The 2004 World Human Powered Speed Challenge
is the 5th consecutive year of this prestigious event. This
competition pits man, technology, and sheer determination against the
seemingly insurmountable forces of air resistance and friction to determine the absolute boundaries of
man powered speed over a 200 meter distance. The
use of high
level aerodynamics and maximum athletic power result in shockingly fast speeds.
In
2002, Sam Whittingham broke the world speed
record for the third year in a row by going 81.00 MPH!
In 2003, Damjan Zabovnik broke the European speed
record by going 68.21 MPH facing backwards!
The .deciMach
prize for human powered speed of over $23,000
will be offered this year to the
first racer to go 82MPH at this event! Lesser prizes will be awarded
in the event that the .decimach barrier is not broken.
Do you want to race at Battle
Mountain?
Though runs on the SR 305 are prioritized for recognized speed
champions, anybody with a fast bike can try out for the event. In
addition to the speed runs, there may be some fun races on Friday.
| In September of 2004 racers will gather on
SR305 outside of
Battle Mountain, Nevada to race on one of the straightest, flattest, and smoothest
surfaces in the world. The 4,619ft (1,408m) altitude road allows riders an acceleration zone
of over 4 miles, enabling them to reach their maximum velocity. The WHPSC is not only an opportunity to set an IHPVA sanctioned world record for speed, it also represents
the World's Fastest Human propelled by his own power. |
Beginning of the 200 meter traps on
Nevada SR 305 |
Pre-Event Coordinator: Sean
Costin
Event Organizer: Jonathan Woolrich. Please contact Jonathan via the
WHPSC
web forum
Spectators and
especially volunteers
are welcome to attend.
 2004 Battle Mountain Event
Scheduling, Rules, and racing info - open
to all!
Spectator Info
2003 World Human Powered Speed Challenge
2002 World Human Powered Speed Challenge
2001 World Human Powered Speed Challenge
2000 Worlds fastest bicycle
competition
More Information about
Battle Mountain, Nevada
Press Release
Please visit the WHPSC
web forum for discussion and answers to any questions. |
