07.26.24 Tandem Cycling 9:00am-2:30pm

Requirement: Volunteers should feel confident captaining a tandem bike

Welcome to the Waypoint Adventure's Tandem Cycling Program. The group will work together cycling the back roads and bike paths of Massachusetts. Participants and volunteers are encouraged to bring lunch and socialize on the trail and during breaks.  We will match up two riders (a Captain and a Stoker) The Captain will be the leader and the Stoker is the other half of the team, who works with the Captain to enjoy the adventure of tandem cycling.  Some of our bikes are more traditional upright bicycles that require teamwork and balance.  We also have other models that are side by side or recumbent, low to the ground, tandems. Some have two wheels and require more balance while others are quite sturdy and more supportive with three wheels and supportive seats. A successful tandem riding experience will be about matching the bike and teammates and working together as a group. The adventure will go from there.  

Your Instructors: Dan (781) 454-5297, Michelle (781) 591-0811

Please call instructors ASAP if you will be late, lost, or cancelling. You may not be issued a refund if you cancel last minute.

Conditions: We will ride on the flat paved Charles River Bike Path, starting near the Herter Park in Brighton.  We'll ride by scenic Christian Herter Park and Community Gardens and continue along the bike path.  We will likely ride between 4 and 10 miles as a group and stop along the way for rest stops and snack breaks.

Meeting spot: There is a large parking lot at Artesani Playground/Herter Park at 1255 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA 02135

Bathrooms: There may be porta-potties at this location.

What to bring:

• Helmet (we will bring helmets to the program that you can use if you'd like)
  
• Water bottle that you attach to your bike or bring in a small backpack
• Small backpack
• Sneakers
• Sunscreen
• Snack
• Lunch - we will gather at the end of the program for a closing circle and picnic lunch