Any Tandem Riders Here?

[Wingher]

So how are you liking the ICS system? I am used to the insync of a normal tandem but have always wondered about being able to coast when I wanted to.

I love the ICS! I can't imagine having to ride in sync. We have very different cadences so this works out really well for us. The main thing to get used to is keeping your body still when pedaling, which keeps the bike stable.

[WindingRoad]

Your timing with this post is ironic, I have been captaining with my mom for most of this season. She and I are very different in ability so this was a good way for us to ride together. I just got my BF to try riding tandem with me yesterday I was worried he would never give it a try due to the testosterone factor. I think he actually enjoyed it despite me being captain. I may have even talked him into doing a ride on it with me and training for it. I had such a blast riding with him yesterday I hope he sticks with me on it. I would gladly let him captain but I don't think he's comfortable doing it for whatever reason?

My tandem is not fancy like a DaVinci but she gets the job done, grin. Congratulations on getting such an awesome tandem though Wingher! I can dream of a DaVinci anyhow. Wishing you and Hubby many fun miles together!

[Wingher]

Found a picture of us on our return trip on last year's Bike to the Bay. Unfortunately, we were only able to make it 45 out of the 75 miles. But hey, after a 75 mile day before, we were tickled to make it that far! We weren't able to do the ride this year, but plan on it in 2012.



Since this photo, we've both lost a significant amount of weight, mostly better diet (hubby) and riding the bike!