Go! Activities
Tandems
Visibility's GO Active project now has four tandem bikes available for visually impaired people both for adults and children aged over eight (or 135cm tall) to use in with an adult sighted front cyclist or pilot.
The bikes are stored at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow and are for use in and around the park which has many safe paths for cycling. Before hiring a tandem both the cyclist and their pilot must undergo an initial training and familiarisation session, thereafter trained couples are welcome to book bikes for use within the time constraints of the park opening hours. If a participant changes or wishes to bring along additional pilots, they all must participate in the initial induction before use.
All new participants/pilots will be given a copy of the hire agreement and advised of the need to check bikes before use, using a checklist and to report any concerns/ repair requirements back to Visibility. All cyclists must also read the documentation detailing proper use of the tandems and what to do in the event of an accident.
These rules are in place to ensure that all participants can safely have fun whilst using the bikes.
All Tandem bookings must be made through Visibility not the sports centre. If you are interested in booking a tandem please call Rosemary Cameron or Alex Campbell on 0141 332 4632.