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neve_r_est	Posted - 08/19/2009 : 12:07:01 Just a month away! Sept 19th/20th. Fastest track of the HPRA series and a great trike race venue. Details here http://midwesthpv.blogspot.com/ DG
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25hz	Posted - 10/02/2009 : 09:42:27 Oh baby! Dennis! I bet there aren't any HPRA records for those babies yet! Get some Coker 36" wheels, lay it back, drop the seat down close to the deck, a small roller blade wheel on the front and back for bump stop protection under hard acceleration and braking, and it'd be set. Better yet, di-cycle TANDEM. I think there was an Aussie quad, center hinge tandem, wasn't there?
Garrie L Hill	Posted - 10/02/2009 : 08:42:52 Larry; It would be called a Dicycle Garrie "carbon based lifeform" Hill for pics of some of my time and money sucking projects http://garriehill.winkflash.com/ and http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/cfbb/
Larry Lem	Posted - 10/02/2009 : 07:55:22 I was talking about the rear end of Dennis's trike (photo) when it wasn't attached to the front end. Larry Lem
Alan	Posted - 10/02/2009 : 07:28:44 quote: Originally posted by 25hz Maybe Warren will be a HR convert and get recruited by the Killer Bs ;) I will enjoy that while doing the weekly speed training sessions with him. I can change clothes, have a hamburger and beer while waiting for him at the finish the course. *Tinkerville Racing* Cobbling up wunderbikes to make 'em faster.
25hz	Posted - 10/02/2009 : 06:41:16 Larry, it's 3 tracked. A narrow track on the rear wheels, but still three distinct lines. I think his plan is to make a big splash in the multi-track game (bigger than he already has) and make a tilting trike streamer too. Looking at all the pictures, makes me disappointed and excited. Disappointed that I couldn't go, but excited because I just placed an order for $400 worth of chromo 2" and aero tubing as well as a bunch of dacron cloth. If the coroliner doesn't work out, I can make a skelly chassis like Rick did (hopefully) and make a cloth liner too. He's obviously very fast in it, and that's exciting too. Maybe Warren will be a HR convert and get recruited by the Killer Bs ;) Really looking forward to Ohio though.
Larry Lem	Posted - 10/01/2009 : 22:18:58 Dennis's trike rear, unattached, is a dual-track bicycle? Larry Lem
warren	Posted - 10/01/2009 : 19:25:38 More exciting racing picture by the Cortez team and Dan Glatch: http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2009/cedarrapids_pictures.htm -Warren.
neve_r_est	Posted - 09/29/2009 : 18:59:41 Caption corrections: Ariel rode my lowracer, Rachelle rode Ricks. The streamliner without a top was from the University of Iowa. DG
warren	Posted - 09/29/2009 : 09:42:47 Aron Stiles sent me pictures, now available at: http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2009/cedarrapids_pictures.htm Here's a link to Aaron's U-Tube channel, with a video of Rick Gritters from the event: http://www.youtube.com/user/stilessystem -Warren.
warren	Posted - 09/28/2009 : 19:07:01 Complete results: http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2009/cedar_rapids_results.htm
Upright Mike	Posted - 09/26/2009 : 05:06:08 quote: Originally posted by mikeatlbch Rick Paulos video really captures the speed and excitement of recumbent racing. Thanks Rick. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as7Lv9L8qWU Exciting indeed! I counted off 5-second lap times for Rick. That puts him at around 360 mph for the 1/2 mile laps. And yet I wonder how fast those guys passing him were going? What sort of tires you 'all using to go them der speeds??
mikeatlbch	Posted - 09/26/2009 : 02:10:32 Rick Paulos video really captures the speed and excitement of recumbent racing. Thanks Rick. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as7Lv9L8qWU
neve_r_est	Posted - 09/25/2009 : 15:01:04 Couple videos from Rick Paulos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2vAJSIJm88 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as7Lv9L8qWU DG
warren	Posted - 09/20/2009 : 17:23:49 The Hockey Downs racing weather was great, the track was great, and the people were great. My building and testing skills, not so great. The clearance between the tire and chainring is too small. It was an "interference fit". I thought it would be ok, but apparently not, so now I need a smaller chainring. I raced Dennis's super-light Bacchetta highracer all weekend and was slow. OTOH, lots of other racers went fast. Dennis and Rick tied for streamliner 1st place. Dora won 1st place in women's class. 2nd & 3rd in womens went to the Rose Hulman college HPV team dynamic duo of Ariel and Rachelle, racing on borrowed lowracers. Tracy in the WAW velomobile beat up on Tyger and Richard in their F40s for the superstreet win. A naked Bruce Gordon (um, that means no fairing), ran away with the win in superstock. Preliminary results: http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2009/cedar_rapids_results.htm Some pictures by PhotoBikerChick http://www.flickr.com/photos/23768829@N07/sets/72157622292366191/ -Warren.
purplepeopledesign	Posted - 09/20/2009 : 09:28:33 Mike, it's time get a slick looking bent and ride it everywhere, especially to Critical Mass or other cycle rallies. People will come up and talk to you about it. Make sure to interact with the ones you find attractive. Even though I am happily ensconced, I've noticed that my recumbents have been drawing even smiles from women lately. Because of the trend towards all things environmentally green and good for the planet, I think that things as far away from big muscle SUVs are really drawing all the attention. Even though smart is always in vogue, lately it's been really good for geeks. Heck, your President is a geek. As an example, the local cycle chopper guy rode my leaning trike at Critical Mass. There is no flattery better than the macho man saying that he wants what I've got. :)ensen Those who claim to be making history are often the same ones repeating it. Video of my trike http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdSLRD_2vzc Photos of my trike http://www.flickr.com/photos/purplepeople/
Upright Mike	Posted - 09/20/2009 : 08:57:09 Yours truly did not make it to the Iowa HPRa races - my excuses are 1) Took Friday off, had the van all packed up with the Norus streamliner, the Challenge lowracer, but then couldn't find my mirrors, 451 tubes, favorite riding glooves, etc. blah blah. Printer stopped working to print Mapquest directions. Had a bad headache that the sunshine was making worst, laid down to rest, end of story 2) Stayed up to 3 to 5 am Wed and Thurs night following Battle Mountain results, providing feedback on antecdotal historial and otherwise boring results list on the Web Forum, that a few people read - my nerd duty as a records-obsessed geek! 3) Had a last minute chance to go to a wedding - and any opportunity to meet girls (well didn't), rather than driving 500 miles through the night and racing sounded more appealing, i've been a social outcast this summer, doing nothing but work and HPV stuff. I'm disappointed that I didn't get to got out there again. Dennis and Mr. and Mrs. Grelk have been so wonderful attending all the events. I missed Mary's cookies! I missed seeing everyone going fast, especially if Warren got the Cuda-W tuned up (he too was updating BM results from afar). I promise to get the Norus out on the track (I've only owned for like 2.5 years now since I bought it from Rob). Hmmm, maybe I should just leave it in the van packed up for the Ohio races... that will save me the hassle of having to to pack it up again.
warren	Posted - 09/18/2009 : 12:28:26 Dan Glatch said he was coming too.
25hz	Posted - 09/18/2009 : 04:26:09 I hope you all have a safe trip out and tons of new PBs and track records this weekend. I'll be hitting the last race at Xenia and might even be able to drag 80 grit along for the ride too.
neve_r_est	Posted - 09/17/2009 : 10:48:06 Hooray! I was thinking about creating a new surcharge for untested bikes on race day. Should go over at least as well as gun control. Should have a good group of faired vehicles on the track: Rick, Warren, Tony, Jeff, Mike, Rich, Bill, Tracy, Ted(?), Doc, Frank, me, and anybody else? Might have a couple new faces in stock, maybe. DG
warren	Posted - 09/17/2009 : 10:21:46 Ok Guys, I actually took a test ride in the Cuda-W last night, and it's working fine so I know it won't be a trailer queen this weekend. It could still use tweaking of course, but I have all winter to do that. I'm looking forward to going fast and turning left this weekend! -Warren.
Grasshopper	Posted - 09/14/2009 : 07:22:31 Weather looks excellent for racing this weekend!
Runxner	Posted - 09/11/2009 : 22:46:18 Every time a streamliner is left at home... and angel loses it's wings. Team Low-Life Lowracer Test Pilot/Evangelist Adelaide, Australia
neve_r_est	Posted - 09/11/2009 : 17:56:23 Mike: yes, bring the Norus! Tedd: we'll make you some bump stops to keep the suspension lean to a minimum, that should help. Braking is not a sin. Indy cars do it all the time. DG
Tedd Wheeler	Posted - 09/11/2009 : 14:10:04 quote: Originally posted by neve_r_est What? No velo? You're going to miss out running in on the trike course! The velos need to show! DG The Alleweder is not so fast in the corners; since there isn't room to lean it is frighteningly easy to pick a wheel in a turn, and I'm not anxious to determine the coefficient of sliding friction between aluminum and pavement empirically. But since you asked, I'll think about bringing it.
Richard Myers	Posted - 09/11/2009 : 13:56:45 Yes Mike it is time the Norus takes the track again. You won't find a better track to learn the art of racing a liner. We need you in the " BIG SHOW ". Richard Richard Myers Xenia, Ohio http://tinyurl.com/3445gr

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