Geared tandems require more consistent and regular maintenance of the derailleur cables. The longer length and additional housing combine to degrade shifting performance. To ensure proper shifting performance tandem teams should plan on replacing the cables and housing on a regular maintenance interval....

Riding a tandem in itself makes you unique on the roads and trails. There is not a ride that passes without someone shouting a compliment or joke (the standby is usually “he/ she isn’t pedaling!”). Given the high visibility of tandem riding, etiquette is very important. When passing...

During a recent trip in the countryside we got a little extra sprint training thanks to an overzealous guard dog. You know the type too. They run really fast along the fence line growling and barking as you peddle by the yard. Even though the dog may be friendly just the chance of the dog being unfriendly...

Much like celebrity deaths it seems that flats come in threes. First there is the during ride flat caused by a sharp thorn. Then there is the secondary flat from a small leak caused by an unseen remaining thorn. Finally there is the third flat that makes you scratch your head and think unclean thoughts....

The Virginia Creeper Trail in Southwest Virginia is a classic rail-to-trail that is a major destination for area cyclists. The full length trail travels between Abingdon and Whitetop while most riders elect to travel the Damascus to Whitetop segment. In fact, Damascus VA thrives as a result of the vibrant...

Apparently even movie stars like tandem bikes. On a recent episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon the host took Jessica Biel for a ride around the studio on a tandem bike. The basket in the front was a bit much, probably hid some of the camera equipment, but big smiles were had by both.   a2a_config.linkname="Tandem...

The Trace Ridge Trailhead is located within the Pisgah National Forest south east of Asheville NC. The trailhead is accessed from a paved and gravel road via the Mill Creek Canyon campground. Currently the road is closed at the campground allowing for additional riding miles upto the trailhead. Park...

For any tandem teams looking for an excuse to fly to Great Britain for a summer holiday we may have a good one for you. 44 classic tandems are being auctioned off in Hull, North Humberside to raise money for an institute that has utilized the machines to take blind folks out for rides. With models dating...

So have you heard the new one? That Fabian Cancellara, the multiple World Champion professional bike racer, used a hidden electric assist device on his bikes to win two of the major Spring classics? The rumors had become so fervent that the racer was forced to take the time and actually deny the charges....