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neve_r_est
recumbent enthusiast

201 Posts
Posted - 08/19/2009 :  12:07:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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
Edited by - neve_r_est on 08/19/2009 12:15:55

warren
human power expert

2830 Posts
Posted - 08/26/2009 :  10:43:09  Show Profile  Visit warren's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I updated the recumbents.com calendar with a link to the details page.
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Jeff Hunn
Starting Member

USA
33 Posts
Posted - 09/05/2009 :  18:27:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'll be driving from northern Indiana by myself. Would be glad for company--have room in the minivan for 1 rider & single bike (I'm taking a streamliner & lowracer). I'll be taking US30 across Indiana and I80 across Illinois and Iowa. Email me: jeff <dot> hunn <at> verizon <dot> net
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alevand
human power supergeek

USA
1276 Posts
Posted - 09/07/2009 :  05:42:25  Show Profile  Visit alevand's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Hi Jeff,
Not sure how we are getting to Iowa, The Saturn wagon has room for only a driver and one streamliner or a passenger and no steamliner.

C:
Tony Levand
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warren
human power expert

2830 Posts
Posted - 09/09/2009 :  10:12:17  Show Profile  Visit warren's Homepage  Reply with Quote
The Cuda-W is back together! Hopefully I'll have time to take a test ride before the races. I'm looking forward to going fast in Iowa!

-Warren.
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Tedd Wheeler
Starting Member

USA
32 Posts
Posted - 09/10/2009 :  16:59:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Donna and I are planning to come. I'm bringing my Javelin to run in Superstock and Donna can help out. See you there!
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neve_r_est
recumbent enthusiast

201 Posts
Posted - 09/10/2009 :  18:00:17  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
What? No velo? You're going to miss out running in on the trike course! The velos need to show!

DG
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Garrie L Hill
recumbent guru

USA
859 Posts
Posted - 09/10/2009 :  18:34:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Talked with Bill Hannon today. He's brining his NoCom and his Quest. Should be fun times!!

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/
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Upright Mike
human power supergeek

USA
1849 Posts
Posted - 09/11/2009 :  11:16:24  Show Profile  Visit Upright Mike's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I'm thinking about going - and maybe bringing the Norus streamliner (first time to ride it). I'll bring my Challenge lowracer as well.
I can fit one other lowracer in my minivan, if anyone wants me to pick them up along the way from Detroit to Chicago then I-80 to Cedar Rapids.

Or maybe I should just leave the Norus at home, again... then I'd have more room for someone else's bike/trike!
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Garrie L Hill
recumbent guru

USA
859 Posts
Posted - 09/11/2009 :  12:39:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
C'mon Mike! Bring the Norus. I'll bring spare coroplast to tape on to the sides like Georgi did for Barbara. ;-)

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/
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Richard Myers
recumbent enthusiast

USA
120 Posts
Posted - 09/11/2009 :  13:56:45  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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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Tedd Wheeler
Starting Member

USA
32 Posts
Posted - 09/11/2009 :  14:10:04  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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.
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neve_r_est
recumbent enthusiast

201 Posts
Posted - 09/11/2009 :  17:56:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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
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Runxner
recumbent enthusiast

Australia
182 Posts
Posted - 09/11/2009 :  22:46:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Every time a streamliner is left at home...
and angel loses it's wings.

Team Low-Life
Lowracer Test Pilot/Evangelist
Adelaide, Australia
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Grasshopper
recumbent enthusiast

USA
375 Posts
Posted - 09/14/2009 :  07:22:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Weather looks excellent for racing this weekend!
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warren
human power expert

2830 Posts
Posted - 09/17/2009 :  10:21:46  Show Profile  Visit warren's Homepage  Reply with Quote
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.
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neve_r_est
recumbent enthusiast

201 Posts
Posted - 09/17/2009 :  10:48:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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
Edited by - neve_r_est on 09/18/2009 12:20:32
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25hz
recumbent guru

969 Posts
Posted - 09/18/2009 :  04:26:09  Show Profile  Visit 25hz's Homepage  Reply with Quote
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.
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warren
human power expert

2830 Posts
Posted - 09/18/2009 :  12:28:26  Show Profile  Visit warren's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Dan Glatch said he was coming too.
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Upright Mike
human power supergeek

USA
1849 Posts
Posted - 09/20/2009 :  08:57:09  Show Profile  Visit Upright Mike's Homepage  Reply with Quote
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.
Edited by - Upright Mike on 09/20/2009 09:36:28
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purplepeopledesign
recumbent enthusiast

Canada
358 Posts
Posted - 09/20/2009 :  09:28:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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/
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warren
human power expert

2830 Posts
Posted - 09/20/2009 :  17:23:49  Show Profile  Visit warren's Homepage  Reply with Quote
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.
Edited by - warren on 09/21/2009 08:18:23
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neve_r_est
recumbent enthusiast

201 Posts
Posted - 09/25/2009 :  15:01:04  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Couple videos from Rick Paulos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2vAJSIJm88
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as7Lv9L8qWU

DG
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mikeatlbch
recumbent enthusiast

USA
111 Posts
Posted - 09/26/2009 :  02:10:32  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Rick Paulos video really captures the speed and excitement of recumbent racing. Thanks Rick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as7Lv9L8qWU
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Upright Mike
human power supergeek

USA
1849 Posts
Posted - 09/26/2009 :  05:06:08  Show Profile  Visit Upright Mike's Homepage  Reply with Quote
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??
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warren
human power expert

2830 Posts
Posted - 09/28/2009 :  19:07:01  Show Profile  Visit warren's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Complete results:

http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2009/cedar_rapids_results.htm
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