Get Physical: Tandem Biking

FitSugar — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:30:00 PDT

When you bike with your man does he have trouble keeping up with you? Well, I have a solution - a tandem bike. If you are on the same bike there is no playing catch up.

There is a certain amount of teamwork involved, so it is great for those team building skills. You can share the bike with just about anyone - husband, friend or child, but just make sure the larger rider is up front steering. This is important for handling and balancing a much longer bike, and this rider is known as captain. The person riding in back isn't getting a free ride, they provide constant pedal power and are known as the stroker.

Now if you do choose to venture off on a bicycle built for two, know ahead of time the communication between cyclists is very important. Since the stroker cannot see the road, it is the captain's job to warn the stroker of upcoming bumps in the road. The stroker must also leave the steering to the captain. Tandem biking is really equal part trust exercise and part fun. Definitely a little give and take.

If you are interested call up a local bike shop and see if they rent tandem bikes. Then make a date, make a picnic and head out on the road. Be sure to wear helmets (unlike the couple in the photo)!!!!

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Hop On a Bicycle Built For Two

Lindsay Miller — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:58:47 PDT

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson rode a tandem bike along the boardwalk in Venice Beach, CA, yesterday. Eric sported his usual neon shades while Jessica wore a pair of sturdy cowboy boots and short shorts for their afternoon by the water. The pop star and Jessica Simpson Collection designer was back in sunny LA after traveling to Denver to sing for military families, and then stopping in Chicago with her fiancé, earlier this month. Now that the couple are home, they've set a date and are planning their upcoming nuptials. Jessica and Eric have kept mum on most of the details about the big day, but Jessica did hint that she'll seek out a wedding gown that shows off her famous assets. Jessica Simpson also downplayed wedding fitness regimen reports, joking that she'd be just as happy getting married in sweatpants.