New Human Powered Multi Track Record

 Gareth Hanks just broke his own trike record: 73.72 MPH (118.64 Km/h)

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AEROVELO-New World Record 89.59mph

New human powered speed record. An impressive 88.26mph (142.04kph). Will we be seeing 90 mph before the end of week?

Updated 9/17/16
Todd Reichert and Aero Velo have broken their own record set just two days ago. The record nows stands at 89.59mph (144.17kph).

Todd Reichert and AeroVelo broke their own record of 86.65 set last year at Battle Mountain.










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Battle Mountain 2016 Video

While the ultimate test of human powered speed goes relatively unnoticed by the media or the cycling world in general at least Al Jazeera has taken note.

Paso Robles and Wine Country

After living for 4 months on the Central Coast I finally gave Hwy 46 a try. Short fast and sweet describes my ride to Paso Robles from the top of Hwy 46. I didn't want to make the 1,700 foot climb from the coast to the top of the Hwy. I was looking for speed and a relaxing ride not sweat. There was still plenty of climbing to do but nothing like the unrelenting climb from the coast to the top of the grade. 

I was a bit disappointed with my top speed of 46mph. I was hoping for more. Maybe it's time to ditch the air catching riding shorts and break out the Lycra for those rides that promise fast downhill runs. Next on my to do list is the ride from the top of Hwy 46 down to Hwy 1 on the coast. I anticipate getting to at least 55mph and possibly break 60 on this steeper section of the 46 that offers long downhill sections to build up speed.

Unloading 1/2 mile before the top of Hwy 46

Quick ride up to the top of Hwy 46. Just enough to warm up the legs before heading down the other side.

Ready to head down. A bit of ocean fog passing over the top of Hwy 46

Grapes and more grapes

An estate overlooking the vines

Cruising along Hwy 46

Another vineyard

Gates to vineyards everywhere

In Paso Robles with Carrie. After lunch we'll heading back over the grade to Cambria and home.

Preview of Battle Mountain Participants

Here's a excellent preview posted at Biking In The City of who to expect to see at this years Battle Mountain's WHPSC.

Devin Skelton Remembered

I learned Devin Skelton, a prolific Facebooker and pilot of the "Batmobile", has passed on. I never met Devin although I felt like I knew him through his fun and crazy Facebook posts and our shared passion for three wheels.  I always enjoyed his posts and his excitement at sharing his velomobile adventures with others, especially kids.

Devin Skelton and his Batmobile 

Devin was a worthy ambassador for the three wheeled human powered world and will be missed. His passing hits close to home as I understand he passed away from a sudden heart attack while riding at the young age of 55.

RIDE ON DEVIN!!!

Devin's Velo Blog
Devin's Facebook page.

Human Nature

This is a silly little post about human nature. Yesterday I stopped to take a break, have a snack and enjoy the view while sitting on a rock next to my trike. I was all alone in a vast parking area. So why is it that within a few minutes a car pulls in the empty parking area and decides that parking right next to me is the best place to park? I think the parking area is big enough to accommodate a little space between those who want to sit quietly and enjoy the ocean view and those who wish to make a noisy spectacle out of their arrival. Oh well...human nature.