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| Basically, this is for anything that doesn't fit anywhere else, and that we want to keep around for whatever reason. Worthy writings from members can be found here, as well as miscellanea found on the Web. It's our version of a junk drawer. MARS text archives This section is for pieces written by members, on any topic at all. 11/24/03 - John Tetz went to Texas to help with Sam Whittingham's attempt to win the Dempsey MacCready Prize. 5/28/03 - Joe Keenan writes about his experiences qualifying for Paris-Brest-Paris on a recumbent. This piece is compiled from Joe's emails to the MARS list. Not only is this piece entertaining, but it contains lots of advice for anyone attempting such a feat. Photos of the adventure are available here. 12/12/01 - Alan Weiss has written a comprehensive review of his Leitra velomobile, complete with tips on outfitting, purchasing and importing. 4/7/01 - Club prez Shelly Mossey had a funny encounter with a police horse in Central Park. 5/17/00 - Club member Bill Kelly posted a truly inspiring account of his first century ride ever. A real celebration of life! MARS artwork We are fortunate to have a recumbent addict who is also a talented graphic artist in the person of Chris Spollen, who is responsible for all of the cool artwork you see on this site. To view his stuff, including some nifty logos and posters not shown elsewhere, click HERE. MARS video We are proud to include among our members Ross Lowell, well-known HPV filmmaker. His latest effort is a nifty film called The Wind In My Soul. Details are available by clicking HERE. MARS Tools Click HERE to go to John Tetz's power/CdA/Crr spreadsheets at IHPVA.org. Relevant stuff from the Web Humor: Bill Volk of WISIL has come up with a wonderful take on the "Wear Sunscreen" lyrics that hit the airwaves in 1999. For those who do not know, "Wear Sunscreen" was originally alleged to be the commencement address for the MIT class of '97, delivered by none other than Kurt Vonnegut. Not true, but interesting nonetheless. Click HERE to see Bill Volk's brilliant take on the original piece, entitled "Ride Streamlined." Click HERE to see the original, equally brilliant piece, "Wear Sunscreen." Audio: Click HERE for a small audio clip of the Cheetah (an HPV that captured the 200m world record in 1992) going past the microphone at 65+ mph. This has nothing whatsoever to do with the club, but it's cool anyway. |