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<\/a><\/p>\nUpcoming Group Ride:<\/strong> POSTPONED:<\/strong><\/p>\n The bike ride has been postponed to THE rain date, due to the wet and windy weather forecasted.<\/p>\n Saturday, October 12, 2024 We\u2019ll start in front of Shoppers Drug Mart, Joseph Howe Dr. Halifax, bike along the paved Chain of Lakes trail to the 5K Cafe, enjoy tasty refreshments and good company at the cafe. Then, we ride back to the starting point.<\/p>\n You can request a tandem bike from our fleet and\/or one of our trained volunteer pilots. Bring your own tandem or other bike and pilot. Everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n Please RSVP to join us for the ride, request a bike and\/or pilot:<\/strong> Rain date & time: Sunday, October 13, 2024, 10 AM to about 12 PM September, 2024 Tandem Bike Program Updates<\/strong> The unit is equipped with an accessible padlock, which means bikes can be borrowed and returned with more ease than ever. We give you the temporary code and you\u2019re on your way.<\/p>\n A camera and lighting help keep everything safe.<\/p>\n Orientation Sessions<\/strong> No experience necessary for stokers, we\u2019ll get you acquainted with how to ride safely and confidently.<\/p>\n Pilots (the person who rides in front, steers, and brakes) are confident cyclists with experience.\u00a0Pilots can be a trusted friend or family member.<\/p>\n Volunteer pilots may be available upon request. Our volunteers are confident, experienced, cyclists, who\u2019ve completed orientation with Blind Sports NS.<\/p>\n Major Tune-Ups<\/strong> Get in Touch<\/strong> <\/p>\n Find even more info about tandem biking on our tandem biking page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Blind Sports NS Tandem Bike Club connects blind and visually impaired Nova Scotians to the joys of cycling. Whether it\u2019s been years since you\u2019re ridden bike or your first time, we are here to put #ButtsOnBikes! Upcoming Group Ride: Thanksgiving Group Ride to the\u00a05K Cafe POSTPONED: The bike ride has been postponed to THE … Continue reading Tandem Bike Group Ride & Updates<\/span>
\nThanksgiving Group Ride to the\u00a05K Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n
\n10 a.m. to about 12 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nEmail: BlindSportsNS@gmail.com
\nCall or text Jennie: 902 449 0320
\nRSVP on the Facebook event<\/p>\n
\nThe ride is not for absolute beginners.<\/p>\n
\nEasier Access to Bikes<\/strong>
\nThanks to\u00a0Sport Nova Scotia EDIA funding<\/a>, a brand new storage shed dedicated to our tandem biking program is in place, still just a kilometre from the Chain of Lakes Trail head.<\/p>\n
\nWe\u2019re accepting requests for one-on-one orientation sessions\u00a0for both riders who are blind and visually impaired (stokers) and pilots.<\/p>\n
\nOur fleet of tandem bikes needed some extra love and a few repairs this season. All bikes are now tuned up and available for short and long-term loans.<\/p>\n
\nTo borrow a bike, receive orientation, and\/or request a pilot, email BlindSportsNS@gmail.com, call or text Jennie at 902-449-0320.<\/p>\n