Another great century to break yourself in on is the Wine Country Century, put on by the Santa Rosa Cycling Club. . . .It's an excellent route for tandems.

Maybe now. Hubby and I bought our first tandem when we got married in 1988 - we were frequently the only tandem on group rides. Anywho, back then the Wine Country followed some nasty route that was full of potholes. We had so many single cyclists crowding us that Bubba couldn't miss the holes and, of course, I can't see them. I think my bottom is still hurting. Even when he could I would get sick from all the sudden swerves.

That ride is where I learned that the stoker actually has a lot of control by applying pressure to the captain's kidneys.

I do want to go back and ride the new route. Was thinking of doing that instead of the Wildflower this year.