We enjoy tandem starts just before the main start. Handling a tandem at very low speed with some unskilled single riders weaving around in front of you while having trouble clipping in is not fun. Especially difficult are large rides with over 10,000 riders that have starts that involve walking speeds that come to stop at intervals.
I can understand no tandem discount since two riders get two goodie bags use facilities and but any price break is appreciated.
Wayne