TIPS FOR RIDING A TWIN-RIDER TANDEM
The captain
o The front rider or captain is usually the more experienced cyclist
o Letting the stoker know what is going on is the captain's responsibility
The stoker:
o The lighter or less experienced cyclist sits in the back
How to mount:
o Captain should mount bike and stand flat-footed while holding bike upright
o Stoker mounts bike
o Captain puts one foot on pedal in 2 o'clock position then stands up and takes off
Shifting:
o Captain should call out shifts to stoker
o Front derailleur shifts should be practiced with extra care
Braking
o Hard braking on a tandem is easy to do because of the weight
Turning:
o Keep inside pedal up to avoid grounding out
Stopping:
o Support the stoker by removing one foot and leaning slightly to that side
o Remove other foot quickly and hold tandem upright to allow the stoker to dismount
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