Bill McCready

Now's the Time Because tandems symbolize close relationships, they are usually purchased in celebration of occasions where partners reaffirm their commitment: engagements, weddings, major anniversaries, children leaving the nest, and retirement. Why wait? Anytime is the perfect time to discover the joys of tandeming—a lifetime of fun and adventure awaits. next page - A Sport For Both Sexes

Cycling for the Rest of Us There is a natural evolution to cycling. As a child, we learn to ride. Later we learn to ride well. Then, as we mature into meaningful relationships, we too often leave our bikes behind. Tandeming is a more fulfilling answer—it allows you to reclaim the exhilaration of youth and then share it with those...

New Friends Tandems connect you with other fun couples. After all, folks who enjoy tandeming have much in common: strong relationships, good communication skills, advanced educations, comfortable incomes, plus affinities for the great outdoors, fitness and travel. This realization has created an ever-growing number of tandem-specific clubs, multi-day rallies, and tours. next page - Cycling For the Rest of Us

The World in a Better Light Every couple on a tandem soon makes the same discovery—people actually smile when they see you. Whether riding across town or around the globe, the universal acceptance of couples on tandems means everyone, including strangers, becomes uncommonly friendly. And while it’s been said “getting there is half the fun,” on a tandem, getting there...

Shared Workouts Experts agree, two types of people live longer and happier—those who are married and those who stay fit. So, married people who stay fit should live the best lives of all. However, maintaining a relationship and staying fit both require many dedicated hours every week. With time at a premium, the best solution might be shared workouts. While...

Together Again We say we humans are social animals, yet how hard do we work at strengthening our relationships? With TV replacing discussion, fast food replacing meals around the table, and computers replacing game boards, our need to socialize is often left unfulfilled. Enter the tandem bicycle. Cleverly packaged as fun, tandeming doubles as a rewarding team-building exercise promoting closeness,...