tandem cyclists

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Post 1 by Kat_in_aus (Generic Zoner) on Saturday, 07-Jul-2012 21:26:21

any tandem cyclists here?

if so recreational rider or competitive?
if competitive at what level?

I'm just training for our roads nats in April 2013

Post 2 by Dirty Little Oar (I'd rather be rowing.) on Monday, 09-Jul-2012 12:33:57

Yeah. I ride tandem with my Dad. We're currently training for the Hotter'n Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls, TX at the end of August.

Post 3 by LeoGuardian (You mean there is something outside of this room with my computer in it?) on Tuesday, 10-Jul-2012 17:49:37

I would definitely train with someone who was interested, but would have to be someone who was already very regular with their PT not needing all the motivational videos and things, and someone with no hang-ups. Communications would have to be key so me in the back would know exactly when to crank it up or slow it down, etc.
Whatever your fitness level, you want someone at your own level. If they're a lot more committed than you, they will get to feeling like they're dragging you, and if they are way less committed, you will get to feeling like you are dragging them. I work out a lot, but I'm not sure I would go training with a currently competitive cyclist or a marine ... there's being in good shape, and then there is Marine excellence condition. lol Just know your abilities honestly and evaluate those of your potential partner.

Post 4 by softy5310 (Fuzzy's best angel) on Wednesday, 27-Feb-2013 1:29:31

I used to tandem with my best friend a lot. Then my mom got me a new bike several years ago. My best friend is really short and she can't reach the petals of my bike, now, even if they're adjusted. My mom and I use the bike occasionally, but for the most part, it's sat in her garage and collected dust the last nine years or so. I do miss riding, though.
Take Care,
Dawnielle