Social distancing is seen between models on a tandem bicycle during the reopening of 'mini-Europe' theme park where people can wonder across small scale models of European capitals landmarks as Belgium began easing lockdown restrictions amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium, May 18, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir 

Social distancing is seen between models on a tandem bicycle during the reopening of 'mini-Europe' theme park where people can wonder across small scale models of European capitals landmarks as Belgium began easing lockdown restrictions amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium, May 18, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir 

People ride on a tandem bicycles on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice during a day of national strike and protests against French government's pensions reform plans in France, December 5, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard 

Cyclists push their vintage tandem bicycle on gravel roads during the Strade Bianche section of the "Eroica" cycling race for old bikes in Gaiole in Chianti, Italy October 2, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini 

Parti Quebecois leader Pierre Karl Peladeau rides a tandem bike with his son Thomas as he arrives at his wedding at the Musee de l'Amerique Francophone in Quebec City, August 15, 2015. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger 

Parti Quebecois leader Pierre Karl Peladeau rides a tandem bike with his son Thomas as he arrives to his wedding at the Musee de l'Amerique Francophone in Quebec City, August 15, 2015. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger 

Parti Quebecois leader Pierre Karl Peladeau rides a tandem bike with his son Thomas as he arrives to his wedding at the Musee de l'Amerique Francophone in Quebec City, August 15, 2015. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger 

Twins ride on a tandem bicycle in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Sets of twins pose for a selfie together in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births gathered to take part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Twins ride on a tandem bicycle in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Sets of twins ride on a tandem bicycles in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A set of twins prepare to ride on a tandem bicycle in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A set of twins are cheered as they cross the finish during a tandem bicycle ride in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Twins ride on a tandem bicycle in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Twins carry a tandem bicycle after crashing following a ride in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Twins are cheered as they ride on a tandem bicycle in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Twins are cheered as they ride on a tandem bicycle in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Twins ride on a tandem bicycle in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid 

Sets of twins prepare to ride on tandem bicycles through New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid 

A set of twins are cheered as they ride on a tandem bicycle in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid 

Sets of twins ride on tandem bicycles in New York's Central Park, July 15, 2015. Over 160 sets of twins and multiple births took part in a attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest parade of tandem bicycles as part of a promotional event for the VH1 network series "Twinning." The Guinness adjudicator would not qualify the record. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid 

A couple wearing masks to prevent contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) rides a tandem bicycle at the Han river park in Seoul, South Korea, June 22, 2015. South Korea's health ministry reported on Monday two more deaths in the country's Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak, bringing the number of fatalities to 27. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji 

A couple rides a tandem bicycle on a late autumn day at a park in Seoul November 27, 2014. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji (SOUTH KOREA - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT TRANSPORT) 

Cyclists rides an old-style tandem bicycle on gravel roads during the Strade Bianche section of the " Eroica" cycling race for old bikes in Tuscany, October 5, 2014. More than 5000 riders took part at the "Eroica" non professional event for classic bikes, starting and finishing in Gaiole in Chianti, near Siena. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini (ITALY - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

Andrew Mead-Colegrove rides on a tandem bicycle with his counselor Jeffrey Hart (L) at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York, June 25, 2013. Camp Abilities is a not-for-profit week-long developmental camp using sports to foster greater independence and confidence in children who are blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind. Photo taken June 25, 2013. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (UNITED STATES - Tags: EDUCATION HEALTH SOCIETY SPORT) 

Paul and Denise Wilsom stand by their tandem bicycle as their path is blocked by a flooded road in Charlton, central England November 23, 2012. On Friday, there was widespread flooding across many parts of Britain, following torrential rain and high winds overnight. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY SPORT CYCLING) 

Paul and Denise Wilsom stand by their tandem bicycle as their path is blocked by a flooded road in Charlton, central England November 23, 2012. On Friday, there was widespread flooding across many parts of Britain, following torrential rain and high winds overnight. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY SPORT CYCLING) 

Craig Maclean (L) and Anthony Kappes of Britain's track cycling team celebrate winning Gold at the Men's Individual B-Sprint Gold Medal Final at the London 2012 Paralympic games in the Velodrome, at the Olympic Park in Stratford, London September 2, 2012. In the B Pursuit the rider at the back of the tandem is visually impaired whilst the rider at the front is not and guides the bicycle. The Spanish pair won bronze. REUTERS/Olivia Harris (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS CYCLING) 

Britain's track cycling team competes in the Men's Individual B-Sprint Gold Medal Final during the medal ceremony for Gold and Silver position at the London 2012 Paralympic games in the Velodrome, at the Olympic Park in Stratford, London September 2, 2012. In the B Pursuit the rider at the back of the tandem is visually impaired whilst the rider at the front is not and guides the bicycle. The Spanish pair won bronze. REUTERS/Olivia Harris (BRITAIN - Tags: TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SPORT OLYMPICS CYCLING) 

Craig Maclean (L) and Anthony Kappes of Britain's track cycling team celebrate winning the Men's Individual B-Sprint Gold Medal Final at the London 2012 Paralympic games in the Velodrome, at the Olympic Park in Stratford, London September 2, 2012. In the B Pursuit, the rider at the back of the tandem is visually impaired whilst the rider at the front is not and guides the bicycle. The Spanish pair won bronze. REUTERS/Olivia Harris (BRITAIN) 

Barney Storey (L) and Neil Fachie of Britain's track cycling team celebrate after winning the silver medal in the Men's Individual B-Sprint Final at the London 2012 Paralympic games in the Velodrome, at the Olympic Park in Stratford, London September 2, 2012. In the B Pursuit, the rider at the back of the tandem is visually impaired whilst the rider at the front is not and guides the bicycle. The Spanish pair won bronze. REUTERS/Olivia Harris (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS CYCLING) 

Kieran Modra (back) and Scott McPhee of Australia compete in the Men's Individual B Pursuit gold medal final on the first day of the London 2012 Paralympic games in the Velodrome at the Olympic Park in Stratford, London, August 30, 2012. In the B Pursuit the rider at the back of the tandem is visually impaired whilst the rider at the front is not and guides the bicycle. Modra and McPhee won gold. REUTERS/Andrew Winning (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT CYCLING OLYMPICS) 

Miguel Angel Clemente Solano (back) and Diego Javier Munoz of Spain compete in the Men's Individual B Pursuit bronze medal final on the first day of the London 2012 Paralympic games in the Velodrome at the Olympic Park in Stratford, London, August 30, 2012. In the B Pursuit the rider at the back of the tandem is visually impaired whilst the rider at the front is not and guides the bicycle. The Spanish pair won bronze. REUTERS/Andrew Winning (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT CYCLING OLYMPICS) 

Members of internet communities supporting Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin take part in a bicycle race in central Moscow, August 8, 2011. About 10 activists gathered on Monday near the Kremlin to ride tandem bicycles during an event, which in the organizers' opinion symbolized the unity and mutual understanding between two leaders, according to local media. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY) 

Members of internet communities supporting Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin take part in a bicycle race in central Moscow, August 8, 2011. About 10 activists gathered on Monday near the Kremlin to ride tandem bicycles during an event, which in the organizers' opinion symbolized the unity and mutual understanding between two leaders, according to local media. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST) 

Members of internet communities supporting Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin take part in a bicycle race in central Moscow, August 8, 2011. About 10 activists gathered on Monday near the Kremlin to ride tandem bicycles during an event, which in the organizers' opinion symbolized the unity and mutual understanding between two leaders, according to local media. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST) 

People ride in tandem along the beach in San Diego, California June 29, 2011. The city of San Diego is considering selling advertising on prime beach-front public signs, trash bins and lifeguard towers to raise money to help with its budget issues.
REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY) 

Tourists ride a tandem bicycle along Havana's seafront boulevard "El Malecon" April 12, 2011. REUTERS/Desmond Boylan (CUBA - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL TRANSPORT) 

Two Belgian citizens ride a tandem bicycle during a rally calling for the country's unity in Brussels May 16, 2010. REUTERS/Thierry Roge (BELGIUM - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Didi Senft, a 56-year-old cycling fan better known as 'El Diablo', poses with a chess bike for the media at the 'Bundeskunsthalle' in Bonn, October 21, 2008. The World Chess Championship between World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand from India and Vladimir Kramnik from Russia takes place in Bonn from October 14 to November 2, 2008. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (GERMANY) 

Tandem bike riders cycle near the lake of Lona during the 18th Grand Raid mountain bike race August 18, 2007. Thomas Dietsch of France won the race in the time of 6hours 17 minutes 16 seconds. Almost 3,000 riders took part in this race in the 3 different distances, 121, 68 and 41 km, between the villages of Verbier and Grimentz in the Swiss Alps. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND) 

Identical twin sisters ride a tandem bicycle during a street parade at the 32nd annual Twins Days Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio, August 4, 2007. The self-proclaimed "largest annual gathering of twins in the world" attracts hundreds of identical and non-identical twins who participate in look-alike contests, talent competitions and other entertainment. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES) 

A mother rides a bicycle with her son near the seaside in Portimao, southern Portugal March 4, 2007. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (PORTUGAL) Also see image: GF2DWMCKPBAB 

British Ambassador Emyr Jones Parry walks up first avenue while his son Paul rides a tandem bicycle in New York July 1, 2004. Paul Parry is participating in a charity 6,000 mile bike ride from what is called Point A to Point B. The beginning of the journey started in a town called A at the southern tip of the Lofoten Islands off the west coast of Northern Norway just inside the Arctic Circle. Point B is 6, 000 miles later in Bee, Nebraska in the United States. Proceeds from sponsors of his trip will go to the Red Cross and Victim Support. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton SS 

Paul Parry, son of British Ambassador Emyr Jones Parry, poses with his bike outside the United Nations building in New York July 1, 2004. Parry is riding a tandem bicycle an estimated 6,000 miles from point A to point B raising money from sponsors for the charities Victim Support and the Red Cross. Point A is to be the starting point at a town called A at the Southern tip of the Lofoten Islands, off the West coast of Northern Norway just inside the Arctic circle. Point B will serve as the end of the 6,000 mile journey in Bee, Nebraska in the heartland of the United States. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton SS 

CANCER SUFFERER TOMLINSON ARRIVES BACK IN LEEDS WITH BROTHER LUKE AFTER COMPLETING THEIR 2000 MILE CYCLE RIDE FROM ROME. British cancer sufferer Jane Tomlinson (R) waves as she arrives home with her brother Luke Goward after completing their 2,000-mile cycle ride from Rome on a tandem in Leeds, northern England June 7, 2004. The pair set off from the Italian capital on 3 May, and have travelled through Siena, Florence, Monte Carlo, Paris and London during their 36-day Rome to Home charity ride. REUTERS/Matthew Roberts 

French pilgrims from Paris ride on a tandem bicycle on a road leading to Rome August 14, 2000. The XV World Youth Day celebrations start in Rome August 15 with a special ceremony presided by Pope John Paul II. More than a million young people are expected during the event whic runs till August 20 culminating with an outdoor mass given by the Pope. 

French pilgrims from Paris ride on a tandem bicycle on a road leading to Rome August 14, 2000. The XV World Youth Day celebrations start in Rome August 15 with a special ceremony presided by Pope John Paul II. More than a million young people are expected during the event whic runs till August 20 culminating with an outdoor mass given by the Pope.

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Perth-based Australian student Ross Connell (R), 17, leads his blind brother Erik, 18, on a tandem bike in Hinkong, 60 kilometres north of Bangkok February 13 on their way to the capital. A team of 46 blind and visually-impaired cyclists neared the end of their 600 km trip from the Laos border to campaign for disabled rights. Fourty-three blind Thais and three blind Australians ranging in age from 12 to 57 years were accompanied by 29 sighted guides, who travelled on tandems with the most disabled riders.

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The consumate Detroit huckster, Lee A. Iacocca, [who brought America the Ford Mustang, Chrysler K-car and minivan returned to Detroit on February 10 and annouced plans to sell] 50,000 electrically powered bicycles a year starting late this summer. Iacocca, now chairman of EV Global Motors Co., [also unveiled an alliance with Energy Conversion Devices Inc., a battery company headed by former General Motors Chairman Robert Stemple. In addition to bicycles, EV Global wants to produce a variety of Light Electric Transportation Systems (LETS.), including tandems, pedicabs, scooters and maybe small four-wheel neighbourhood vehicles]. 

The consumate Detroit huckster, Lee A. Iacocca, who brought America the Ford Mustang, Chrysler K-car and minivan returned to Detroit on February 10 and annouced plans to sell 50,000 electrically powered bicycles a year starting late this summer. Iacocca, now chairman of EV Global Motors Co., also unveiled an alliance with Energy Conversion Devices Inc., a battery company headed by former General Motors Chairman Robert Stemple. In addition to bicycles, EV Global wants to produce a variety of Light Electric Transportation Systems (LETS.), including tandems, pedicabs, scooters and maybe small four-wheel neighbourhood vehicles. jch/Photo by John C.

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