I'm seriously considering doing my birthday ride tomorrow since I'm not off on my birthday. I'm looking at riding the tandem from our place to Vista House in Corbett, Oregon which should be roughly 60 miles. LoP removed the kickstand to make the bike lighter. Then he said, "This is going to be an adventure." I said, "That's the point." He said, "That's a long trip. I hope I'm ready for it." I said, "We'll get you some earplugs. Then you'll be insulated from all the screaming and swearing coming from the back of the bike and you'll be just fine."