Info on Tandem Bicycles
Most tandem bicycles come with multiple gears and also
higher gears to accommodate the additional power. They are
built for two riders and come with two seats, two handlebars
higher gears to accommodate the additional power. They are
built for two riders and come with two seats, two handlebars
and two sets of pedals. Tandem bicycles are much heaver than
a typical bicycle and require greater upper body strength for
the person setting in the front seat. That person is called the
Captain and a good one will let the person behind him know
the person setting in the front seat. That person is called the
Captain and a good one will let the person behind him know
when they are about to hit a bump in the road. The Captain has
a more comfy seat because of where he sits on the frame and
therefore should let the other person know when they are
going to hit something that will cause a jolt.
The person setting behind the captain is called a stoker and
since he can't see where they are going the captain should let
him know when potholes are coming up.
Sense the tandem bicycles are much heaver it requires both
individuals to work together to propel them down the road at a
individuals to work together to propel them down the road at a
leisure pace. If only one person is doing all the pedaling then it
makes it very hard for that person. To keep everyone happy
makes it very hard for that person. To keep everyone happy
both should share the pedaling and enjoy the ride. This not
only includes the pedaling but also the choice of gears for the
type of terrain they are on.
Paralympics use tandem bicycles in competition because a
blind person could be the stoker and a sight person could be
the captain. This makes for a very good match and gives all
concerned the opportunity to compete in sports that they
the captain. This makes for a very good match and gives all
concerned the opportunity to compete in sports that they
normally couldn't.
This makes for a great equalizer for those that want to enjoy a
sport that seemed out of their reach.
sport that seemed out of their reach.
So if you are looking to enjoy your time with another person
then tandem bicycling may just be the thing for you. Its great
fun and provides great exercise also. Just remember to share
fun and provides great exercise also. Just remember to share
the load when pedaling and everything will be fine.
