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Riding at Night
Most of tandem safety comes from good technique, which we’ve described above. A few specific
warnings merit mention, though.
Riding a tandem at night is legal if you have a headlight and taillight— but we don’t recommend
it. Nighttime riding is more mentally demanding than day time riding. Tandem riding is more
mentally demanding than single riding. A tandem at night adds up to too much demand, and
too small a margin for error. A tandem is a pleasure vehicle, so use it during day—the most
pleasant time to ride.
See your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more important
safety information on riding at night.
Further Reading & Information:
This supplement can’t cover everything you might want to know about tandeming. For additional
information on riding technique, we suggest you contact:
■ Talk to an Authorized Cannondale Dealer with Tandem expertise.
■
Tandem Club of America, c/o Jack & Susan Goertz, 2220 Vanessa Dr.,
Birmingham,
AL
35242,
205-991-7766,
e-mail:
Their magazine, Doubletalk, and attendance at TCA events will make you an expert. Besides,
TCA events, such as the various regional tandem rallies, are lots of fun.
■
Local tandeming/bicycling clubs in your area have many helpful people. Ask your Authorized
Cannondale retailer to put you in touch with them.
■
The Tandem Scoop, the only book about tandeming we know of, contains extensive
instructions on smooth technique, racing, touring, and dirt riding, riding with children, blind
and disabled stokers, and other subjects. (By John Schubert, published by Burley Designs,
Eugene, Oregon, 1996. Paperback, $9. ISBN 0-9637190-0-9)
■
The Tandem Book, The Complete Guide to Buying, Riding and Enjoying Tandem Bicycles. (By
Angel Rodriguez and Carla Black, $14.95, available from Adventure Cycling, 800-721-8719
8am.-5pm. M-F Mtn. Time, or www.adv-cycling.org)