Beginning at the main visitor center immediately inside the park entrance this out and back paved ride is a must do for a tandem team. The round trip 16 mile trek takes you through the heart of Zion National Park, and during the summer, along a road open only to the occasional shuttle bus. At nearly...

Taking regular care of your tandem will extend the service life of your parts, reduce friction while riding, and prevent mid-ride breakdowns. The proper process for maintaining your drive-train varies slightly based upon components and setup but the basics are all the same. Before Every Ride Wipe old...

Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon is a geological oddity formed by the eruption of a volcano 12,000 years ago. The resulting crater has filled with water to a depth of almost 2000 feet creating a pristine deep blue color at the surface. The National Park Service, to preserve the beauty and...

Are you like most tandem owners who transport the tandem with the wheels off? The problem with this method of transport is storage of the wheels. The brake rotors, spokes, skewers, and dirty tires are constant hazards to the tandem frame, components, and the vehicle itself. Taking a page from the professional...

Q: On a recent outing our ride took us down a descent with grades in excess of 15% on a hill that was over 4 miles long. We have disc brakes but the rotors and pads must have over-heated because by the end of the downhill it took all of my strength just to stop us. How do I prevent this in the future? A:...