TD Five Boro Bike Tour · NYC · May 2025

In&
Tandem

Every ride InTandem runs gives a person who is blind or has low vision something most of us take for granted: the feeling of moving through this city at speed. I'm raising $1,000 to make more rides possible.

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Why this matters
"Sport gave me clarity when I needed it most. I can't imagine what it would mean to have that taken away — and then given back."

InTandem runs every week, rain or shine — pairing sighted captains with visually impaired stokers on tandem bikes across every borough of New York City. For many riders, it's not just about cycling. It's about independence, the sensation of speed, and being part of a community that shows up. Your donation funds the bikes, gear, and training that keep those rides happening — free, every week, for anyone who wants to ride.

About the Organization

What is
In&Tandem?

InTandem is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in New York City with one belief: cycling belongs to everyone. They pair sighted "captains" with visually impaired "stokers" on tandem bikes — giving people who are blind or have low vision the chance to ride free of charge across every borough of the city. No experience necessary. No cost. Just movement.

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How it works

A sighted captain steers from the front while the visually impaired stoker pedals from the back. InTandem provides all the bikes and runs thorough training on safety, communication, and tandem technique before every ride goes out.

Where they ride

Weekly group rides through Central Park and across the five boroughs, plus a full season of event rides — museums, food tours, cultural routes. They also join all major NYC rides: TD Five Boro, NY Century, Tour de Bronx, Tour de Staten Island.

Who they serve

People who are blind, have low vision, or cannot ride independently. For many stokers — especially those who lost their sight later in life — tandem cycling returns something they thought was gone forever: the joy of speed and motion.

InTandem Youth

A spring program pairing sighted and vision-impaired teens, teaching leadership, teamwork, communication, and cycling skills together. The road is wider when you share it.

Sport is not a privilege.
It's a right.

Movement transformed my life — it gives me clarity, energy, and presence. I believe everyone deserves that. By riding with InTandem, I'm joining a community that refuses to leave anyone on the sideline. Help me reach the goal.

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