What's it all about, then? - The British Human Power Club was formed to foster all aspects of human-powered vehicles - air, land & water - for competitive, recreational and utility activities, to stimulate innovation in design and development in all spheres of HPV's, and to promote and to advertise the use of HPV's in a wide range of activities.

In theory, anything and everything from a pair of roller skates to a human-powered aircraft. However, the majority of the Club's activities revolve around land vehicles, which are usually, though not necessarily, recumbent bicycles or tricycles. We run an annual race series for non-UCI-approved machines, usually some eight-ten events. Every six (at present) years, we also host the annual European Championships. If you're not competitively inclined, the race meetings are still good places to meet and socialise with fellow enthusiasts, and to try out people's strange machines. 

In addition to the race series, we also organise one or more touring weekends in divers interesting parts of the country, and depending on the location of the European Championships, some brave souls will ride to these as well. You don't have to have a funny bicycle to join in, but you might feel a bit odd if you take part on an upright... 

Plus, there's the BHPC's publications: "So You Want To Build An HPV" - a 52 page treatise on how to, and how not to, set about the construction of your own machine - and the quarterly "BHPC Newsletter", to keep one abreast of what's happening in the Club and the big wide world of Human-Powered transportation

Want to join the cutting edge of cycling? You are welcome to come along to the meetings (listed). You will have the chance to see the machines in action, chat with their riders and designers and may even get a chance to ride. Alternately, get in touch and join.

Lie down and be counted!

Becoming a Member

To make the Treasurer's life easier, the subscription
year starts on April 1st. No jokes, please. New
members joining during the year receive all
Newsletters already issued in that membership year.
Annual membership fees are:

Adult £15
Household Group £25
Junior £5
Student/60+ £10

Members Abroad

To cover additional postage, the annual subscription for overseas members will be the equivalent of £20 sterling. Because of the costs involved in handling cheques, money orders, etc. we ask that the sterling or its equivalent be sent in the form of cash to the Membership Secretary's address.

OK, I'm Hooked! How Do I Join?

Cheques should be made out to the B.H.P.C. and should be sent to our Membership Secretary 

Nick Marshall
29 Chevening Road
London
SE10 0LB

For our records:

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Address

Please list your interest in racing or touring and any details of HPV's that you own, ride, built, race, borrow