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Coffeeneuring Clatch: Halloween Edition
The weeks are flying by, and the 2025 Coffeeneuring Challenge is near its midpoint. Have you been on the fence about taking on the challenge? Well, hop off the fence and start riding because if you start this weekend you still have enough time to become an official finisher! The early birds will begin making… Continue reading
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Almost There! Coffeeneuring Challenge 2025
Hello friends. Have you been thinking about the Coffeeneuring Challenge? I have and I’m ready! I hope you are too. I’ve seen lots of people getting in their final Always Be Coffeeneuring rounds and organizing themselves – as well as friends – to be ready for the big day. There’s a bunch of stuff going… Continue reading
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2014 Coffeeneuring Challenge Finishers and Honorable Mentions
The 2014 edition of the Coffeeneuring Challenge shows that people’s dedication to riding bikes and drinking coffee (or similar beverage substitutes) while also following a general set of rules remains strong. After the homologation of results, the season ends with 175 Finishers and 4 people securing an Honorable Mention spot. Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Week 1: It’s On!
We’re almost one week into the Coffeeneuring Challenge, and already I’m amazed by all the people riding their bikes to tasty beverages all over the land. Some ride to four-walled establishments, and others enjoy beverages in the open air. Much of the coffeeneuring activity is taking place on Twitter (search the #coffeeneuring hashtag), the Coffeeneurs Facebook… Continue reading
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Mr. and Mrs. Bike Snick Go Coffeeneuring
We can’t go into the weekend (THE FIRST WEEKEND OF OFFICIAL COFFEENEURING SEASON) without another example of how coffeeneuring happens. And, of course, it’s always nice to give the locals of #BikeDC and #BikeArlington a shout-out, especially ones who’ve taken such care with capturing their coffeeneuring images. With that, I present you with the coffeeneuring… Continue reading
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Coffeeneurs International: Martin in Ye Olde England
It’s not every day that someone says coffeeneuring has the potential to change his or her life. Coffee and bike riding can be powerful stuff, however, so who’s to say it isn’t these little pleasures that have great impact on us over time? I will let you ponder that, as I share this post from… Continue reading
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Team Coffeeneuring with Jason in Lancaster, PA
October 4 is when it all starts– the 2014 edition of the Coffeeneuring Challenge. Yes, it’s less than a week away so I hope you’re getting ready. There’s no one way to coffeeneur. You can do it by yourself. You can do it with your friends. You can pedal to an actual coffee shop, or… Continue reading
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Family Coffeeneuring: Dan, Owen, and Elaine in Pittsburgh, PA
Coffeeneuring isn’t just for grown-ups, as 5-year-old finisher Sally proved last year. Coffeeneuring can be for kids, too. It can even be fun for the family. Plus, who can resist the great photo ops Family Coffeeneuring provides?! Many thanks to Dan, Owen, and Elaine for representing the Family Coffeeneuring contingent, as well as the fine… Continue reading
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A Coffeeneuring Meander with Cindy C. in North Carolina
Cindy C. of North Carolina participated in the Coffeeneuring Challenge for the first time last year. The descriptive recounts of her rides, diverse beverage consumption, and her conclusion that bicycling might be the cure for the common cold make for excellent pre-coffeeneuring reading. Enjoy, and thank you, Cindy for the guest post! Continue reading
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Fourth Annual Chasing Mailboxes Coffeeneuring Challenge
Coffeeneuring season has arrived! Hard to believe that the Coffeeneuring Challenge is now in its fourth year, but I looked at my calendar and it really is true. From 12 participants that first year to over 125 last year, coffeeneuring continues to grow. I hope you will consider giving it a go this year. Coffeeneuring… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Challenge 2014 Edition
It all starts October 4. Mark your calendars. More details coming your way next week. Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring States and Cities
The total number of official coffeeneuring finishers reached 125, with 11 of them being from places outside the United States. Of these 11, there were three coffeeneurs from Canada, two from Scotland, two from Sweden, one from Australia, one from Finland, one from Ireland, and one coffeeneur from England. Continue reading
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Alaska Randonneur Tom D.’s 2013 Coffeeneuring Challenge
Coffeeneuring, randonneuring, a fatbike, snow, a Salsa Casseroll, a dog, some moose, and a newly completed trail project. That’s just some of what awaits you in this fine post from Tom D., a first-time coffeeneur who has had a big year of riding in 2013, including the 1400K London Edinburgh London (LEL) earlier this year.… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Rewind with Linda in Albany, New York
Given the little smack of winter we’ve had in the Washington, D.C., area the past two days I thought that a guest post from upstate New York would be a perfect match. Linda, who resides in Albany, participated in the Errandonnee earlier this year and also completed the Coffeeneuring Challenge for the first time. While… Continue reading
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The Spirit of Coffeeneuring: JP and Kristin in Virginia
Today I was pondering the spirit of coffeeneuring. Coffeeneuring is about encouraging people to celebrate the simple act of riding a bike and enjoying a beverage either alone or with friends. It’s about getting out on our bikes at times when we otherwise might not, and being glad we made the extra effort. When you coffeeneur… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring with Graham in Portland… Featuring Randonneur Cameos!
Today’s coffeeneuring guest post comes from the coffee-loving city of Portland. Graham, randonneur and coffeeneur, put together a succinct summary of his coffeeneuring with a memorable self-portrait at the end to round out his photo set. After seeing his as well as other Portland coffeeneurs’ contributions, I have put this city on my coffeeneuring tour… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring with Sally: She’s Five. She Rides a Pedal Bike. She Coffeeneurs.
Welcome back from the holiday weekend, coffeeneurs and blog readers. I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I’m homologating coffeeneuring results like a madwoman and will have many exciting updates for you about the Coffeeneuring Challenge results later this week. To celebrate this final month of the calendar year as well as coffeeneuring accomplishments,… Continue reading
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A Coffeeneuring Letter from Patrick. Forest Hills, New York
What a wonderful (and delicious) challenge. I hope I got things down properly. A few things to help clarify… I used Saturdays and Tuesdays as my “weekends.” I also used two “vacation” instances (#3 and #6) instead of my usual Sat/Tues for those weeks, and I used a Vermont ride (#4) where the coffee shop was… Continue reading
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Father-Daughter Coffeeneuring in Minnesota
Today’s guest post is from a father-daughter team out of Minnesota. Charlie’s regular beverage was a latte while Emma (who, at 13, is the youngest female Coffeeneuring Challenge finisher so far) went the hot chocolate route. By the way, what is the difference between hot cocoa, hot chocolate, and hot milk chocolate anyway? If anyone… Continue reading
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Ohio #Coffeeneuring on a 1978 Schwinn with @yesreallyJerel
We head to Ohio today with a guest post from the first Ohio coffeeneur in three years of the Coffeeneuring Challenge. Jerel, who completed all of his rides on a vintage 1978 Schwinn Traveler III, gives us an inside look at his city of Toledo and bookends his coffeeneuring with two very sweet experiences. I’ll… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring in New York City with @nycbluegunnar
Submissions are steadily flowing in to Coffeeneuring World Headquarters, and the New England Regional Office and I are working together to keep updating all the exciting visuals that help illustrate the scope of coffeeneuring. Keep those entries coming! In the meantime, I have another excellent guest post for you, this time from @nycbluegunnar out of… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Is More Fun With a Pal: Lynda in Santa Barbara, California
I’ve received some excellent coffeeneuring submissions, and today’s guest post is no exception. Lynda, in the Santa Barbara area, visited some intriguing spots, went on some good rides with friends, and also summarized the bike-friendliness of each coffeeneuring locale in terms of parking and seating. Continue reading
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If It Quacks Like a Duck: Coffeeneuring in Pittsburgh with SR. Part 2 of 2
What better way to head into the weekend than with some good coffeeneuring tales? SR’s guest post continues with the lively summaries of her final four coffeeneuring rides around Pittsburgh. Week 3 Event 4 18 Oct 2013 27+ miles (GPS issues so it didn’t register part of the ride) Delanie’s Coffee 1737 East Carson St… Continue reading
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If It Walks Like a Duck: Coffeeneuring in Pittsburgh with SR. Part 1 of 2
SR in Pittsburgh recently completed the Coffeeneuring Challenge. While you will find some of her posts on As Seen From My Bike, I enjoyed her submission so much that I asked if she would be willing to guest post her full adventure here. I also like that SR is a tea drinker which puts a… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Rewind with David H. in Chevy Chase, Md.
It’s Coffeeneuring Rewind Guest Post time, featuring Washington, D.C., locations and a Maryland coffeeneur! ——- I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the following seven submissions are authentic and are fully in compliance with the official 2013 Coffeneuring Rules and Regulations as set forth on the Chasing Mailboxes Web Site. Any challenges to the… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring is Truth, Truth Coffeeneuring: a Blog Update
That is all we coffeeneurs know on earth… at least while the Coffeeneuring Challenge goes on. A new blog roundup is in order! Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring with Kids
As long as you follow all 19 rules, coffeeneuring can unfold in a variety of ways. You can go it alone. You may head out with a partner or a friend or two to keep you company. Another palatable option is to coffeeeur with your kids, which several people have done this year. Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Profiles and a Question about Bike-Friendliness: Will in Virginia
Today I have the pleasure of featuring a guest post from Will, who lives on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., in northern Virginia. Will is a coffeeneur who also rides for transportation as well as sport, and here is what he had to say about one of his recent coffeeneuring experiences, the bikes he’s riding… Continue reading
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Last Chance to Join the Coffeeneuring Challenge and a Tweetstorm
Time ticks by, but not so much time that you can’t join the Coffeeneuring Challenge. But you must start this weekend! Between now and midnight in your area on November 17, 2013, you may successfully complete the challenge if you ride your bicycle to seven different coffee shops over the next four weekends. And I… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Week Three: The Pastry’s Only For the Photo
Coffeeneuring has exploded across the country, as people pedal from here to there, riding their bikes, and drinking coffee, tea, and insert-your-beverage-of-choice. I’ve also seen a lot of pastries making their way into people’s photos, although I imagine they are there purely as artistic accents. Yeah. That’s it. Continue reading
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