tandem bicycles

/ˈtændəm ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/

NOUN

1. Bicycles designed for multiple riders

Bicycles built to carry two or more people seated one behind another, typically with separate seats and pedals for each rider.

1.1. Two-person bicycles

Refers to bicycles designed for two riders sitting in a line, with the front rider generally steering while both riders can pedal.

Synonyms

  • tandem bikes
  • bicycles built for two
  • two-person bicycles

Examples

  • The park offers tandem bicycles for couples who want to explore together.
  • They rented two tandem bicycles to ride along the scenic river trail.
  • We saw several tandem bicycles lined up at the entrance of the park.
  • The tour guide led the group on tandem bicycles through the historic district.

Related Words

  • bicycles
  • bikes
  • cycles
  • push-bikes
  • two-wheelers
  • velocipedes
  • co-riders