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HOOTs was stared in the western part of the state by Tom and Mona Smith around 1990 under the name of TOIS (Tandems Of Indiana & Illinois). In 1993 Tom, who was also a member of CIBA, began to have discussions with CIBA about hosting the 1995 Midwest Tandem Rally. In 1994 TOIS was brought under the umbrella of CIBA which could provide many more resources to the tandem group. At that time the name was changed to Tandems Of Indiana Society (TOIS).
Keith and Janice Conaway headed TOIS in 1994 and 1995, hosting MTR on the northside of Indianapolis.
There was a short time in late 1995 and early 1996 that the name changed to TRAIN (Tandems Riding Around INdiana). In 1996 Sue and Gary Robinson took charge of the group and its name changed to HOOTs. The name represents the entire state, and it followed the trend of tandem groups to adopt an animal as the group name.
HOOTs currently has a membership roster of over 100 tandem teams from across the state and hosts 8 - 10 group rides each year, including 1 - 2 weekend rides. We invite you to check our ride calendar and join us for a ride this year.
History is in the making.....
History is in the making.....
History is in the making.....
History is in the making.....