You’ll have to look through the baggage allowances for each of the airlines, I’m afraid!

Really grateful for the advice. Excellent!

You definitely need handlebar brakes, so that the pilot who can see what is going on has full control in an emergency. Remember that both pedals are on the same chain and move in synchrony, you do not want a blind stoker continuing to power into an emergency situation when the pilot is trying to stop. Multi-speed is highly recommended to get up a hill. It is not recommended to have a newbie cyclist as a pilot, the pilot should develop good bike handling skills on a single bike before piloting a tandem. I also recommend basket-style toeclips: easy to get into and out of but keeps you from losing contact with the pedals. BTW I have a racing tandem for comfort and light frame, but we’re not a Ferrari we’re an old lady’s Mercedes 🙂

Thank you! Is it easier, for example, to ride a one speeed, or multi speed? Pedal brakes versus Handla bar brakes? we want the easiest experience possible…

We have a team with a 5’3 lady and a 6’2 man. The lady has to be the pilot because the man, her husband, is the one who is blind. You do need a bike with a small pilot configuration for that, the Cannondale T2 M/S is popular.

Just like any bike, it has to fit the purpose and the riders – except here you need to fit two riders. If you ride on asphalt get a road bike with narrow tires to work less hard, if you ride on gravel get a bike with wider tires. You need to make sure the standover height is ok for both the pilot and the stoker. I got the Cannondale T2 M/S because of its small size and adjustability. Pilot fits 5′ to 6′, Stoker about the same. Best for a team of 2 small people or where the pilot is small.

Hi Sharkies… Can you recommend a tandem for blind / visually impaired or do you have tips for how to buy one; whatto look for? thanks!

Yes, of course. 🙂