We Love Coffeeneuring
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Coffeeneuring Challenge Roundup: Let’s Keep Going!
Remember that saying, “Every time a bell rings, a coffeeneur completes a coffeeneuring ride?” I do. Everywhere I look, people are riding here and there in pursuit of coffeeneuring-approved beverages. It’s so exciting, and here at Coffeeneuring HQ we urge everyone to keep riding! Back by popular demand, I’ve put togetherer a few highlights of… Continue reading
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c+1 Coffeeneuring Challenge 2021 Call for Photos and Illustrations
As I write this, just over 24 hours remain in the 2021 Coffeeneuring Challenge. Submissions are coming into Coffeeneuring Challenge HQ fast and furiously, but there’s still time! One full day plus a few hours left. If you have a ride remaining to cross the official finish line, now is your chance! You can do… Continue reading
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Everyday Magic
I almost didn’t run the Coffeeneuring Challenge this year. Really, I was on the fence about it. While gratified to see the challenge grow over time, I was also concerned it would be too much to manage, especially the way my year has gone in other areas. Felkerino convinced me that I should run the Coffeeneuring… Continue reading
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The Coffeeneur Behind the Coffeeneuring Patch Designs: Doug of Umbrella Works
The 2016 Coffeeneuring Challenge prize is about to be revealed, but before the grand unveiling, I’m featuring the man behind the excellent coffeeneuring designs of the past two years. Doug of umbrella works stepped forward last year to offer his skills in creating the Coffeeneuring Challenge patch prize, and we’ve been working together since. Many… Continue reading
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The Capital City of Coffeeneuring: Pittsburgh, PA
When the Coffeeneuring Challenge first began, I had no idea who would participate and what cities would be represented. Over the years, Pittsburgh has consistently emerged as the city with the most participants. Last year, Pittsburgh coffeeneurs put together a poster announcing the challenge, and also worked with a local bike shop to coordinate both… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring is Coming: An Inside Look at Coffeeneuring in Milwaukee
After five years in existence, the Coffeeneuring Challenge is becoming a fall tradition. For most of us, coffeeneuring never truly stops, but there is something especially enticing about the cool fall air, crunchy leaves under our wheels, and rides to coffee (or other coffee-ish) beverages with friends. This year, I talked with people in a… Continue reading
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The Juxtaposition of Movement and Pause: Talking Bikes and Coffee With Sarah
Even though the official Coffeeneuring Challenge won’t be back until the fall, for many, coffeeneuring never stops. And for some of us, bicycles and coffee are a way of life. Sarah – a barista, bike rider, and member of BikeDC – completed the challenge for the third time this past October. Given the unique place that… Continue reading
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We Love Coffeeneuring, Featuring the Ultimate Coffeeneur for Final Weekend Inspiration
In the great city of Portland, there is a person who has coffeeneured more than anyone I know. His name is Bill, and in the course of 94 weekends he visited 110 distinct coffee shops. That accomplishment is a testament not only to the preponderance of Portland-area coffee shops (yay, alliteration!), as well as Bill’s… Continue reading
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We Love Coffeeneuring: A Talk with Four-Time Coffeeneur John R. in #BikeDC
The final weekend of the Coffeeneuring Challenge approaches, and as part of the final week festivities I took the opportunity to chat with four-time challenge finisher John of #BikeDC. You may know John from Twitter (@dirteng) or through his blog, Portajohn. John used concepts from the Coffeeneuring Challenge and created a beer and bikes challenge known… Continue reading
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We Love Coffeeneuring: A Chat with Original Coffeeneur Vannevar in Pittsburgh, PA
The Coffeeneuring Challenge kicked off four years ago as a small affair with 12 finishers. Thanks to their efforts, word of mouth, and I’m not even sure what else, coffeeneuring is now an annual event that keeps expanding in popularity. Some don’t know the history of coffeeneuring, and that’s okay. There are enough of us around… Continue reading
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Original Coffeeneurs: Where Are They Now?
Yesterday someone asked me if I had numbers for those who have completed the Coffeeneuring Challenge three times, i.e., every year I have held the challenge. Yes, I do, and it is the subject of this post. In its inaugural year, the Coffeeneuring Challenge boasted 12 official finishers. In year two, 65 people completed it… Continue reading
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