Originally Posted by Bizman (Post 19951130)

I commute in my Quest XS Velomobile regularly. They may be pricey by some bicyclist standards but the comfort and speed is addicting. Another big advantage is you are out of the elements which is a big plus when riding in rainy or cold weather. I do an 18 mile one way commute in 45-50 minutes average, and about an hour for returning home (36 miles round trip).

I would really miss it if I did not have it as its so much fun to ride as well! I always tell people a Velomobile is the fastest human power vehicle and they still ask "what kind of a motor does it have". Another thing is when I tell them I ride down in the single digits and the say "do you have a heater" I tell them you are looking at it. People are amazed when seeing it and it draws allot of attention!

The shell/fairing protects you far better than a bike without a fairing if in a crash! I have had 2 deer run into me at about 30 mph. Both times I was able to keep on going. The first deer did allot of damage in the front end that needed some repair. They are very efficient vehicles! Although I have a car I rarely drive it. With no problems I will be logging over 21,000 miles in 3 years of owning it on Nov 11, most of which are commuting miles.

Originally Posted by gregjones (Post 19951050)

That might have been easier four years ago.

When this thread was a current topic of discussion.

Originally Posted by acidfast7 (Post 19951225)

That's how you stay at the top of the mileage list :)

Could you post a few photos as an example?

Many thanks.

Originally Posted by Bizman (Post 19953441)

Well, the Velomobile is one way to get commute miles (but not all of them), I do get a few commute miles on the winter studded tire bike and now my newest 2 wheeled cargo bike too!

To give an example of the speed of the Velomobile, my shortest (main) commute is 12.5 miles one way (which I do on my regular 2 wheel bikes) but there are more hills. In the Velomobile I go the 18 mile one way route as it has less hills and only takes about 5 minutes longer to go the 18 mile route. Once you get used to the speed an comfort its hard to use the 2 wheel bike.

Here is a picture of it below and I hope it goes through as I tried to post using a way I have not tried yet. I have a couple other shots that are on my iPad but its in getting some work done on it. Once back I will try to remember to post a couple more.

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Originally Posted by acidfast7 (Post 19953554)

Sweet! Is that a sponsor?

Originally Posted by acidfast7 (Post 19953554)

Sweet! Is that a sponsor?

Originally Posted by Bizman (Post 19955633)

That is not a sponsor. Velomobiles get so much attention I put my own business name on the side. I originally thought about renting space out on it but decided it was better to just use my business. Business has actually picked up since riding it, coincidence? I don't know but it is a great advertisement tool drawing attention every ride, along with being a great transportation and commuting vehicle!

Originally Posted by Bizman (Post 19955633)

That is not a sponsor. Velomobiles get so much attention I put my own business name on the side. I originally thought about renting space out on it but decided it was better to just use my business. Business has actually picked up since riding it, coincidence? I don't know but it is a great advertisement tool drawing attention every ride, along with being a great transportation and commuting vehicle!

Originally Posted by Bizman (Post 19965200)

Here is an article that was written about me in the local magazine this year (June issue) about commuting in the velomobile and working towards having a green business that you may like to check out if you have a few minutes.
Easy Rider | statecollegemagazine.com | State College Magazine

Here is a couple more pictures people have taken of me commuting I said I would try to get posted once I got my iPad back from repair. The first is a winter shot in the Velomobile. The second one is the one they are referring to in the article, one of the worst (if not the worst) weather days I ever commuted, enjoy!
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