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, Sacramento, CA

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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 called The Outspoken Cyclist last weekend, sharing what it is like to be a blind cyclist.  To listen , visit this link, WJCU The Outspoken Cyclist, and go to the podcast on 10/29/11.  Ron starts speaking about 5:00 minutes into the programRon cycling in ChicagoRon cycling in Chicago.

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Bicycling Blind Los Angeles - February Ride
March 19, 2012 by ctinberg

We are building a committed group of captains and stokers that ride once a month.  In February, we rode 22 miles around Westlake and Thousand Oaks. Gotta love our Southern California winters!  Ron Skarin (pictured in the center in the white helmet and sunglasses), a 2-time Olympian, 10 time national champion, and world record holder, has joined our cadre of tandem captains. To Ron’s right is Corey Reed, a blind, below-the-knee amputee, snowboarder who is training to compete internationally.  Come join us!

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