar. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (5)
239. Veronica V. Portland, Oregon (1)
240. VorpalChortle Somerville, Massachusetts (1)
241. Wayne G. Springfield, Missouri (2)  Theme: Americana
242. Wiebke W. Berlin, Germany (2)
243. William S. Laramie, Wyoming (1)  Theme: Coffee Adventures Without Walls in Southeast Wyoming
244. Bob T. Arlington, Virginia (1)
245. Ken M. Seattle, Washington (1)
246. Kyle M. Seattle, Washington (1)
247. April F. Menlo Park, California (1)
248. MrTinDC. Washington, D.C. (4)

2015 Honorable Mention

1. Deacon P. Green Mountain Falls, Colorado
2. Jerel in Toledo, Ohio
3. Myrna S. Falls Church, Virginia
4. Rebecca C in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5. Shawn S. Falls Church, Virginia
6. Sylvia M. Harwood, New Jersey
7. Lee R. Bridgeport, Connecticut
8. Chris N. Easton, Pennsylvania

This year’s challenge boasts the most participants yet. For the first time, coffeeneuring was represented in Ukraine, India, Northern Ireland, and even new states in the U.S., including New Mexico, Wyoming, and Tennessee. (I hope to do another post that wraps up the city, state, and country information.)

I am also thrilled that seven coffeeneurs returned to keep their five-time coffeeneuring finishing streak alive. In addition, there are six people with a four-time finishing record, and another 29 who have completed the challenge three times.

A note about patches! Patches are en route to me, and I hope to mail them out next week (BikeDC locals, I’ll catch you at Friday Coffee Club). I have a few extras, if anybody would like an additional patch for whatever reason. $5 per. Email and let me know.

People coffeeneured for many reasons. A few learned ride a bike through the challenge. Some brewed their own cups in the great outdoors. Several discover new coffee and tea places. Some took short rides and others went farther than they’d ever ridden before.

Even with the suite of rules that accompanies the Coffeeneuring Challenge, we consistently find ways to make it our own.

Congratulations, and Mary Coffeeneurmas to all!