You'll look sweet upon the seat...

Laura and I have often talked about taking a bicycle built for two (b42) for a spin. As a bit of a surprise, we rented a "KHS Alite tandem" and took it for a spin down to the arboretum for a picnic lunch. I've learned a couple of things:

1. a b42 will either strengthen a relationship, or end it


2. it's much harder than it looks


3. they don't turn so well... hard to avoid people along the busy canal


4. when the road is open, you can really motor along


5. communication is key - I felt like I was on a ship from the old movies "engine ahead full!", "hard to port!!!", "tourist, dead ahead!"


6. I glad we rented it and I had a lot of fun, but I don't think that I'll be looking to invest in one