S&S Couplers...
Transporting a tandem can be a difficult proposition. Custom roof rack add-ons, pick up trucks, and SUVs are generally the only secure methods for getting a tandem from point A to point B.
Enter the S&S Coupler. Designed and manufactured by S and S Machine in Roseville, CA the fittings are intended...
5 Tips for Safer Road Rides...
The vast majority of tandem teams utilize paved roadways for cycling routes. For many this is a choice that places the two riders into immediate harms way. Here are five tips to being safe while riding the roads.
Tip 1 – Pick a line
Whether the roadway has a bike lane, wide shoulder, or no shoulder...
AORTA a Tandem Attack in Asheville...
Appalachian Off-Road Tandem Adventure (AORTA) 2010 took place in Asheville, NC over the weekend of May 21-23. Organized and promoted by Alex Nutt of MTB Tandems (www.mtbtandems.com) the event brought together tandem mountain bike teams from across North America to tear-up the singletrack of Bent Creek...
Sorry Floyd Tandem Riders are Clean...
Posted by admin in Stoker Corner on 05 21st, 2010 | Comments Off
Are you as shocked by Floyd’s allegations as we are? Just kidding we are not shocked at all. What is surprising is that no tandem teams were allegedly involved in the doping scandal. Shouldn’t be too long now before Floyd drops the bomb there too .
In the end is any of this gossip, news...
Issues in Cycling – Sharing the Ro...
Posted by admin in Stoker Corner on 05 13th, 2010 | Comments Off
The Blue Ridge Parkway is recognized as one of the most scenic routes within the continental US. A major destination for tandem cyclists the route is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its creation this year. This milestone and associated news (article) highlights the incredible change in use patterns...
Flying with a Tandem Bike...
Posted by admin in Stoker Corner on 05 6th, 2010 | Comments Off
With spring in full bloom many tandem teams are packing or planning for a long distance trip. In many cases the decision on whether to bring the tandem hinges on the safe transport of the rig. Joe Pettersen of RAAM fame learned the hard way when his custom carbon tandem was destroyed by United Airlines...
Harbison State Forest Columbia SC...
Harbison State Forest is located 5 miles west of downtown Columbia SC. The small forest is located within and among suburban housing and industrial buildings making it the perfect destination for mountain bikers and hikers. With a network of trails designed and maintained by local cyclists this area...
