Tandem Cycling - Amtrak Century on a Tandem

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72andsunny
06-23-08, 09:37 AM
Has anyone ridden the Amtrak Century (Irvine to San Diego) on a tandem? How did you get your bike back?

The website says they use 48" trailers to get the bikes back to Irvine. I can break the couplers apart if I have to, though I hate to risk something important getting dented from a rough trailer ride.

MB1
06-23-08, 01:08 PM
You might want to check back with the OC Wheelmen, I think those are 48' trailers they use to haul bikes back to Irvine.

There is a big difference between feet and inches.
72andsunny
06-23-08, 01:12 PM
You might want to check back with the OC Wheelmen, I think those are 48' trailers they use to haul bikes back to Irvine.

There is a big difference between feet and inches.

Hey, you're right...it is 48'.

Your bicycle will be individually blanket-wrapped and transported in 48’ Trailers. Any additional protection is your option. All water bottles must be empty prior to loading on the trailers. Dump buckets are provided for your convenience.