I cant imagine that no one has put in writing the many aspects of teamwork and communication that can best assure a successful and enjoyable ride
for a pair of riders. If anyone knows of existing guidelines, please point me in the right direction. My thoughts are
1. How to mount the bike
2. How to start off including foot placement, pedal placement, and verbal cues
3. Communicating when approaching bumps,
4. Communicating when shifting up and down by captain, and accepting requests from the stoker to shift up or down.
5. Communicating intentions to turn or other changes in direction when several options in directions present themselves
6. Emphasizing that the stoker must be loud and vocal about any concerns or requests
7 Insisting that the stoker not be shy about all things seen that could become a problem like a car approaching or dogs on a leash or red lights changing etc.
8. Special verbiege to communicate when the stokers feet might slip off the pedals. "I'M OFF" ! Then "right foot" the captain places the right side pedal and the forward
three oclock position then "Left Foot" and the captain places the left side pedal in the forward three oclock position to make it easier for the stoker to place their
feet properly on the pedals.
9. Notice that the captain is going to do a full STOP with suggestion that stoker come off the seat with at least one foot down on the ground.
I use the command before stopping.... "Going to Dismount"

I dont have a lot of miles but I have two tandems and have been riding tandems for twenty years and these are the things I have come up with.
It would be greatly appreciated if others could chime in with what works for them and any helpful suggestions etc.



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