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Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-01-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,323
Posted By PedalPink

Article about tandem cycling in the Washington Post

It's always fun to see tandems covered in mainstream publications - here's an article in yesterday's Washington Post.

Tandem cycling tests more than just fitness - The Washington Post...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-09-14, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,160
Posted By PedalPink

I am a 5 - 1/2 inch stoker (99% of the time). I...

I am a 5 - 1/2 inch stoker (99% of the time). I volunteer for a local group that believes everyone can enjoy cycling (vision impaired, missing limbs, balance issues ... Etc). They have a large fleet...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-09-14, 09:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,510
Posted By PedalPink

I agree with Ritterview 100%. We also started...

I agree with Ritterview 100%. We also started with a used Co-Motion Primera Co-Pilot. We rode it 6,000-7,000 miles a year on club rides, local centuries, loaded touring, super randonneur 200k-600k...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-06-14, 04:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,813
Posted By PedalPink

TrainerRoad.com has a 8 minute and 20 minute FTP...

TrainerRoad.com has a 8 minute and 20 minute FTP test. It's a great value for $4.99/month which gives you access to dozens if training plans and hundreds of workouts -all customized to you and your...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-05-14, 08:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,411
Posted By PedalPink

It's an interesting question and one my captain...

It's an interesting question and one my captain and I are reviewing now. For many years, we just rode and did not train. We are focused on randonneuring after getting hooked on long distance rides...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-10-13, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,655
Posted By PedalPink

Just ordered two after strong recommendations...

Just ordered two after strong recommendations from tandem friends who swear by them ... and the $99 offer. I also have a Brooks Cambium on order for a single bike.

We've tried a lot of saddles...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-13-13, 04:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,372
Posted By PedalPink

My husband has a single Ritchey break away cycle...

My husband has a single Ritchey break away cycle cross bike (steel). It is a 58 cm and we pack it in the Ritchey soft sided case. The case is oversize but we've only been charged the oversize fee...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-14-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,160
Posted By PedalPink

We have the belt on two tandems. We had the...

We have the belt on two tandems. We had the rings wear out after 10,000 miles on the Co-Motion and these were replaced by Gates at cost. We have probably put close to 10,000 more miles on that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-14-13, 06:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,642
Posted By PedalPink

I completely agree with Chichi. Rent a vehicle...

I completely agree with Chichi. Rent a vehicle (we found by asking nicely we would get at least a HRR - we had to drive the car "tandem" style with passenger sitting in seat behind driver). We've...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-29-13, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,331
Posted By PedalPink

Just started reading a well designed website...

Just started reading a well designed website about a young French couple on a tandem (with panniers and a trailer - they don't travel light). They've been thru Europe and Asia, and just reached Los...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-07-13, 11:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,331
Posted By PedalPink

I've been enjoying this couple's blog: ...

I've been enjoying this couple's blog:

http://www.theflyingcyclists.com/?page_id=12
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-01-13, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 857
Posted By PedalPink

I rode the Swamp Rabbit Trail the day before...

I rode the Swamp Rabbit Trail the day before Thanksgiving. So I, too, drove about 12 hours for a 20 mile bike ride. However, I stopped to see a friend outside of Knoxville, and my best friend...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-03-12, 08:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,983
Posted By PedalPink

We test rode a Fandango 29'er iast spring at the...

We test rode a Fandango 29'er iast spring at the AORTA (Appalachian OffRoad Tandem Adventure). The captain is an experienced mountain biker (still on 26" inch wheels) and I had no mountain bike...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-11-12, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,340
Posted By PedalPink

CycloCross nite

A friend captured us (and our reflection) at our first cyclocross race on our Ventana El Conquistador de Montanas in northwest Ohio. This was our second ride on the bike. We're still getting the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-05-12, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By PedalPink

Our 1st Cyclocross race on new (to us) El Conquistador de Montanas

Last Saturday we rode our new (to us) El Conquistador de Montanas to a neighbor's house. He had created a cyclocross course on his 10 or so acre property, and invited the road racers from our local...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-03-12, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By PedalPink

Yes, there is and it is called TCA Tandem...

Yes, there is and it is called TCA Tandem Hospitality Homes. Tandem Club of America has a description of the program on their website at www.tandemclub.org. "A Hospitality Home provides touring...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-25-12, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,028
Posted By PedalPink

My husband and I rode our vintage Schwinn Twin...

My husband and I rode our vintage Schwinn Twin tandem from our wedding to our reception with our guests because we wanted to be surrounded by our family & friends on our first ride as husband and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-12, 06:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,527
Posted By PedalPink

Sullaway and his insurance companies reached a...

Sullaway and his insurance companies reached a $650,000 wrongful death settlement over two years ago with Kylie's two grandfathers. Sullaway has claimed he was "distraught" and had to seek...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-12, 07:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,527
Posted By PedalPink

I hate it when you are right, too, Mark. I still...

I hate it when you are right, too, Mark. I still hoped for a different outcome in this case, which I have actively followed. As we all know, very few cycling deaths are every prosecuted and fewer...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-12, 06:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,233
Posted By PedalPink

We joined, too. Thanks for the detailed info. ...

We joined, too. Thanks for the detailed info. I'll manually upload our tandem rides later (I keep a record of what bike when I upload to bikejournal.com which is where I keep logs of all our rides...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-12, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,646
Posted By PedalPink

The 18 cycling events started August 30th....

The 18 cycling events started August 30th. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/paralympic-sport/8714125/London-2012-Paralympics-track-cycling-guide.html

Watch 780 hours live at...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-24-12, 06:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,411
Posted By PedalPink

I really enjoyed this great video of the mini...

I really enjoyed this great video of the mini tandem's construction ... and the happy race team at the end. Wonderful!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-19-12, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By PedalPink

Really enjoyed those photos. My captain and I...

Really enjoyed those photos. My captain and I did the 200k on New Years Day in 2011 along the coast and it was spectacular. Your blog and photos brought back great memories.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-15-12, 07:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,580
Posted By PedalPink

Another Fizik Vesta

I tried the Fizik Vesta after hearing Ritterview's stoker liked it on their tandem. I now have it on both tandems but have various Terry saddles on my single bikes. I have found that a saddle that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-15-12, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By PedalPink

Stoker finally gets opportunity to Captain!

I wanted to share my first experience as a tandem captain! I volunteered last week for PEAC (Program to Educate All Cyclists), a national leader in the field of teaching individuals with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-15-12, 07:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,179
Posted By PedalPink

Dream travel tandem

This has been a great thread - I've really enjoyed all the thoughts and information.

I'm a very frequent flyer (over 2.5M Delta medallion) so I do receive some perks such as free checked bags....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-02-12, 05:39 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,423
Posted By PedalPink

TandemGeek, it was sent to me on July 1, 2012...

TandemGeek, it was sent to me on July 1, 2012 1:41:56 AM EDT
MNBikeCommuter, I was not in a position to actually ride this event this year. However, I wrote to the organizers because I might want...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-01-12, 05:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,423
Posted By PedalPink

I received a different reply

I received a different reply from the organizers - still banning tandems (see below).
At Michigan Mountain Mayhem, a road bike timing chip event, the photographer captured my captain and I smiling...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-29-12, 05:43 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 168,896
Posted By PedalPink

We took our tandem car shopping with us. We...

We took our tandem car shopping with us. We wanted it to fit inside a vehicle removing only the front wheel. And preferably upright. And we wanted to avoid a mini-van, if possible, and get the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-28-12, 03:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,423
Posted By PedalPink

I've contacted them asking what safety risks they...

I've contacted them asking what safety risks they associated with tandem bicycles. I'm a League of American Bicyclists certified safety instructor (LCI) ... and tandem stoker averaging 7,000 miles...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-17-12, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By PedalPink

We take the front rack off except when we need it...

We take the front rack off except when we need it for touring. We find it gets in the way and slows us down.

We usually leave the rear rack on - we do longer rides and appreciate having the rack...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-12, 02:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,285
Posted By PedalPink

TeamEstrogen usually carry's a few men's and...

TeamEstrogen usually carry's a few men's and women's jerseys for tandem riders:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/product/tandem-teams/c0-atspecialty_08.html

I also have purchased a number of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-11-12, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,287
Posted By PedalPink

I've looked at the photo's of your beautiful...

I've looked at the photo's of your beautiful bike, TandemChick & Riding_Blind. It's very impressive. I am planning to make some adjustments to our current Co-Motion to see if I am able to adjust it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-07-12, 11:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,287
Posted By PedalPink

Thanks, TandemChick, for the encouragement and...

Thanks, TandemChick, for the encouragement and helpful information. We currently own a Co-Motion and a Calfee. I'm 5'1/2" and my husband is 5'10". So we have a slightly greater height difference...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-02-12, 07:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,287
Posted By PedalPink

Thanks for the responses we've received so far. ...

Thanks for the responses we've received so far. I knew that this discussion would be far ranging since it covers vision, blood thinners, who rides as captain, and even how to fit a tandem to a short...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-01-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,287
Posted By PedalPink

Advice needed - can this stoker become a captain? And what about the bikes?

I have always greatly valued the advice and ideas on this forum and on Hobbes. So it seems natural to turn to this site now.

My husband /captain awoke Christmas Day to a headache and loss of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-19-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,395
Posted By PedalPink

Skiffrun, We're now in both - house in Ohio...

Skiffrun,

We're now in both - house in Ohio and apartment in Charlotte. On one hand, more good weather to ride. On other hand, too many commitments and way too much travel to ride. Still hoping...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-12-11, 09:59 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,395
Posted By PedalPink

We're planning on riding the North Carolina 200k...

We're planning on riding the North Carolina 200k on New Years Day to start 2012 off right! We'll by trying to complete the Super Randonneur series for the third year in a row. We'll be back for our...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-08-11, 10:40 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,865
Posted By PedalPink

We have a carbon Calfee and a steel Co-Motion...

We have a carbon Calfee and a steel Co-Motion with S&S couplers, but for extensive travel with a tandem we think Ti will be a great choice.

We still talk about the awesome Kent Ericksen tandem at...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-08-11, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 807
Posted By PedalPink

Here's a brief write up of the couple killed and...

Here's a brief write up of the couple killed and the accident, and a little bit more information on the causes.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-11, 03:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,008
Posted By PedalPink

The preliminary report from Australia is that the...

The preliminary report from Australia is that the couple were killed in a head-on collision. I think there will be quite a bit more about this accident in the news over the next few days, but I do...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-06-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,751
Posted By PedalPink

I couldn't agree more. My local randonneuring...

I couldn't agree more. My local randonneuring group (Ohio Randonneurs) offered an entire season of great rides for about $70. I spent $50 for a single short event with a regular bicycling club.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 807
Posted By PedalPink

Sad news from Down Under

A couple riding a tandem were struck and killed outside of Melbourne mid afternoon. The woman was already dead when the emergency services arrived. The EMTs worked over an hour but could not save...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-29-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,533
Posted By PedalPink

We looked at the wireless units but the short...

We looked at the wireless units but the short battery life was a deal breaker for us. We ride brevets, starting distance of 200k, and are slow enough that we don't want to spend extra time at...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-28-11, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,533
Posted By PedalPink

We bought a very inexpensive (<$20) intercom...

We bought a very inexpensive (<$20) intercom system marketed to motorcyclists on Amazon ... and have actually been quite happy with it. The price has gone up and down but is $18.99 right now. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-27-11, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,091
Posted By PedalPink

Machka, Big congratulations for starting...

Machka,

Big congratulations for starting your 12 year of randonneuring! I had to give a short introduction of myself recently to a large group of North Carolina RUSA members. So I shared with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-27-11, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 976
Posted By PedalPink

2257 (S)miles on our Calfee

Your post prompted me to check our mileage. We bought our Calfee late last summer, and stored it for several months until we allowed ourselves to "unwrap" it on our wedding day. We now have ridden...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-27-11, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,219
Posted By PedalPink

Winter tandem - taking the long bike out for a snowy walk ...

We ride in low temperatures. We put bar mitts on the tandem to keep the chill off our fingers. Chemical toe warmers in our winter cycling shoes. For the holidays, these Elf costumes add a nice...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-14-11, 06:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,132
Posted By PedalPink

I haven't taken a tour yet with Second Summers,...

I haven't taken a tour yet with Second Summers, but Rob Templin loves tandems. I'm hoping to do a tour with him soon.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-14-11, 06:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,888
Posted By PedalPink

I wear "Cool Wings" - it's like a shrug or bolero...

I wear "Cool Wings" - it's like a shrug or bolero (one piece) with arms. I find it both keeps me cooler and protects against sunburn. I'd rather wear the arm coolers than sun screen.

There are...
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