Originally Posted by
CnyRider
I am thinking of a good beginner bike under 200$ or so, depending on the advice I get.
Watch Craigslist for an old tandem. Once you've got it, then put an ad on CL for someone to ride stoker. Plan to meet at your preferred starting point, and go.
Oh yeah, it's going to suck, but you'll learn all sorts of things not to do next time.