Digital_photog ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2017 Hoosiers Out on Tandems is hosting a tandem weekend in Shipshewana, IN July 21-23, 2017 Thursday evening there will also be a ride or those who come in early. This is the the routes we were planning to use for the Midwest Tandem Rally in 2019 before it was decided to take it to Columbus, IN instead of Shipshewana. The 2010 MTR in Shipshewana was one of the most popular in MTR history. It would be fun if some of the Square Wheels group could come to this event. If you don't have a tandem and still want to come let me know as soon as possible. My cousin's shop has a rental Santana mountain tandem that would be great for someone to use. At this time I have it reserved for the whole event. It will not be expensive to use it. HOOTS Tandem Weekend Let me know or register if you want to take part. If you would like to use the Santana make sure you let me know as soon as possible. @Airehead @petitepedal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted March 19, 2017 Some links from the 2010 rally https://www.flickr.com/photos/53688637@N06/4969176382/in/pool-hoots_mtr2010/ https://tandemgeek.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/2294/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted March 19, 2017 Lots of pictures here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted March 19, 2017 Also if we would need more tandems another local shop has several old Schwinn twin tandems that they rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted March 19, 2017 Share #5 Posted March 19, 2017 That's my birthday ride weekend. Maybe I should load up the folding tandem and come play instead of doing my usual ride on the '59 3-speed. I'd have to recruit a stoker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted March 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, UglyBob said: That's my birthday ride weekend. Maybe I should load up the folding tandem and come play instead of doing my usual ride on the '59 3-speed. I'd have to recruit a stoker. You should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted March 19, 2017 @team scooter bring your tandem and join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Share #8 Posted March 19, 2017 I would love to do this, but July is already pretty booked. I have a tandem (1964 Schwinn Twinn) but my wife hates it, so it doesn't get much use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted March 19, 2017 Share #9 Posted March 19, 2017 11 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: I would love to do this, but July is already pretty booked. I have a tandem (1964 Schwinn Twinn) but my wife hates it, so it doesn't get much use. Yeah, my wife hates mine too. I have a Dave Montague Tri-Frame folding tandem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Share #10 Posted March 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, UglyBob said: Yeah, my wife hates mine too. I have a Dave Montague Tri-Frame folding tandem. What she hates most is that she can't pedal or coast independently. I could engineer a system to make that work, but I'm not sure enough she would like it even then to go to all the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted March 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: What she hates most is that she can't pedal or coast independently. I could engineer a system to make that work, but I'm not sure enough she would like it even then to go to all the work. That is the thing my wife dislikes the most about the tandem I wish the DaVinci tandems with independent pedaling weren't so expensive. Our tandem isn't used a lot when it is just the 2 of us on a ride. It is mainly for social group rides. @team scooterhas the old Schwinn Twin we had before the Comotion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Share #12 Posted March 19, 2017 I like it when you guys talk tandems almost as much as when RC and LJ talk trucking or ... I didn;t know aboot the independent pedaling thing, and I can see lack of it being a major PITA for stokers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 19, 2017 Share #13 Posted March 19, 2017 2 hours ago, UglyBob said: That's my birthday ride weekend. Maybe I should load up the folding tandem and come play instead of doing my usual ride on the '59 3-speed. I'd have to recruit a stoker. @petitepedal is an experienced stoker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 19, 2017 Share #14 Posted March 19, 2017 I will figure out if Mr. Aire is going to be home--- this would be a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted March 19, 2017 7 minutes ago, Airehead said: I will figure out if Mr. Aire is going to be home--- this would be a blast. Hope you can make it. It would be fun if more can make it too. As I posted above I can get some tandems for them to use. Already have the Santana reserved. @Parr8hed should bring his camper and come up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted March 19, 2017 Share #16 Posted March 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Airehead said: @petitepedal is an experienced stoker. You just have to pat her down for forks first... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Share #17 Posted March 19, 2017 Well..my captain won't ride the tandem anymore. Not because of forks..but he does not want to put anyone at risk.I have even said I would be willing to ride with him..but nope he won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Share #18 Posted March 19, 2017 4 hours ago, Ralph T. Mooseknuckle said: I like it when you guys talk tandems almost as much as when RC and LJ talk trucking or ... I didn;t know aboot the independent pedaling thing, and I can see lack of it being a major PITA for stokers. It can be a PITA for the cap'n too if the stoker is too eager or not eager enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Share #19 Posted March 19, 2017 Or if the stoker is in possession of a fork 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted March 19, 2017 Share #20 Posted March 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, petitepedal said: Or if the stoker is in possession of a fork This is what I'm talking about! I'll have to measure the stoker position. @petitepedal may not fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 19, 2017 Share #21 Posted March 19, 2017 1 hour ago, petitepedal said: Well..my captain won't ride the tandem anymore. Not because of forks..but he does not want to put anyone at risk.I have even said I would be willing to ride with him..but nope he won't. Couldn't you swap roles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted March 20, 2017 Share #22 Posted March 20, 2017 3 hours ago, petitepedal said: Or if the stoker is in possession of a fork Ever tried a cattle prod? Much more effective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 20, 2017 Share #23 Posted March 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Ever tried a cattle prod? Much more effective. That sounds like it could cause a nasty crash! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 20, 2017 Share #24 Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Rattlecan said: Ever tried a cattle prod? Much more effective. When riding CANDISC out in North Dakota there were a couple of folks on tandems (including the family that rode a quad) Anyway..talking to one couple...the lady told me about the stokers revenge.."stoker takes the captains bike shorts, pulls them back and down around the saddle"........... THAT could be dangerous...I think the folk is plain ol fun until we hit 45 mph going downhill..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted March 20, 2017 Share #25 Posted March 20, 2017 9 minutes ago, petitepedal said: the lady told me about the stokers revenge.."stoker takes the captains bike shorts, pulls them back and down around the saddle" This is one good reason to wear bibs! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share #26 Posted March 21, 2017 I will be going to check out a Cannondale mountain tandem on Thursday so there may be another tandem available if someone wants to join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share #27 Posted April 18, 2017 I'll bump this again so anyone who may be able to come doesn't forget about it. It will be a great weekend The Tandem pictured above is home and may be available. I offered it to our pastors mother and her friend so they may be using it. The Santana I mentioned may be used by our pastor and his wife. I should know by the first of June if those are available. I know I can get some old Schwinn tandems from a shop in Goshen if someone wants to use those. The Cannondale MT-800 looks a little different now. It also now has an ortleib handlebar bag on it. Mount for the Garmin Oregon 650t GPS will be on in the next few days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share #28 Posted April 18, 2017 Here are the routes if anyone wants to look at them or load them in a GPS. I think they are planning that the routes won't be marked. You will get a map or use your GPS. Friday, Saturday and Sunday routes. Car show short route, All paved trail. No roads Car show long route. About half road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted April 19, 2017 Share #29 Posted April 19, 2017 Our hotel reservation is made. Should we go to the Amish dinner? @Digital_photog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share #30 Posted April 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, Airehead said: Our hotel reservation is made. Should we go to the Amish dinner? @Digital_photog Yes, It will be very good. If you have never been in an Amish home you will enjoy the experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share #31 Posted April 19, 2017 We plan to go to the Amish dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share #32 Posted April 19, 2017 If you can come on Thursday the car show and pork ribs are good and a lot of fun. This is a very large cruise-in that is held every Thursday evening all summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted April 19, 2017 Share #33 Posted April 19, 2017 We are coming on Thursday so Mr. Aire can go to the car show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share #34 Posted April 19, 2017 I have often taken either the Corvette or one of the antique motorcycles to the car show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share #35 Posted April 19, 2017 Anyone who likes classic cars should come to this tandem rally. Thursday July 30 is Hawaiian night. Maybe we can dress up and win a prize. Classic-Car-Cruise-In With good weather it could look like this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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