Originally Posted by
bikefor2
However... if you are new to tandems (only a few months) and have never gone on a group ride with tandems it's natural to be curious about whether you are going to fit in with the group or kill yourselves trying. Also, the captain races a little on his single bike, so I know he'd feel better if we were not struggling and still bringing up the rear.
The other BIG variable is how fast the other teams are that you will be riding going with.
The best way to find out is to just go out for a ride with them. You will get to meet some fellow tandem riders which is always great.
If you struggle to keep up, so what!