Vehicular Cycling

A short series of examples of Vehicular Cycling, using lane positioning to create a safer passing environment.

Since I've been practicing Vehicular Cycling, I get less grief from motorists than I did prior. It's difficult to tell from the video, but my right wheel is usually anywhere from six inches to a foot away from the stripe, and the vehicle is 30" wide. With that three feet or more width, vehicles have to pass safely by moving to another lane.

You can see a photo of my vehicle on Daytona Beach, Florida at
http://www.humanpoweredmessages.com/waw/images/waw032_01.jpg
http://www.humanpoweredmessages.com/waw/images/waw032_02.jpg
http://www.humanpoweredmessages.com/waw/images/waw032_03.jpg

The taillight is visible, but the tapes had not been applied and there's only one headlight mounted in those photos. The turn signals were not yet installed either.

I also have a Gold Rush Replica recumbent which I ride in a similar manner, only about 12 to 24 inches from the roadway line.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• vehicular
• cycling
• velomobile
• bicycle
• passing

[drumzstix666]

oh yea, did u even test drive the WAW before buying it or did you just buy it and then drive it for the first time ever? sorry for these many question. I know 1000% I will get a velomobile except, I am having a hard time choosing between the Quest and the WAW. Quest is very fast but limited turning radius and no assist. Where as WAW is not as fast but.......?

[freddotu]

I did not test the WAW, and simply hoped to fit inside. I had previously purchased an AAW a3 and the manufacturer required that I travel to Texas to test it and to learn the building steps. I was happy that I did, because it made things much easier overall. When I received the kit for the WAW, I found I had a half-inch of clearance for my knee when I get in, but plenty of room once in the seat. I had to get 140mm cranks to keep my knees from hitting the nose, but I have long legs.

[freddotu]

There is room behind the seat, divided by the rear wheel cover. It is tall, but not wide, and is only deep if your seat is well forward. I take speed bumps at about 10 mph and have scraped the belly on one or two. Steeply angled driveways are taken slowly and at a diagonal, because the nose will scrape if taken straight on.

I use a plastic protective product called RejeX to shed rain from the visor, or I leave the visor open and get my face and shoulders wet.

[freddotu]

I ordered mine from BlueVelo and I learned later that BentUp Cycles could have ordered one. Because I was lucky enough to get a kit, which is not usually done, my price would not be accurate as a comparison. The value of the dollar has changed quite a bit since then. You will also note that BlueVelo is going to be selling the Quest at a greatly reduced price compared to importing from overseas.

[freddotu]

Electric assists are another topic entirely. I've used only the Stokemonkey, which required a custom mount but was easily accomplished. Other options are to use a hub motor, but they have limitations. If you decide to get a Stokemonkey, I can probably help advise you on the installation and you'll have to tell Todd that I've offered to do so. I've not seen the inside of the Quest, but I think it probably has enough room to mount a Stokemonkey. You may find the Quest and Stokemonkey to be best.

[freddotu]

In what country and/or state do you live?

[drumzstix666]

how do you clear the water off the windshield during a rain fall?

[drumzstix666]

how is this car on speed bumps?

[drumzstix666]

another question, where is the trunk(s)?

[drumzstix666]

oh yea, and HOW did you order it? sorry for these questions but that's because i KNOW i am going to get a velomobile for high school next year. I'm having a hard time choosing between the Quest and yours, the WAW.