Tandem Cycling

What is Tandem Cycling

We are recruiting tandem pilots for our tandem bike program. We will begin training new recruits in April and May 2026

Tandem cycling is a great way to stay active and feel part of a team. Riding a tandem bike requires good communication and trust. Tandem bikes are built for two riders, one behind the other. The blind or visually impaired rider is called a stoker and rides behind the sighted rider who is called the pilot. The stoker’s focus is to provide the horsepower while the pilot’s focus is navigation and gears in addition to powering the bike forward with the stoker. There are some caveats to riding a tandem bike versus riding a single bike. For instance, on a tandem, turns should be taken wider to account for the length of the bike. Mounting and dismounting the bike tend to the be the most difficult parts of the ride.

• Register to join Tandem Cycling as a Stoker.

• Register to be a Tandem Cycling Pilot.

• For more information on blind cycling.

• To see a video on blind cycling.

• For more scheduling information, please keep an eye on our Facebook page.

Upcoming Rides

We ride twice a month at the Silver Comet Trail on Floyd Road. WE CHANGED THE TIME DUE TO HEAT! Transportation is available from the Cumberland Transfer Center across from Cumberland Mall.

Our ride dates for September and October:

• September 26th from 10:30 to 1:30
• October 11th from 10:30 to 1:30
• October 31st from 10:30 to 1:30

Each ride starts at 10:30 AM at the Floyd Road Silver Comet Trail parking lot. If you'd like a ride from the Cumberland Mall area, meet at the Food Court entrance for a 10:00 AM departure. All real-time ride updates go out through our WhatsApp group, so register below first and you'll be added automatically.

• Register for an upcoming ride.