The Blind Buzz on Tandem Cycling

Back from Eurobike – reports – VeloVision Online – watch the site for reports of new products found at this year’s trade show.

[Video] Bike Trials Video 3 Winter – Matt Gilman pulls off some amazing acrobatics on a solo bike. He comments, "This is riding from late 2009 and early 2010. To see more please visit my web page at blindbiketrials. com"

Biking Blind, the Leadville Trail 100 – BlindVision Blog – some death-defying mountain biking experiences with Erik Weihenmayer Blind Adventurer.

Blind Cyclist Carrie Willoughby Eyes 2012 Paralympics – after many changes in her life, this Alabama tandem stoker aims for the London 2012 Games.

Blind cyclist claims silver medal | Stuff.co.nz – Jayne Parsons from the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand, achieved a silver medal from the Paracycling World Championships in Canada.

Blind Cyclist Clark Rachfal Eyes 2012 Paralympics – he’s emerged as one of the USA’s foremost cyclists.

[Video] Blind man find new life in tandem bike riding – after a boating accident, Kevin Meyers rediscovers exciting activity. WITI FOX 6 Milwaukee, WI.

Blind Stokers Club – Fred’s Head from APH – an introductory article about this tandem club based in San Diego, Calif, but open to a world-membership..

Comeragh Cycling Club » Club Notes week ending August 29th – the TalkTalk City Square Showcase on 4th Sept, 2010 was to promote and raise funds for the NCBI (National Council for the Blind Ireland). Comeragh cc raised enough money to purchase two tandem cycles to enable a number of visually impaired cyclists to take part in a number of cycling events earlier this year.

Cycling England board member hits back at cuts rumour | Bicycle business | News by BikeBiz – some straight talk for a Government Minister.

Cycling Proficiency test facing axe – Telegraph

Cycling push aids health budgets – Motoring News – RAC – Sustrans, UK, chief claims health and carbon savings for Cycle Network.

Cycling with sight in left eye only – Cycling Forums UK with some helpful suggestions from other members.

Disabled cyclist completes a 714-mile ride | News – great achievement for recumbent tricycle rider with multiple disabilities.

Double gold for GB cyclists at World Paracycling Champs – BBC Sport – Disability Sports – Sarah Storey and Rachel Morris won their second gold medals for Britain at the 2010 UCI World Paracycling Road Championships in Canada.

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No Bones About It: Guide Dogs’ Blog – note the statement in this article that there are not enough blind / visually impaired people taking part in sports.

How can I cycle if I’m blind or have low vision? – useful introduction to tandem cycling.

Inside Cycle Oregon 2010: some choice tidbits about the ride and its past | OregonLive.com

[Video] Leadville – Erik Weihenmayer becomes the first blind person to compete in the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race. This is the finish with his tandem partner, John Lemon. They finished in 11 hours 44 minutes and 23 seconds.

Lighthouse International hosting Double Up 4 Vision bike ride and walk | News | U.S. Paralympic Team
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London bus drivers get special lessons – in cycle awareness.

Mountain Biking with the Blind | Irvine, California 92614 | Saturday, November 06, 2010 – World Access for the Blind has a No Limits Philosophy. Funds raised at this event will go to youth programs in California and mobility services for blind people.

Tandem Cycling – IBSA – International Blind Sports Federation – Technical Department Section / – details of the types of tandem event.

Tandem Cycling at Lighthouse for the Blind Deaf-Blind Retreat | TUBULOCITY – experience of Seabeck Deaf Blind Retreat, Washington State. Also visit
Unlikely Cyclists Circle Lake Symington » Kitsap Sun

Tandem Rally hits Shipshewana – report of the event held 4th and 5th September, 2010.

VeloVision Online – "Our guide to special needs cycling resources in the UK and beyond… "

Visually Impaired Tandem Cyclists… From Around the World « The TandemGeek’s Blog

Women’s Cycling Ireland » Para-duathlon World Championships – Gold for Ireland – victory for Catherine Walsh and Francine Meehan