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03-06-10, 06:42 PM
Well; this is my first post in the recumbent section, and I wanted to share what got me into cycling-racing recumbents.
My school takes part in an event called the RACV Energy Breakthrough. We have 2 recumbent trikes entered into the Hybrid section. They are constructed of 4130 Chro-Mo, and Carbon Fiber. They are fully faired and with petrol engines.
We are entered in a 24 hour race, given 3l of fuel. The aim of the event is to create an environmentally friendly, efficient alternative means of transport. I am the manager of the program at school, and I'm responsible for construction, sponsors, e.t.c.
But this is a school only event. There are many more HPV only events around AUS, and I'm n a team that does most of them. Heres a pic of the carbon/kevlar monoQ vehicle I'm racing for 2010; "The Fog Bandit"
http://www.expatsracing.com/gallery/Casey-2010/1/imgLg/DSC_0127.jpg
I've also started a community team, and our carbon kevlar monocoque fully faired vehicle is currently, about 85% complete. It will be raced in 2 24 hour races, and about 4 6 hour races. It weighs about 19kg at present, with a final weight around 22kg. We see average speeds on not so technical courses around 50km/h, and on technical courses, about 45km/h.
I find it amusing that recumbents got me into DF riding, and now I race DF rather successfully-but HPV is what I love.
I'll probably come back to this thread with more pics, e.t.c. of our hybrids, and my HPV, later on. Any q's feel free to ask/pm!
Until then, check out http://www.youtube.com/user/OberonRacing for some vids of our hybrids, and http://www.roderage.com.au to see a pedal/electric hybrid that crossed Australia to raise money for several charities and promote awareness about the enhanced greenhouse effect. That design is also identical to the hpv I was given, on the exterior. On the interior, mine has less stuff, and it's much lighter.
My school takes part in an event called the RACV Energy Breakthrough. We have 2 recumbent trikes entered into the Hybrid section. They are constructed of 4130 Chro-Mo, and Carbon Fiber. They are fully faired and with petrol engines.
We are entered in a 24 hour race, given 3l of fuel. The aim of the event is to create an environmentally friendly, efficient alternative means of transport. I am the manager of the program at school, and I'm responsible for construction, sponsors, e.t.c.
But this is a school only event. There are many more HPV only events around AUS, and I'm n a team that does most of them. Heres a pic of the carbon/kevlar monoQ vehicle I'm racing for 2010; "The Fog Bandit"
http://www.expatsracing.com/gallery/Casey-2010/1/imgLg/DSC_0127.jpg
I've also started a community team, and our carbon kevlar monocoque fully faired vehicle is currently, about 85% complete. It will be raced in 2 24 hour races, and about 4 6 hour races. It weighs about 19kg at present, with a final weight around 22kg. We see average speeds on not so technical courses around 50km/h, and on technical courses, about 45km/h.
I find it amusing that recumbents got me into DF riding, and now I race DF rather successfully-but HPV is what I love.
I'll probably come back to this thread with more pics, e.t.c. of our hybrids, and my HPV, later on. Any q's feel free to ask/pm!
Until then, check out http://www.youtube.com/user/OberonRacing for some vids of our hybrids, and http://www.roderage.com.au to see a pedal/electric hybrid that crossed Australia to raise money for several charities and promote awareness about the enhanced greenhouse effect. That design is also identical to the hpv I was given, on the exterior. On the interior, mine has less stuff, and it's much lighter.