Ok, let’s be honest. This TWC author is not the biggest fan of Valentine’s day. It can be a bit of a bummer if you’re not in a relationship, and the concept can turn totally reasonable people into crazed lunatics watching The Notebook on repeat.

I have identified, however, one decent reason to get excited about Valentine’s day. Tandem Bicycles.

10 of the Best Women’s Touring Bicycles for Every Budget

Tandem bicycles are amazing. You can hit incredible speeds, and they are a universal metaphor for the power of teamwork.

You need a buddy for tandems to work, whether that buddy is providing bedroom favours for you or not. And that, regardless of the time of year, is very much in the spirit of Total Women’s Cycling. Dontcha think?

There are LOADS of custom tandems out there: your imagination is pretty much the limit. So if you’ve got the budget, we advise taking a look at local frame-builders in your area. The other option, if you really want something special, is to look for vintage tandems. Ebay is the perfect place!