I don't think that anyone has mentioned the fact that big mass is a Good Thing going downhill. That's assuming that your bike (brakes!) and your handling (and braking!) skills are adequate for the speed.
Of course, big mass is Not Such a Good Thing going uphill.
As the weight loss goals are met, the uphills will get better and the downhills will.....................................still be great because it's a tandem!
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Last edited by JanMM; 02-19-10 at 05:56 PM.