Visually impaired cyclist seeks tandem rider for a tow!

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simon.sharwood
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Postby simon.sharwood » 20 Aug 2008, 16:06

I'm cutting and pasting this from Sydney Cyclist:
Susie wrote:

I have a visual impairment and am looking for a person or people to ride with on a regular weekend basis on a tandem.

I have a little experience riding on a tandem. At the moment I am able to ride a bit over 30km. I am more comfortable riding on a cruiser rather than a racer. I have recently been on rides in Gosford and Canberra. I am trying to find someone to ride with closer to home. I live in Marrickville.

I have my central vision but I have lost my peripheral vision. Therefore I am not able to ride on a single bike. I used to ride a bike when I was younger and I would prefer to ride outdoors as opposed to riding on a standing bike at the gym. I would like to ride for reasons of both fitness and recreation.

sbreuer@bigpond.net.au
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Postby timyone » 20 Aug 2008, 21:55

is she interested in some track racing?
though wed need a bike and a rider of similer age to her.
She doesnt say age.

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Postby geoffs » 21 Aug 2008, 07:16

I've sent Susie an email with offering her a go on a tandem for the slowies ride.

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Postby simon.sharwood » 21 Aug 2008, 11:27

Yay Geoff!

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Postby karen » 21 Aug 2008, 21:10

Thanks for that Geoff,

I just spoke to Susie and will be meeting up for a ride at Homebush in the next few weeks but I dont live very close to Susie so a regular ride is tricky.

I told her how the Saturday slowies guys are a great bunch, so she is looking forward to catching up.

Karen.

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Postby timyone » 25 Aug 2008, 00:05

if it can be a boy on a tandem id love to have a go after friday night winter series is over. I love the idea of riding a tandem!


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