stoker (noun) The rear cyclist on a tandem bicycle; power-maker
Welcome to the
Blind Stokers Club
vision through imagination,
teamwork, and adventure
Blind Stokers need experienced Tandem Captains in these ZIP codes:
The Blind Stokers Club (BSC) was formed in 2007, based on teamwork and volunteerism, to introduce and share the simple pleasures of recreational bicycling with those who cannot see well enough to pilot a bike. The Club operates by forming teams and conducting rides. Teams are composed of 3 parts: stoker, captain, and tandem bike.
Birthplace and base camp for the BSC is San Diego, California USA, however you can live anywhere and be associated with the Club. If you would like to be part of a BSC tandem team, or are otherwise interested in what the Blind Stokers Club is doing, please complete a short profile, so we can connect. This utility can be used by anyone worldwide to search for a partner in sight-impaired tandem cycling.
BSC Team “TNT” from Tennessee,
Dave P. and Sue B. summit Torrey Pines
on 2010 Cycling for Sight, Day 3.
About the protection of personal data and partner finding: All personal data will be hidden from users, and protected by the BSC Director. Remote partner finding will be initiated and controlled by prospective stokers, who will individually be provided with contact data for prospective captain(s). Other than prospective tandem captains, personal information will not be released, unless specifically authorized.
News Alerts
(Oct 8, 2009) - First visually impaired tandem team matched from this BSC User Profile utility, in Orange County, CA USA.
(2010) More teammates located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Northern Calif.
(Below) BSC Stoker Jeremy Poincenot (pictured with captain Mark Prophet at left) wins World Blind Golf Championships August 18, 2010 with caddie and father Lio (pictured with Jeremy at right). More details at English Blind Golf website.