| Biking can be a wonderful experience for all age | | | | other in terms of skill level. In this case, a tandem bike |
| groups and skill levels. It is a fun, healthy activity that | | | | would be a perfect compromise. It allows both riders |
| you can do with family and friends or by yourself | | | | to enjoy the health benefits of bicycling while bringing |
| depending on your mood. Sometimes however, bicycle | | | | their skill level closer together. Not to mention, how |
| riders choose to use a tandem bike, or a bike that is | | | | great it is for people who just can't stand to be apart! |
| built for two or three people to share. | | | | This is a great bonding activity with your spouse or |
| There are many reasons why you would ride a | | | | soon to be spouse and may teach you a great deal |
| tandem bike. The first is if you are riding with someone | | | | about each other as it forces you to work together. |
| who is scared to ride by themselves or completely | | | | Keep in mind when shopping for a tandem bike that |
| unaccustomed to riding a bicycle. Beginning with a | | | | they are a bit pricier than some individual bicycles. |
| tandem bike ride would be an excellent way to build | | | | Tandem bikes are made of heavier materials and will |
| their skills and self confidence in the biking world. | | | | most likely cost you upwards of $1500. When |
| Tandem bike riding is the perfect way to get a skittish | | | | purchasing a bike, let the salesperson know if you will |
| rider into the swing of things. This is also a great way | | | | be riding with mostly adults or as a family with small |
| to get children involved in this enriching sport. When | | | | children. This will help them to guide you towards the |
| your children are still fairly young you may be | | | | correct bicycle for your needs. |
| uncomfortable with them riding their own bikes. | | | | Because a tandem bike is heavier, you will need to |
| Whether because of traffic concerns or just a desire | | | | hone your skills for it. In addition to needing more power |
| to keep them close by, a tandem bike is a great | | | | to stop, you also have to get use to a wider turning |
| solution. | | | | radius. It may take some getting used to, but the |
| Often times, couples or friends would like to ride | | | | benefits of tandem bike riding will have you coming |
| together however they are no where near each in | | | | back for more! |