Membership and Rider Profile 2008: Meet our members of TailWind Tandem Club
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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Alford
Captain Bill Alford, Stoker wife Melissa Charlotte, NC |
N/A (still looking)
2 yr. tandem exp.
15-18 avg. |
Bill- June 17 Melissa-June 22 |
Mar. 13 | Katie | bill@billalford.com |
Why tandem riding? Riding with
others who own tandem (Dan Alion). He recommended I join and allow my wife
to try a tandem before making the expenditure.
Bill rides a lot with his 2006 goal of 6,000 mls. A CAT 5 racer, also stokes for Dan Alion, he hopes his wife continuing to put miles on her bike, will encourage them both to keep tandem riding in mind for a healthy experience and a way for Melissa to join Bill on his daily rides. |
Bill Alford and Melissa Alford
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Alion
Captain Dan Alion, wife LuAnn; Stoker children- Tyler and Bradley Charlotte, NC |
2000 Co-Motion Speedster, Red
3 yr., (May 04)
Stats 26-35 mls. 16-20 avg. |
Dan- Aug. 19
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Tyler- Mar. 14 (92') Bradley- Mar. 4 (96') |
Why tandem riding? Performance, time with son, road riding experience for son.
Both my sons (Tyler and Bradley) and I are into dirt bike motorcycling and mountain biking. I recently got into road riding (bicycles), and have included Tyler in that via the tandem. Bradley actually fits the tandem and we have done short rides (<5 miles) in the neighborhood. LuAnne (my wife) has ridden once with me, and I hope to ride more with her this year/05. My sons and I also go camping and hiking. Tyler and I competed in all 5 races of the 2005 Winter mountain bike series here in Charlotte. Tyler is very academic, 7th year piano, 3rd year trumpet. I am a programmer. |
Dan Alion and son Tyler Alion
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Ambrosius
Captain Walter Ambrosius and Stoker Wife Leslie Underwood Winston- Salem, NC |
2002 Rans Screamer TR, Red 9 years tandem exp. Stats 26-55 mls. (This is a guess based on mileage before Emma’s birth and reducing the miles because of the extra work involved in pulling a trailer.) 13-15 avg. but might be slower with the trailer |
Walter- Jan. 23 Leslie- Nov. 4 |
June 15, 1991 |
Emma- Aug. 9, 02' |
Captain- wambrosius@triad.rr.com (home) Stoker- launderwood@yahoo.com (home) |
Why tandem riding? We both enjoy biking but have different abilities on singles. Interested in overnight trips, weekend getaways, dinner socials We might have an interest in overnight trips but that will probably need to wait until Emma is a bit older. We’ve been riding together since 1998 and enjoy touring with our tandem. We’re new to the area and are interested in riding in new areas in North Carolina with other tandem teams. Walter is a statistician and Leslie is a paralegal. We’ll be buying a trailer to pull our daughter this Spring and are looking forward to getting back on the tandem. (Photo taken on their 10th Annv.. in Ireland 01') |
Walter Ambrosius and Leslie Underwood |
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Baumgartner Captain Jerry Baumgartner and Stoker Wife Anne Sparks-Baumgartner, Greensboro, NC |
Cinnamon Burley Duet - 2000
7 years tandem exp.
Stats 55-100 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Jerry-Feb. 1 Anne-Jan. 29 |
jerry_baumgartner@farr.net |
Why tandem riding? - "Like to do things with spouse and we both love to cycle." We do long-distance touring on individual bikes. We also enjoy canoe travel and go to Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota/Canada. Overnight trips, get-a-ways and local rides are on this teams list of wanna-dos. Perhaps a tandem Sweden trip in the future. |
Jerry Baumgartner and Anne Sparks-Baumgartner
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Blackmon
Captain Charlie Blackmon and Stoker Wife Sheresa (Resa) Blackmon, Kershaw, SC |
Royal Blue Trek/T2000/2002 5 years tandem exp.
Stats 46-100 mls. 19-21 avg. |
Charlie- Jan. 31 Resa- Aug. 11 |
April 15, 81' |
Why tandem riding? "Riding together easier & faster than riding 2 separate bikes". Charlie is a triathlete. He also enjoys road races, Resa is a cyclist. They have found that they enjoy riding together on the tandem and prefer it over single bikes. They have enjoyed the rides they have participated in with other TailWind members. They have a 4-year old grandson with whom they spend much of their time with. He also loves cycling and hopefully will join them soon. |
Charlie/Resa Blackmon
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Blaine
Captain Ron Blaine and Stoker Wife Marcia Blaine Asheville, NC |
Sun Gold, 2006 Burley Rivazza
2 yrs. tandem exp.
Stats 26-100 mls. 19-21 avg. |
Ron- Aug. 23 Marcia- Apr. 22 |
Aug. 12, 77' |
RMJBlaine@charter.net |
Why tandem riding? "We enjoy riding together, and the tandem makes us one cycling unit. Communication is much easier, and it's fun working as a team." (Marcia said she needs Ron to pull her up Mitchell this year since she claims to be a horrible climber.) They would also like to participate in tandem time trials along with overnight trips, weekend get-aways. Anything that has scenic or historic points of interest with low traffic routes. Ron is a partner in Engineering Support Services, Inc. Marcia works in the Title I Reading Program at Oakley Elementary School. Both are members of Biltmore Baptist Church where they help lead the Bicycle Fellowship Club. They have a married daughter. |
Ron and Marcia Blaine |
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Boettger Captain Jack and Stoker Wife Betty Boettger, Milton, DE |
Blue/white RT3000 Cannondale Tandem Yrs of Experience: Started in the 1960’s; off and on riding of 8 years Stats: 26-75 mls. 16-18 avg.
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Jack – Dec. 27 Betty – Nov. 16 |
April 29 | jba@worldnet.att.net |
" Why tandem riding?" - So Betty can help me going up hills. This couple came to Charlotte mid-May 03' to ride and Team TASK had the pleasure of putting them up as hospitality tandem hosts. They have since been back to Claxton, GA for the Crusin n’ the Country ride on Nov. 7-9 (however, missed meeting up with Team TASK and other TailWind members who made the ride.) Overnight trips, dinner socials and weekend getaways are of interest to this tandem couple. Betty loves gardening, volunteer work, furniture refinishing, reading, sewing and traveling. Jack loves map reading, fishing (if they are biting), planning rides, volunteering and traveling. Jack is still working as a tax accountant & specializes in assisting taxpayers with their IRIS & state tax problems. |
Jack and Betty Boettger |
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Broome Captain Perry Broome, Waxhaw, NC |
1996 Santana Arriva
11 yrs. tandem exp.
Stats: 1-76 mls. 19-21 avg. |
Perry-Dec. 17 | broomemac@aol.com | Perry likes the speed on his tandem. Perry does a lot of captain riding with various stokers which makes each ride an adventure. One such ride his stoker couldn't ride because the seat post broke and Perry did the ride on his own, minus one stoker. It was a funny site to see, but he was able to get his ride in along with all the other 200+ riders that did the ride. |
Perry Broome and Misc. Stoker Participants
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Brosnan Captain Jay Brosnan and Stoker Wife Mary Brosnan, Matthews, NC |
1981 Green Jim Redcay 25 yrs. tandem exp. Stats: 36-100 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Jay- Feb. 3 Mary- Apr. 4 |
June 6 | jbrosnan@earthlink.net | Dinner socials, weekend getaways, overnight trips, rides within driving distance are some of the club outings they would like to participate in. The stoker likes movies and can been seen at the Sisky Family YMCA keeping fit to keep up with her Captain. They are new home builders in the Mint Hill area and are a hospitality home open to all bikers. They both take great pleasure in their grand children's lives in Matthews area. Jay is a financial advisor and Mary is a leisure time consultant. |
Jay and Mary Brosnan
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Buell
Captain Chet Buell and stoker Wife Cynthia Van Der Wiele |
Brushed Titanium Litespeed Taliani ‘99
8 yrs. tandem exp.
Stats: 56-100 mls. 19-24 avg.
double centuries, brevets, 24-hour races, randonneuring |
Chet-Oct. 24 Cynthia-Jun. 9 |
June 21 | chetbuell@netscape.net |
"Why your interest in tandeming" It’s more fun doing ultra-distance cycling on a tandem We’ve done Boston-Montreal-Boston (2000); MI National 24-Hr Challenge (2002) and Paris-Brest-Paris (2003), Fleche North Carolina (’00, ’01, and ’03), plus 4 full brevet series together since getting the tandem. Chet and Cynthia both would like to ride as a group in areas of: coast, mountains of NC; Chesapeake Bay area, anywhere fun & scenic that’s no more than a 4-hour drive from Raleigh area. Further away places on their list would be: France, Andorra, Spain, Italy, Greece/Turkey, Netherlands (North Sea Route), Morocco/Tunisia, Iceland. Hobbies and other interests: - Life other than bicycling! We bicycle about 6-7000 miles per year. We have been orchid growers for many years; Cyndy is an accredited American Orchid Society judge. We also enjoy adventure travel, sea kayaking and gardening. Chet is a computer geek; Cyndy is finishing her Ph.D. in Design. She did her research in Liberia. |
Chet Buell and Cynthia Van Der Wiele
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Child Captain Chris Child and Stoker Wife Kathi Child, Weddington, NC |
2007 Santana, Silver 1 yr. tandem exp. Stats 26-55 mls. 16-18 avg.
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kathichild@yahoo.com |
This couple is new to tandem riding, new to Charlotte area and are open to any rides of interest. Their outlook is to ride in Italy, France. Overnight trips, weekend get-aways are also on the horizon. Chris is retired and works as a volunteer for United Way of the Carolinas. Kathi is a SVP Human Resources for Family Dollar Stores. They are recent transplants from Dallas, Texas. |
Chris and Kathi Child |
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Clark
Captain Steve Clark and Stoker Wife Pam Clark, Kannapolis, NC |
1996 Trek T-100, Blue
1 yr. tandem exp.
Stats 1-55 mls. 15-17 avg. |
Steve- Jan 3 Pam- Oct. 21 |
Jun. 2 |
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"Why your interest in tandeming?" So we can ride together.
When this couple are not riding their tandem, you can find them attending Brookdale Baptist Church or riding their single road bikes or mt. bikes. They enjoy hiking, running, and walking. One of their favorite pastime is spending time with their grandchildren who have recently moved to Massachusetts. They also like to camp in their pop-up when they can.
Club rides, overnight trips and social events rate high for this couple. |
Steve and Pam Clark Photo not available at this time |
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Clay Captain Bill Clay and Stoker Wife Anna Rivola-Clay, Charlotte, NC |
2000 Green Burley Rumba AND 2003 Light Blue Bushnell (Coupled/touring) called "Carolina" 6 yr. tandem exp. Stats: 26-55 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Bill- Apr. 30 Anna- Oct. 9 |
Dec. 01 | william.b.clay@acm.org |
"Why your interest in tandeming?"
Ride
together and to meet other couples who bicycle. Weekend get-a-ways, dinner socials, Blue Ridge parkway rides, Outer Banks and other club rides and rallies are a list of items this team likes to do. This couple has done a number of abroad trips. Ask them questions, they could be your own personal guides as very knowledgeable in this area. They both feel they work too much and play too little. They both enjoy hiking, travel, reading and movies. |
Bill and Anna Clay
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Clyburn/ Bringuier Captain Kip Clyburn and Stoker Wife Anne Bringuier, Taylorsville, NC |
Green 1992 Cannondale Road and 2003 TCR 2003 (black frame composite with little red)
12 yrs. tandem exp.
Stats: 46-100 mls. 19-21 avg. |
Kip- Mar. 9 Anne- Oct. 31 |
Sep. 24 |
Sophie- July 17 Margot- Oct. 2 Cedric- Feb. 9 |
kclyburn@charter.net |
"Why your interest in tandeming?"
To ride together and meet other tandemists"
is one of their reasons for tandem riding. This couple is the jet setters of the group. They are open to international trips, including their tour of France; hopefully, the next time with their bike. Most of their current time is consumed parenting their three children; however, they include them in many of their activities. They enjoy traveling, usually to France where Anne's family lives. They try to incorporate biking, hiking or snow skiing in these trips. At home they enjoy water activities such as swimming and water skiing, running and single bikes as well. Ann enjoys cooking, reading and painting. Kip spends time listening to music, various home projects and playing on the computer. |
Kip Clyburn and Anne Bringuier |
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Cook Captain Hank Cook and Stoker Wife Gail Cook, Rockhill, SC |
2007 Paso Doble Burley - red 11 years off/on
Stats 25-35 mls. 13-15 avg.
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cookh@asme.org |
Hank and Gail have been off and on the tandem for ten years. Joining us during Bike!Charlotte week for the TailWind Tandem Club free rides, Hank was able to show other couples and single riders his older Burley with some test runs. One couple (Barbara/Jim) took off like they had been tandeming their whole life. With the Rock n-Roll Burley for sale Hank is hoping to interest other folks into the club having just signed as a new member. This tandem couple likes skiing, scuba diving, tennis and gardening. |
Hank and Gail Cook |
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Coughlin Captain Dan Coughlin and Stoker Wife Dolores Coughlin, Concord, NC |
Red to yellow fade 1999 Meridian Ascension 13 yrs. tandem exp. Stats 46-75 mls. 19-21 avg. |
Dan-
July 1 Dolores- Dec. 29 |
Sep. 18, 1976 | ccough2@ctc.net |
They feel tandeming is a new extension of their
“love of bicycle riding.” Coughlin’s are outdoor people who are happiest when they're active. They ride single road and mountain bikes in addition to tandeming. They are members of the Rocky River Road Club & founding members of the TailWind Tandem Club. Dolores and Dan have both held the VP position for TailWind. Both run, do weight training and are members of health clubs which they use in poor weather. Recently they've been focusing more on being very careful about nutrition and healthy eating. They also enjoy cooking when life isn't overly hectic. Trips of traveling to the beach for vacation for relaxation; also enjoy visiting interesting cities. Dan has been a life long upland bird hunter and Dan has trained English Setter pointing dogs. Dolores is Dan’s chief navigator and works hard at this new profession. |
Dan and Dolores Coughlin
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Engel Captain Ed Engel and Stoker Wife Julie Engel, Charlotte, NC |
1993 Green Santana/Arriva
13 yrs. tandem exp.
Stats 26-35 mls 16-18 avg. |
Ed- May 20
Julie- Mar. 26 |
June 17 |
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"Why your interest in tandeming?" Their interest in riding together brought them to their decision of their purchase.
Ed and Julie like music~~ folk, Celtic, Old time, Classical. They play recorders, tin whistle, guitar (sort of), and harmonica. They enjoy going to dinner and playing music with friends. They have one married daughter and a new granddaughter. Ed is an Industrial Hygienist for North Carolina OSHA and Julie is currently unemployed as a microbiologist. Weekend getaways, and dinner social. |
Ed and Julie Engel |
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Forbis "F" Train Captain Dean Forbis and Stoker Wife Angie Forbis, Charlotte, NC |
Red to fade
Yellow 2000 Santana Arriva 6 yr. tandem exp. Stats 25-75 mls. 19-21 avg. |
Dean- Feb.
27 Angie- Mar.16 |
Dec. 17, 94' |
Brenden-
June 1, 95' Courtney- Nov. 15, 96 |
abcdeforbis@carolina.rr.com | "F" Train is for flunky, formidable, flashy, frightening, fearsome, or just plain FAST. Dean likes to ride the flat easy stuff while Angie is the die-hard doing more strenuous climbing. They are both competitive on their tandem as well as on their single bikes. They like rides called Brutal Blue Ridge 100, Hilly Hellacious and other unsavory curdling rides. The couples likes to include their children on many aspects of their lives including weekend camping trips, sailing, outdoor events and time with grandparents. Watch this couple in a year or two and they will have their children out stoking for them on another tandem. |
Dean and Angie Forbis
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Gable Captain Charlie Gable and Stoker Wife Bonnie Gable, Charlotte, NC |
1990 Green Santana Sovereign 15 yrs. tandem exp. Stats: 25-45 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Charlie- Nov. 25 Bonnie- Sep. 13 |
March 23, 91' | cwgable@duke-energy.com | In the near future, this couple would like to travel to Europe, especially France. Bonnie provides Macintosh computer support for the College of Architecture, UNCC in Charlotte. Both are active in Calvary Church. This couple enjoy their time together hiking, walking (beach), disc golf, reading, hanging with Cutter (dog). Charlie is a software developer for Duke Power. He enjoys all of the above attributes with Bonnie as well as music, outdoors and playing guitar in their basement (rock n' roll). |
Charlie and Bonnie Gable |
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Gartner
Captain Seth Gartner and Stoker Wife Claudia Gartner, Charlotte, NC |
Black RockNRoll 1992 Burley
15 yrs. tandem exp.
Stats: 1-25 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Seth - Dec. 21
Claudia- Sept. 26 |
April 13 |
Andrea- Oct. 27
Anna Salomeh-March 5 |
sgartner@carolina.rr.com |
The captain enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and model railroading. The stoker enjoys knitting and spinning yarn. Seth has been quoted to say, “The less responsible days of riding as a lone couple have been replaced by equally enjoyable role of being parents pulling a burley d’lite trailer”. One more little passenger has to be a delight! |
Seth, Claudia, Andrea
Anna Salomeh |
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Green Captain Bill Green and Stoker Wife Elizabeth Green, Charlotte, NC |
Green Co-Motion 6 yr. tandem exp. Stats 1-35 mls. 16 – 18 avg. |
Bill-
Jan. 24
Eliz.- May 4 |
October 13 | wrgnc@aol.com | Favorite words to be quoted why their interest in tandem riding, “we can’t run like we used to.” The Green’s are gourmet grillers, occasional sailors, and share their hobbies with their three canines. They are interested in overnight trips and weekend getaways. |
Bill and Elizabeth Green |
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Holland Captain Dale Holland and Stoker Wife Melissa Holland, Charlotte, NC |
Blue 1995 Burley Duet 5 yr. tandem exp. Stats: 1-55 mls. 18-20 avg. |
Dale- May 20 Melissa- July 30 |
March 25 | piedmontappraisal@carolina.rr.com |
Dale and Melissa Holland |
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Holt Captain Butch Holt and Wife Marianne Holt, Matthews, NC |
Blue Cannondale
9 yr. tandem exp.
Stats: 46-100mls. 18-24 avg. |
Butch- Dec. 09 Marianne- Aug. 6 |
Dec. 1 | marianne57@carolina.rr.com |
"Why your interest in tandeming?" For the Fun of it.
Butch and I are not riding the tandem much these days. We're both focused on our 2003 racing goals - on single bikes. Butch hopes to get his grandson on the tandem soon! I might never be allowed on there again once that happens. |
Photo not available at this time Butch and Marianne Holt |
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Huston Captain John Huston and Stoker friend Maime Allison, Harrisburg, NC |
Blue to Black Fade Meridian Custom Softride
7 yrs. tandem exp. 2 yrs. tandem exp.
Stats: 35-100 mls. 19-21 avg. |
John- Jan. 7 Maime -? |
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John runs his own Information Systems consulting company - John Huston Consulting Inc. John frequents the gym for training, including single bike riding, mt. biking. |
John Huston and Maime Allison
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Johnson Captain Ed Johnson and Stoker Wife Bentha Johnson, Charlotte, NC |
Black Santana 8 yrs. tandem exp. Stats: 35-55 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Ed-Aug.
18 Bentha- Feb. 11 |
June 14 | epj@aol.com |
Why your interest in tandeming?“ A physical activity we can both enjoy.” The Johnson’s are an adventurous couple. They are interested in weekend getaways and dinner socials. Ed reflects on their many trips in Europe, and would be willing to travel with the tandem any place where the countryside is relatively easy to negotiate. They would not be interested in climbing 5,000-6,000 ft. every day as some areas of southern Spain require. The captain enjoys riding with the Cannonballs Cycling team during the regular season. Hobbies include flying and racquetball. The stoker enjoys reading and traveling. Together they attend spin classes twice a week. They have been known to pack their tandem in the plane, assembled it in the hangar and ridden to the local B&B loaded down with necessities to carry through a weekend of cycling and sight seeing. |
Ed and Bentha Johnson |
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| Langston Captain Gordon Langston and Stoker Wife Mary Langston, Columbia, SC |
2002 Trek
T2000 5 years tandem exp.
Stats: 1-80 miles 16-18 avg. |
Gordon-May 13 Mary-July 27 |
Dec. 23 | Maura-Sep. 17, 87' | gmlatsc@aol.com |
"We are
improving with each ride and hope to interest Mary in longer tours". Gordon rode the MS150 02' with a friend on an older Santana, as Mary was not yet up to the distance. They had a great time in a 3 tandem pace line with new found friends from Hickory, NC avg. 19mph for the entire 155 mls. Married 24 yrs, this tandem couple moved to Columbia in 1985 from Boston, but grew up in the Philad. area. Overnight trips, weekend getaways, places no TOO hilly, Italy and Germany in the future. Gordon is an anesthesiologist and Mary spends a good deal of her time with Overeaters Anonymous and UYO organization. A son 18 in college at Univ. of Tampa, and daughter Maura (15), freshman in high school. |
Gordon and Mary Langston |
| Langston Captain Matt Langston and Stoker Wife Kelly Langston, Charlotte, NC |
Black 2001 Cannondale MT800 6 yr. tandem exp. Stats 26-35 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Matt- May 16 Kelly- Oct. 02 |
Feb. 10, 96' | Elise- July 21, 99 Alec- July 11, 01 |
mlangston@dprassociates.net | They would like to do the VA
creeper trail as well as weekend getaways and overnight trips. Matt is a landscape architect with a firm here in Charlotte who likes to water/snow ski, raft, hike, scuba dive and an outside person. Liking things and getting to do them are two different things, with two small children. Not much time for hobbies ~ "so we are enjoying the time we do have together to ride". Kelly's main position as a working mother is to bring up Elise (2.5) and Alec (9 mths) and work part-time as an marketing and internet consultant from home. Some of Kelly's consulting work includes web site design, e-newsletters, online strategies, newsletters, brochures, advertisements and other graphic work. Kelly loves the outdoors as much as Stoker Matt and can be seen white water rafting, hiking and camping as well. "Our free time is scare with the little ones, but as they grow, it's getting better." |
Matt, Kelly, Elise and Alec Langston
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| Larimer Captain Ed Larimer and Stoker Wife Jane Larimer, Chilhowie, VA |
White 2003 Burley Rivazza
13 yrs. tandem exp.
Stats 46-100 mls. 22-24 avg. |
Ed-Jan. 31
Jane-June 4 |
July 8, 77' |
Derek-Feb. 10, 87' Thomas-Feb. 28, 89' |
we_bike@msn.com |
"Why we like to tandem ride?" ~ Two can go faster
than one. Ride and tour the Alps. Ed owns an insurance agency and Jane is a PE teacher. They both enjoy sports especially high school basketball and college basketball, camping, dancing and going out to night clubs and other "adult establishments", anywhere there is a party. |
Ed and Jane Larimer |
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Lee
Captain Eric Lee and Stoker Significant Jo Thalheimer Charlotte, NC |
1999 Divinci Global Venture, Burgandy 5 months since Fall 07'
Stats 1-75 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Lee- Jan. 15
Jo- May 5 |
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4 kitty cats
Sawyer Lee- Oct. 11 |
"Touring". Eric and Jo both have full time jobs, so the majority they say is time spent during the week at work. Eric is an independent graphics design installer. Jo works for a commercial retail brokerage company as an admin-receptionist. Jo has a 20 year old daughter (Helen), and Eric's son is 12. At home they share in the joy & entertainment (cleaning up) of four kitty cats. Eric's BIG passion is mt. bike riding, so when not home or working, you can find him out on the trails. Jo says she basically sticks to her "safe" indoor Nordick track for her routine workouts.
Both like listening to music or watching a good PBS history or nature special. You can find both Jo/Eric in the kitchen, enjoying the bond and just hanging out enjoy each others company. Overnight trips, weekend getaways, dinner socials and other items rate high on their level of tandem interest. |
Photo not available at this time Eric Lee and Jo Thalheimer |
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| Lee Captain Mitch Lee and Stoker Wife Sherry Lee Winston-Salem, NC |
2002 Co-Motion
Primera 4 yr tandem exp.
Stats 1-100 mls. 16-20 avg.
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Mitch- July 13 Sherry- Nov. 10 |
Dec. 19, 92' |
No children, but a spoiled dog named Murdock | SherMitLee@aol.com |
Interests/
Hobbies: "Cycling is our passion."
Both Mitch and Sherry have become die hard roadies over the last few years.
They also like off-road riding, though Sherry prefers rail trails and double
track and Mitch would rather risk life and limb on challenging single track. This tandem couple spends all of their free time and vacations cycling. Some trips they have taken: Canadian Rockies, Cycle NC 3 times, BRAG, Bike VA, and Bike FL. Upcoming for summer of 03' Bicycle Tour of Colorado. If this isn't enough they also love weekend cycling trips. The tandem was a 10-year anniversary gift from Mitch (much better than jewelry any day!). It has added a new dimension to their riding. Sherry states, "It's a great way to spend time together, and you find that everyone smiles and waves as you pass. You can't help but ride it with a great big grin on your face. We're still working to find a happy medium between Mitch's mashing and Sherry's spinning, but we get better with every ride. We can't wait to join the Tailwind Tandem club on weekend rides and getaways!" When not riding, the Lee's love to camp, hike, water-ski, work on their old house, spend time with friends and family, and hang out with their dog Murdock. Mitch agrees, "so many hobbies, so little time!" (Westbend Vineyards in Lewisville). |
Mitch and Sherry Lee |
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Captain Will Leger Fiancée - Barb Matthews, NC |
Blue 1998 Burley
Rumba soft-ride 2 yrs, tandem exp. Stats 1-100 mls. 18-20 avg. |
Will-Mar. 5 Barb- |
wleger@carolina.rr.com |
If you know of anyone that would like to stoke for Will, let him know. He is
excited about the tandem world with his recent purchase of his 1998 Burley
Rumba. Over night trips, weekend getaway, dinner socials and day rides are
of interest to Will. Will says, “life is a balance of work, family life and
play.” |
Will Leger and Barb |
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| Liscinsky Captain Keith Liscinsky and Stoker Wife Theresa Liscinsky, Charlotte, NC |
Blue 1996 MT1000
Cannondale
10 yrs. tandem exp. Stats 1-45 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Keith- Jan. 17 Theresa- June 12 |
May 3, '86 | k.liscinsky@earthlink.net |
Keith enjoys
scuba diving, orienteers, hikes and has fun geocaching (using gps to find
hidden treasures). Theresa likes taking walks with their dogs Zoey and
Foster, hiking in the woods or relaxing reading a good book. Their house
also includes Sybil (Cat), Bud (Cockatiel) and Rex (Iguana). They both work
to help support their kids, the captains habit of buying new toys and paying
for vacations to different place they like to explore. Most recent their
cruise trip to Alaska. NC/SC coast, Virginia and outer Banks is an interesting place this couple would like to see the club do as a group. Their interest in tandem riding relates to "being together". |
Keith and Theresa Liscinsky
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McCabe Captain Duncan McCabe and Stoker Wife Laura McCabe, Wilmington, NC |
Tandem 1- 99' Litespeed Taliani, Brushed Titanium Tandem 2 - 00' Bushell Purple-Blue fade
16 yrs tandem exp.
Stats 35-100 mls. 18-20 avg. |
Duncan- Nov. 23 Laura- Feb. 17 |
Jan. 5 | s1lver@attglobal.net |
Club rides, overnight rides. Originally from Washington State, have lived in Wilmington for the last 6 years. No children, have 3 cats. Ride 5,000 ml/yr and enjoy both day rides and extended touring. They enjoy gardening, cooking, wine tasting, hot tubing, playing with their pets. Interested in leading rides from Wilmington. (Past years have hosted friends for their annual Wilmington Tandem Weekend WTW). |
Duncan and Laura McCabe
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| McCann Captain Tony McCann and Stoker Wife Machelle McCann, Charlotte, NC |
Purple 1999 Cannondale 8 yrs. tandem exp. Stats: 1-45 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Tony- Sep 8 Machelle- Oct. 5 |
Mar. 24 |
Jennifer-
Nov. 7 Cassidi- Feb. 21 |
mountainangel@hughes.net | This family loves the outdoors. They have a boat that they enjoy during the summer months as well as a cabin in the VA mountains just off the parkway. Any time they can get away for a bike ride, hike, canoe trips, picnics, they do. They enjoy spending quality time with their girls. |
Tony, Machelle, Jennifer an Cassidi McCann |
| Murphy Captain Bill Murphy and Stoker Wife Joyce Murphy, Charlotte, NC |
Blue 1996 Santana Arriva AND 2003 Red to Yellow fade Robusta Co-motion 11 Yrs. tandem exp. Stats: 1-45 mls. 16-18 avg. |
Bill-Nov. 18 Joyce- May 8
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June 02 | wam-murphy@carolina.rr.com |
"Why we tandem ride?"
Great activity that we
can do together, tandeming enables us to ride together which we couldn't do
on singles due to our difference in riding abilities. Great way to spend
time outdoors, great way to tour new areas. Tandeming is an enjoyable way to
stay active. Tandems are cool". Enjoy State Parks and camping in our travel trailer, meeting interesting people from around the country. Love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, camping in the mtgs. Cycling has been a great passion for Bill and enables Joyce and Bill to enjoy riding together. Stay active with family and church as well. |
Bill and Joyce Murphy
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Nyberg Captain Kevin Nyberg and Stoker Wife Lori Nyberg, Clover, SC |
Kevin and Lori Nyberg |
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Captain Charles Patton and Stoker Wife Gayle Patton Charlotte, NC |
2006 Cannondale RT1000 Yellow-Orange 3 yr. tandem exp. Stats 36-75 mls. 16-18 avg.
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Charles-Oct.
18 Gayle-Feb. 29 |
Dec. 14 | derosa1cp@yahoo.com |
"Having fun with my wife "is my reason for
Tandeming. Overnight trips, coastal riding are a few highlights this
team would like to see with other club members. Charles and Gayle also enjoy motorcycle riding trips, hanging out with their families and taking trips with them. Patton's are also very active in their church which keeps them busy most Sundays. |
Charles and Gayle Patton |
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Peche
Captain Roy Peche and Stoker Friend Nancy Dartnall, Gastonia, NC |
2006 Cannondale Road Citrine (Yellow) w/ Tangerine (orange) Hyper-highlights
3 yrs. tandem exp.
Stats 25-75 mls. 13-15 avg. |
Roy-Nov. 5
Nancy-Aug. 2 |
7/04/03 (Dating) |
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Combing two passions: bikes and riding with good people is why we like to tandem ride.
Scenic areas of N.C. and S.C., movies, overnight trips, weekend getaways and dinner socials would be nice times to gather. Roy is a full-time student with gardening, riding bikes and cooking on his list of things to do. Nancy is a psychologist, moratorium group, gardening and cooking as well make up her past time. |
Roy Peche and Nancy Dartnall |
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| Rehme Captain Ken Rehme and Stoker Wife Bethany Rehme, Charlotte, NC |
2003 Burley/Samba, Silver
5 year tandem exp.
Stats 35-150 mls. 19-21 avg. |
Ken- Oct. 6
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