BHPC Forum http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; BHPC Forum : Last 25 Posts Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:54:35 +0000 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:06:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.60 30 www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp BHPC Forum http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/../forum/images/forum_logo.gif http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/ Touring : Trice are fast downhill http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39595#39595 Author: MartinQS
Subject: Trice are fast downhill
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 22:06

I had the same the same problem with the police looking for an engine ,in which i replied no engine only my legs and some good aerodynamics which did`nt make any impression on him ]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:06:41 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39595#39595 Touring : Trice are fast downhill http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39594#39594 Author: Yanto63
Subject: Trice are fast downhill
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 21:51

Originally posted by smallblackdog

The friend who gave me my first trice (yes Smile) claims he was clocked by the police doing 56mph down the Wellsway into Bath - says they couldn't book him because it didn't have an engine (although they looked for one). Not that I condone breaking speed limits at all.


I wouldn't have thought Wellsway was steep enough! some other hills surrounding Bath yes (Winsley Hill Nr Bradford or back road from Monkton Farleigh to Bathford (25% to 33%) or even Bannerdown, Brass Knocker would be if it wasn't for hairpins, and bloody scary drops), but not Wellsway!! IMHO ]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:51:30 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39594#39594 Touring : Trice are fast downhill http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39593#39593 Author: homebrew
Subject: Trice are fast downhill
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 21:44

Evil Smilehaving only just getting laid back,in a past life on uprights 62mph on a racer with ultra thin tyres regular forays in the 45-48 range on mtb,being stopped for 43 in a 30 dispite arguing that i didnt know how fast i was going only to find out it was a very bike savvy cop who went throu my bike computer oops,laid back speeds to come]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:44:42 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39593#39593 Beer and Pie Stop : Quincy's new nose job http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3987&PID=39592#39592 Author: Yanto63
Subject: Quincy's new nose job
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 21:40

For those not daft enough to go on facebook, here is a photo of Quincy's new nose job. I'm not sure about running the stripe back and over his hump!



Apologies for pixilation, that happened when reducing size, it doesn't look that crap - honest    ]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:40:10 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3987&PID=39592#39592 Touring : Trice are fast downhill http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39591#39591 Author: markg0vbr
Subject: Trice are fast downhill
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 21:25

i like going down the big verry twisty hills around castelton in torrential rain.
1 you cant see but it dose help if you know the hill wellBig smile
2 you can do serious driftingWink
3 my favourite one has a 90% bend at the bottom but the nice lady how has a very steep up hill drive running straight on from the hill do not mind, when i do my giggling semi in control stop. they normally wave nowPray well i think it is waving
4 you cant see very important that one as it gives you that Adrenalin boost
5 i have drum brakes important safety tip when you friend says god i bet your drums are hot "DO NOT TOUCH THEM!" they are dhoDoh
6 i some time take my glasses of when it is  nice weather, see number 4 and 1 (above 50mph i find the specs are useless any way)
7 remember you are a grown up act your age and stop showing your kids up (my teen son insisted in putting the last one in)Embarrassed
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:25:11 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39591#39591 Touring : Trice are fast downhill http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39590#39590 Author: smallblackdog
Subject: Trice are fast downhill
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 20:58

The friend who gave me my first trice (yes Smile) claims he was clocked by the police doing 56mph down the Wellsway into Bath - says they couldn't book him because it didn't have an engine (although they looked for one). Not that I condone breaking speed limits at all.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:58:24 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39590#39590 Racing : Overtaking and being lapped in races http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39589#39589 Author: blogwat
Subject: Overtaking and being lapped in races
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 20:49

Hi Folks
even when I was racing I was not going fast enough to have wind rushing past me and it would be difficult to hear over my heavy breathing Wink
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:49:44 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39589#39589 Wanted : Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39588#39588 Author: MartinQS
Subject: Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 20:45

No just a hedge and a pallet ,I ended up in a hedge when it was a wincheeta in the fairing. Now the ice ,nothing damaged but me pride.So yur quest is as new again?

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:45:52 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39588#39588 Wanted : Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39587#39587 Author: Yanto63
Subject: Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 20:38

I know i won't!

Err indicators are as fitted by velomobiel, 6v LED's from battery, not sure power output/lux rating but are fairly bright - haven't been squished by a lorry yet!]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:38:39 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39587#39587 Wanted : Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39586#39586 Author: MartinQS
Subject: Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 20:22

You won`t let her go! But a question for you yan have you got indicators on your quest and what are they running, volts,relay batt etc?I have rigged up some cycle type ones and rewired them to work together they work well but not that brightConfused might rigg up some mini motorcycle types with a light motorcycle batt.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:22:13 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39586#39586 Wanted : Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39585#39585 Author: Yanto63
Subject: Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 20:02

Originally posted by Hedgehog

Looking for a scrapped or accident damaged Go-One or similar velomobile - are there any around ?


Make me an offer! But it's fixed now! ]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:02:46 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39585#39585 Racing : Overtaking and being lapped in races http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39584#39584 Author: Yanto63
Subject: Overtaking and being lapped in races
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 19:59

As one the deaf folks referred to (can only hear wind noise when racing) i try to use my mirror, this i think i did well over the past weekend, but i have been caught out by Slash twice! However, overtaking is just like on the road, the overtaker is responsible!

tosgh, i fully back you up on the cutting up theme, this, especially having done it myself in the first season i rode.

The overtaker carries on being responsible for their actions even when past the rider being overtaken. Twice i was cut up at Lancaster by the same person (he knows who he is) the second time i had to apply brakes so hard i locked up so that his back wheel did not hit me as he was pulling in. In future i will not do that !!! by the way bikes fall over easier than trikes when a collision occurs!]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:59:51 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39584#39584 Wanted : Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39583#39583 Author: LeeW
Subject: Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 18:47

I suspect you will not have much luck finding one, you could maybe ask velomobiel.nl if they have any broken Quests around. Or post a wanted ad on ligfiets.net.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:47:58 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39583#39583 Racing : Overtaking and being lapped in races http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39582#39582 Author: tosgh
Subject: Overtaking and being lapped in races
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 17:30

I've always kept quiet on this subject but on this occassion I will put in my half penny worth. I spend a lot of my time during the race looking in my mirror checking what is going on behind me especially when approaching corners. Occasionally I get caught by surprise by someone coming past on my blind side. What annoys me somewhat is the way some riders come past and feel the need to start cutting in before they are even past me. Riding a recumbent with a front fairing means that when another rider comes across the front of me really close I do not no how close their back wheel is to contacting with my fairing and on a few occasions I have been obliged to apply the brakes. All I ask is that the rider makes sure they are fully clear of the rider they are overtaking before taking the line in front. ]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:30:17 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39582#39582 Touring : Trice are fast downhill http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39581#39581 Author: MartinQS
Subject: Trice are fast downhill
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 16:29

They wer`nt in a good mood]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:29:37 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39581#39581 Touring : Trice are fast downhill http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39580#39580 Author: MartinQS
Subject: Trice are fast downhill
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 16:15

Stuff the brakes sometimes it takes a week to get going .It sounds like we shoul have a club 40mph guys 50mph guys 60mph and ring for an ambulance guys afther that hitting my first 50mph + in woodhouse eves a month ago i`m `In The Club` but watch for the blue lights that were behind me at the end of the road!]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:15:55 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39580#39580 Wanted : Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39579#39579 Author: MartinQS
Subject: Accident Damaged Go-One or similar Velo
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 16:06

I wood think they would be like hens teeth but you can but try iwas trying to find a velo for years in the end got a used full fairing on my ice]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:06:01 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3985&PID=39579#39579 Touring : Trice are fast downhill http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3239&PID=39578#39578 Author: steveindenmark
Subject: Trice are fast downhill
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 14:16

I called in to a reumbent shop in Holland recently where the owner explained the brake on the new Sprint is not just a parking brake but also regulates your speed going downhill.
 
I only have 2 questions:
 
1) Why?
 
2) What do ICE think they are playing at?
 
Wink  Steve
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Subject: Trice T
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 14:12

I would recommend the TRICE as well. I got mine about 3 months ago, my first recumbent at 52 years of age.
 
First problem was how to get it on the car with Jannies racing bike but the problem was soon solved.
 
 
We then had a 700km drive from Denmark to Holland and some nice weather to ride around in.
 
 
So comfortable to ride and now we are looking for a folding trike for Jannie.
 
Steve
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Subject: Lancaster&Preston 2010
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 14:05

Originally posted by JDub

 
I thought these computer things were supposed to help!
 
Who told you that?? LOL
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:05:15 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3903&PID=39576#39576 Racing : Overtaking and being lapped in races http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39575#39575 Author: AlanGoodman
Subject: Overtaking and being lapped in races
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 14:02

Common sense is what it's all about really...

Generally speaking it shouild be the responsibility of the faster rider to overtake safely. The slower rider having a mirror will usually help. Whenever I see riders coming up to lap me (which is very often...) I usually give way to them when I can, but even those of us that are very slow may well be having our own little battle with somebody almost as slow and concentrating on that can sometimes get in the way of clear thinking... Big smile
 
Calling out is useful as long as everybody (especially the slower riders) knows what the calls mean and what they are expected to do...
 
There is a lot of calling in pedal car races... Before each race there is a driver's briefing where everything is explained. However at the start of the recent 24 hour race some of the young drivers were moving to their right when they heard a shout of "On your right" which is bad enough on 4 wheels and would be very unfortunate on two!...
After the first 5 or 6 hours most of them had got the hang of it... Big smile
 
A brief er... briefing before the race (especially when first-timers are taking part) may well be useful... 
 
 
 
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:02:56 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39575#39575 Touring : Bike to Berlin - Ride Report http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3926&PID=39574#39574 Author: steveindenmark
Subject: Bike to Berlin - Ride Report
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 13:59

Paul,
 
I can only find the Bristol to Berlin Group on facebook.
 
Do you have the photo link?
 
Steve
 
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:59:34 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3926&PID=39574#39574 Racing : Lancaster&Preston 2010 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3903&PID=39573#39573 Author: JDub
Subject: Lancaster&Preston 2010
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 13:49

Thanks, I'll have a look. Have to work tomorrow - cleaning viruses off PCs, so may not have time. Hope to have a night away from the PC tonight. Waiting to hear from Kevin. 
 
I thought these computer things were supposed to help!


Edited by JDub - Yesterday at 13:52]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:49:10 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3903&PID=39573#39573 Racing : Overtaking and being lapped in races http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39572#39572 Author: Adrian Setter
Subject: Overtaking and being lapped in races
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 13:37

Generally I agree with that, also as discussed here and hereabouts.
 
Personally, I'm cautious about shouting warnings to riders I'm about to pass; all too often the reaction is not the one you'd hoped for.  If I can pass safely without a shout, that's what I do.  If a shout would be necessary, I usually wait, unless that's going to lose me the race.  It's worth bearing in mind that not all riders in our races necessarily have perfect hearing.
 
The point above all others is that the onus is on the overtaking rider to do so safely. 


Edited by Adrian Setter - Yesterday at 13:46]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:37:54 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39572#39572 Racing : Overtaking and being lapped in races http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3986&PID=39571#39571 Author: Yowie
Subject: Overtaking and being lapped in races
Posted: 30/July/2010 at 13:03

After the challenges of racing around Preston circuit which is not wide and has corners, I thought I'd raise a few discussion points...

If I am being lapped, I usually expect to hear a shout from behind where overtaking may be challenging for the faster rider.  This is to help everyone concerned:-

"Right" or "On the right" (for those with more breath to spare) tells the slower rider that
the slower rider is being overtaken on their right
(slow on LEFT, fast on RIGHT)

"Left" or "On the left" (for those with more breath to spare) tells the slower rider that
the slower rider is being overtaken on their left
(slow on RIGHT, fast on LEFT)

The slower rider(s) may (if convenient and safe etc.) make more room for the faster rider(s) to come through.  If it is not safe or convenient, I would expect the slower rider to stick to their line.

On no account should any rider(s) (fast or slow) have to take unnecessary chances.  No rider should automatically be taking slower lines through corners.  I don't think any rider has automatic priority over any other, no matter how much the speed differential.  Bunches of riders should, hopefully all move in the same direction.

The watchwords should be care, observation and courtesy.

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