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Pre-mailing round-up

We're expecting delivery of VV35 tomorrow (Saturday) and all subscriber copies will be in the post on Monday. Meanwhile:

Sue Archer writes:

Laid back but far from relaxed...
News of some recumbent record attempts: Firstly, on 10th October, in White Oak, North Carolina, Maria Parker will attempting to set a 12 hour women's record on an unfaired Cruzbike. The men's record is set at 241.5 miles, and Parker has already managed 211 miles on a recent hilly 12 hour ride in Saratoga.

A week later, on the 17th and 18th October, Apeldoorn in the Netherlands will host a weekend of record breaking attempts with the ultimate goal of surpassing the existing UCI records on unfaired machines. Admission is free for spectators, so if you're in the area, why not go along cheer them on.

Cogito ergo bike
Joe Breeze (yes, the Joe Breeze!) sent us a link to the Bikergo, which aims to be the ultimate in upright comfort. Relatively normal standard practical features like hub gearing, an enclosed chain and Big Apple tyres are combined with a noseless saddle, short cranks and ultra-upright position in order to provide 'a highly ergonomic ride'. It does slightly have the look of a bike that's run into a wall, thanks to the 'up-close-and-personal' handlebars, and it would be nice to have integrated dynamo lighting and a rack, although there is a specially designed headtube-mounted bag available. It's certainly distinctive looking, and the low step-over, ease of mounting and short cranks could appeal to many with restricted hip or knee mobility.

Trikes deliver the goods in Edinburgh
If you need something delivered across Edinburgh, give Village Trikes a call. This new courier service has just launched, using custom built trikes which can handle loads up to 250 kg. Electric-assist helps the riders up the city's steeper hills. Charities and businesses with a clear ethical constitution can claim a 20% discount. Pedal powered trikes not only offer a 'green' alternative to motor vehicles, but can often take advantage of cycle short cuts to beat congestion.

London ladies, go Cycle
London Cycling Campaign are offering women the chance to win a £500 bike and get a free three month LCC membership and discounted entry to The Cycleshow 2009, when they join the next LCC Women's Ride on the 11th October. Particpants will also get a free breakfast and bike maintenance on the ride, which will leave from the Imperial war Museum and follow a route through Battersea Park and Brompton Cemetery (not a home for deceased folding bikes) finishing at Earls Court, venue for The Cycle Show.

How to high-wheel
Philip Thompson saw our story about the Knutsford Great Race and the chance to learn to ride a penny farthing, and went along to take advantage of the opportunity. He also sent us a link to this video of the try-out session. It looks as though plenty of people mastered the getting on and riding - how well they mastered getting off is less clear...

A world of reading on your computer
With the nights drawing in and the weather often less than clement, Google Books is a great way to while away the time between issues of Velo Vision. Searching for keywords like 'bicycle' can throw up all kinds of references in old magazines and books. This article in Popular Science heralds a new resurgence in cycling - in 1936. The article includes a photo of an early recumbent complete with lady rider in a natty little hat, and a picture of an 'ultramodern' cruiser type bike, the like of which might still elicit cries of 'Cool bike!' today.

Posted on 2 October 2009
 

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