The U.S. Blind Tandem Cycling Connection endeavors to increase the participation of individuals who are visually impaired or blind in the exhilarating sport of tandem cycling.
We serve as a resource to:
  • Connect blind and visually impaired cyclists with sighted cyclists
  • Educate people about tandem cycling
  • Disseminate information about cycling clubs, events, and opportunities
  • Address the needs of the blind tandem cycling community

Ron

Riding a tandem makes me feel so alive.  I don’t have to worry about watching where I am going.  I can open up the throttle and fly.  I am so grateful to any pilot who shares the ride with me.

— Ron Burzese, Stoker, Elmhurst, Illinois

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Blind Stoker Shares His Story On The Radio

November 02, 2011

Ron Burzese, a blind stoker who is on our Board of Directors, spoke on a cycling radio program last weekend, sharing what it is like to be a blind cyclist.  To hear the podcast, visit this link, WJCU The Outspoken Cyclist, and click on 10/29/11.  Ron starts speaking about 5:00 minutes into the programRon cycling in ChicagoRon cycling in Chicago.

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Blind Triathlete finds a Tandem Captain while on Vacation
August 15, 2011 by ctinberg

Richard Hunter, a blind triathlete, was concerned he wouldn’t be able to keep up his training on the bike while on vacation with his family.  But, using our database and search engine, he found tandem captain, Louis Du Brey of Klamath Falls, Oregon, the same town where his family regularly travels. Richard wrote to us and said, “Riding with him made my trip!  We did 13, 33, and 70 mile rides.  Louis is a VERY strong tandem captain and so passionate about cycling that he rides his single bike with special tires with snow studs!  I have a new friend and riding partner.”  

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