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Armin Ziegler has toured in many places around the world with his recumbent bikes, trikes and velomobiles. This Swiss adventurer has a well regarded collection of travel blogs that have entertained bent riders for many years. As with many velomobile riders he had been stopped by curious police a number of times always ending in a friendly chat and quick return to the road. This past May his Greek velomobile tour ended abruptly with a quite different police encounter. Armin was stopped, arrested and had his velomobile confiscated.
We talk to Armin about his love for bent travel, the stable of recumbents he maintains, and some of the places he's been. Then we delve deeply into his recent ill-fated tour of Greece. He explains what exactly happened, why he thinks he was singled out and the current legal status of his court case.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:03 Panel Introduction
00:04:00 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:15 Honza with the Recumbent News and I take a couple of viewer polls
00:13:45 Armin Ziegler-Velonaut Arrested and his Velomobile confiscated in Greece
01:08:20 Larry Seidman talks about 2 adaptive riding events he worked on in Colorado
01:11:35 Sponsor Thanks
01:14:20 Announcements/Poll results
01:19:35 Goodbye to panel and crew
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Craig Hospital Pedal 4 Possible https://craighospital.org/events/pedal-4-possible
Army World Class Athlete Program https://www.armywcap.com/
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-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
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We have two incredibly inspiring stories that share a connection involving a Steintrike Wild One trike.
First up we talk to John Gunterman. John is a US veteran who was injured in the middle east. He talks about his journey of recovery, how Steintrikes have played a part in it and how he now is dedicated to helping others ride to health. Setting goals is a large part of John's plan and his focus is now on climbing the notoriously difficult Mt. Washington next spring on a Wild One. Where this trike will come from takes us to our second story...
Having set their own personal goal of promoting solar power and sustainability around the world, Megan and Polo created "The Green Journey". This young couple (an American woman and Frenchman) set out from Berkeley, California this summer on two electrified solar powered Steintrikes. They were attempting to become the first solar powered trikes to cross America. Along the way they met amazing people and shared their ideas on how to make the world a better place.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:03 Panel Introduction
00:04:00 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:15 Honza with the Recumbent News
00:13:20 US Vet to Climb Mt. Washington on a Steintrike
00:50:30 The Green Journey-Solar Trikes Across America
01:27:50 Sponsor Thanks
01:30:40 Announcements
01:32:15 Goodbye to panel and crew
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--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
*Guest Links*
John Gunterman [email protected]
The Green Journey (Megan and Polo)
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thegreenjourney
Instagram Thegreen.journey
YouTube Thegreen.journey
Website https://thegreenjourney.org/
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-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
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Always one of our more popular webcasts! We have our panel of Cycle-Con 2024 attending experts share what they consider to be the highlights from each exhibitor at the event. Joining me will be Tray Bourgoyne, Larry Seidman, Larry Varney, and Kelvin Clark from Angletech.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What’s on Today’s Show
00:01:15 Panel Introduction
00:03:30 Sponsor Introduction
00:05:40 Cycle-Con 2024 Expert Panel Review of Exhibitors
01:48:30 Viewer Submission-GoFundMe for Sun Cyclery’s Joe Johnson
01:50:35 Sponsor Thanks
01:52:56 Announcements-BJ from Recumbent Seat Fix wants someone to take over the business
01:55:00 Goodbye to panel and crew
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Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
Cycle-Con 2024 https://cycle-con.com/
World Human Powered Vehicle Championships https://wc2024.bhpc.org.uk/
Phoenix Bike Wrx (formerly RANS) https://phoenixbikewrx.com/
*Guest Links*
Cycle-Con https://cycle-con.com/
Joe Johnson’s GoFundMe https://gofund.me/e75bb4b5
BJ’s Recumbent Bike Fix business for sale email him at [email protected]
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*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
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We have two bent riders who take off roading to a more comfortable place. Hezi Yismach is an Israeli bike designer and builder with a penchant for innovation. Richard Ehrlich rides his custom built off road bents where even mountain bikes are challenged. This Canadian adventure rider is even competitive in many of the racing events he enters. We will learn about these amazing guys and then engage our panel in a discussion of bikes, trikes and the future of recumbent off road riding.
The Icarus Cup event is a pure human powered flight event at Manston Airport in Kent, England. Our British Human Powered Club correspondent Barney Harle was there this past June and delivers a fascinating report.
Trident trikes has a new children's trike called the "Half Pint". Owner Tom Flohr was kind enough to ship me a loaner this summer so we could do a review. My grandkids unboxed, assembled and test rode it so we could evaluate it from a kids perspective.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:40 Panel Introduction
00:04:30 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:40 Recumbent News with Honza and Gary
00:19:50 Icarus Cup Human Powered Flight with Barney Harle
00:40:30 Off Road Bent Designing, Building and Riding in Israel with Hezi Yismach
00:52:40 Off Road Bent Riding and Adventure Racing with Richard Ehrlich
01:14:20 Off Road Bent Riding Panel Discussion with Honza, Tray, Larry and Gary
01:28:10 Trident Trikes “Half Pint” Kids Trike Review with Gary’s Grandkids
01:45:25 Sponsor Thanks
01:47:30 Announcements
01:49:25 Goodbye to panel and crew
*Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible*
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Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
Cycle-Con 2024 https://cycle-con.com/
World Human Powered Vehicle Championships https://wc2024.bhpc.org.uk/
Phoenix Bike Wrx (formerly RANS) https://phoenixbikewrx.com/
*Guest Links*
Icarus Cup https://bhpfc.co.uk/the-icarus-cup/
Hezi Yizmach [email protected]
Richard Ehrlich [email protected]
Trident Trikes Half Pint https://tridenttrikes.com/half-pint/
*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
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A solar panel above and a small electric motor on the wheel of his AZUB Six bike was all the assistance Jack Butler needed to become this year's Sun Trip Champion. The Englishman battled former champ Frances Jean-Marc Dubouloz who rode a WAW velomobile on a fiercely contested route from Lyon, France to the Sahara Desert in Morocco and back. Jack tells us all about his adventure racing history, the two wheeled bent he now loves and the highlights of this year's nip and tuck race to the finish line.
If you're starting to think about attending the 2024 edition of Cycle-Con this September we've got the guy with all the latest details. Mark Crews is the CEO of WizWheelz who produce this event every year. He joins me with exciting new updates on the exhibitors, venue and new policies for the largest recumbent show in North America.
Larry Seidman has a Sports Report on last month's Waterford, Michigan's HPRA racing event. Larry traveled there from his Colorado home to race and bring us this report.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:58 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:08 Panel Introduction
00:04:00 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:30 Jack Butler-2024 Sun Trip Champion
01:04:45 Cycle-Con 2024 update with WizWheelz CEO Mark Crews
01:31:15 Larry Seidman with the Sports Report on 2024 Waterford, Michigan HPRA Races
01:40:20 International Recumbent Bike Day-Viewer submission by Vernon Shaw
01:47:50 Sponsor Thanks
01:50:10 Announcements
01:51:30 Goodbye to panel and crew
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TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
*Guest Links*
The Sun Trip https://www.thesuntrip.com/en/2024-destination-sahara/
Jack Butler YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@JackButlerVideos
Cycle-Con https://cycle-con.com/
Human Powered RaceAmerica http://recumbents.com/hpra/
LBR 2023 Report on Waterford, Michigan Racing What it's Like Racing HPVs at Waterford 2023!
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The Elecy is a futuristic replacement for your current car. It uses sustainable materials with a modular design created to get you and a small passenger around town. This is all the brainchild of Tamara Ivancova an ambitious young aeronautical engineer from the UK who shares the details of her project and her plan to take her company called Amara Automotive to the next level.
Do you ride your bent alone or with a group? Recumbent YouTuber Sylvia Halpern joins me to talk about some of the notable riding groups around the USA and to discuss the advantages of joining or even starting an impromptu riding group yourself.
The World Human Powered Vehicle Championships are returning to the UK this August. Race director Barney Harle joins me to talk about previous year's highlights and provide all the details of participating or spectating in this year's event.
You can find all our Spezi 2024 booth interviews and collection video on this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw5zeaLy6vumcx2DSSuxtbB7ptqlHaIU6&si=zz-W08xD-Nou-Zvw
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:04 Panel Introduction
00:04:15 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:45 Recumbent News with Honza Galla
00:08:50 Recumbent impromptu riding groups with Sylvia Halpern
00:40:28 Recumbent News with Honza Galla (Part 2)
00:43:20 World Human Powered Vehicle Championships 2024 with Barney Harle
01:03:15 New “Elecy” Light Electric Vehicle from Amara Automotive with Tamara Ivankova
01:52:40 Sponsor Thanks
01:55:06 Announcements
01:58:25 Goodbye to panel and crew
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Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
*Guest Links*
Sylvia Halpern https://www.facebook.com/TravelsByTrike
Impromptu Trike Riders of Ohio https://www.facebook.com/groups/impromp2
World HPV Championships 2024 https://wc2024.bhpc.org.uk/
Amara Automotive’s “Elecy” https://www.amaraautomotive.com/
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-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]Support the show
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Join Recumbent News' Honza Galla, Swedish bent shop owner Alve Henricson, our own Tray Bourgoyne, Peter Stull and me as we stroll down the virtual aisles of Spezi 2024. We'll talk about everything that we found interesting, unique or shocking at this annual celebration of the world's "Special Bikes".
You can find all our Spezi 2024 booth interviews and collection video on this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw5zeaLy6vumcx2DSSuxtbB7ptqlHaIU6&si=zz-W08xD-Nou-Zvw
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:51 What’s on Today’s Show
00:01:04 Panel Introduction
00:04:15 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:45 3D Walk Through Spezi 2024 with Alve, Honza, Tray and Peter.
02:04:23 Sponsor Thanks
02:06:47 Announcements
02:08:44 Goodbye to panel and crew
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TerraCycle https://t-cycle.com/ 800-371-5871 or +1-503-231-9798 (Outside N. America)
Trailside Trikes https://trailside.bike/ 352-419-4809
TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
*Guest Links*
*LBR Review Team Links*
*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
**The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**
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Buying a European velomobile in America has been fraught with poor selection/availability, shipping disasters and minimal expert guidance. Ben Parke has worked very hard over the last year to change all that with his new Minnesota dealership called Northland Velo. Ben's close business connection with Romanian based Velomobile World is bringing a wide range of models to his customers at discounted prices. We talk to Ben about the "shipping container load" quantities he is bringing in which he hopes will finally allow for scaling this business to new levels.
The world's largest recumbent show is returning to Germany soon and so is the Laidback Bike Report. We sit down with Franz, Gabriel and Florian (the Spezi producers) for a peek at the planned program and exciting new changes they have planned for this year.
This event only got its start a few years ago but the Pacific Trike Fest is returning to Portland, Oregon in June. Recumbent PDX is the force behind this fun gathering and Mel Birge joins us on the road riding his own Catrike to tell us all the amazing details.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:51 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:20 Panel Introduction
00:03:55 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:45 Recumbent News with Honza Galla
00:15:10 Northland Velo interview with Ben Parke
00:50:40 Discussion with Peter, Tray and Gary
01:01:20 Ben announces Velomobile World’s 2 new models for first time!
01:10:32 What to expect at Spezi 2024 with producers Franz, Gabriel and Florian
01:24:20 Pacific Trike Fest 2024 with producer Mel Birge
01:30:00 Sponsor Thanks
01:32:40 Announcements
01:34:24 Goodbye to panel and crew
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TerraCycle https://t-cycle.com/ 800-371-5871 or +1-503-231-9798 (Outside N. America)
Trailside Trikes https://trailside.bike/ 352-419-4809
TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
*Guest Links*
Northland Velo https://northlandvelo.com/
Velomobile World https://www.velomobileworld.com/
Spezi 2024 https://en.spezialradmesse.de/
Pacific Trike Fest https://pacifictrikefest.com/
*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
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Florida in February is not a bad place to visit! When general manager Mark Egeland invited us to tour the factory floor of Catrike in Orlando last fall at Cycle-Con we jumped at the opportunity. Tray and I were given free range to roam the facility and interview anyone we wished. This was during their "Factory Event" so we got to see lots of Catrike owners and hear from Founder Paulo Camasmie as well. We follow the progress a new trike would take right down the production line from welding to painting to packaging and interview the team at their individual stations along the way. I think you'll find the process fascinating.
The Big Honkin' Trike Rally was becoming an annual pilgrimage for bent riders across the country when the powers that be threw a liability wrench into the organizer's plans this year. Not to be beaten, they pivoted to a more open source approach and turned this into an informal BBQ and ride format along the Withlacootchee trail in Inverness, Florida this year. We attended the BBQ, met many of the trikers and interviewed Gay Ormiston Bradford who has been involved from the start.
If you're looking for advice on unraveling the many trike choices available both electric and not-look no further! Andrew and Gary from Trailside Trike in Floral City, Florida show us 10 models they rolled out behind the bike shop right along the trail. You'll get their expert opinion on the pros and cons of various Catrike, Greenspeed, Terratrike, Trident and AZUB units for your consideration.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:51 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:45 Panel Introduction
00:04:50 Sponsor Introduction
00:07:17 Recumbent News with Honza Galla
00:09:45 Catrike Factory Tour Event 2024
00:50:15 Discussion Peter, Honza, Tray, Larry and Gary
01:10:20 Big Honkin’ Trike BBQ and riding on the Withlacoochee Trail in Florida
01:16:05 Evaluating 5 e-assisted and 5 non assisted trikes at Trailside Trikes
01:30:25 Sponsor Thanks
01:33:00 Announcements
01:35:40 Goodbye to panel and crew
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:51 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:45 Panel Introduction
00:04:50 Sponsor Introduction
00:07:17 Recumbent News with Honza Galla
00:09:45 Catrike Factory Tour Event 2024
00:50:15 Discussion Peter, Honza, Tray, Larry and Gary
01:10:20 Big Honkin’ Trike BBQ and riding on the Withlacoochee Trail in Florida
01:16:05 Evaluating 5 e-assisted and 5 non assisted trikes at Trailside Trikes
01:30:25 Sponsor Thanks
01:33:00 Announcements
01:35:40 Goodbye to panel and crew
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Larry Oslund joins us from his Hilton Head headquarters to talk about his recent trip to Romania and his video tour of the Velomobile World factory. He takes us all around the facility then shows us a close up view as his personal Bülk is being built on the floor. Larry is now a Velomobile World dealer and is offering velos along side Cruzbikes for test rides and sales. Another of Larry's passions is ultra racing. We talk about his personal accomplishments and his new forays into resurrecting failed races around the country starting with Sebring and Calvin's Challenge. Last year Larry built a massive addition to his house to make room for the Cruzeum. This large structure over his garage now houses over 30 historical Cruzbikes and Cruzbike paraphernalia. We have a look at this new room as we talk to Cruzbike founders Maria and Jim Parker who join Larry for our final chat segment.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:51 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:45 Panel Introduction
00:04:50 Sponsor Introduction
00:07:40 Larry Oslund-Getting involved with velomobiles
00:11:00 Tour of the Velomobile World Factory in Romania
00:22:25 Larry’s personal experience with his new Bulk velomobile (Police Stop)
00:30:00 Larry talks about starting a recumbent bike shop
00:38:45 Larry chats about Ultra Racing and resurrecting Sebring and Calvin’s Challenge races
00:52:10 Larry future plans for a wind tunnel
00:56:13 Cruzbike Museum highlights
01:06:11 We visit with Cruzbike founders Jim and Maria Parker for company update
01:27:25 Viewer Submissions-Beautiful LBR wooden plaque by Dennis Wells
01:28:40 Sponsor Thanks
01:31:00 Announcements
01:33:40 Goodbye to panel and crew
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Manufactured in Montreal the VT1 velomobile from Velomtek is in production and is now available to buyers in the USA. CEO Francois Garneau gives us a close up look at this amazing vehicle then shares the details of their process for purchasing via pickup or delivery.
Lars Viebke started Carbontrike in Sweden years ago before entering into a collaboration with Bacchetta in 2018. Fast forward past Bacchetta's sale and split up into bike and trike business, covid complications and visa nightmares and today Lars is back up and running in Florida. He brings us up to date on this exquisite carbon fiber trike and his plan for sales and development in the future.
The Florida Senior Games were held in December and bents were very well represented in the biking category. Our own Larry Seidman brings us his report on the riders and results from the competition in the Sunshine State.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:48 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:10 Panel Introduction
00:04:20 Sponsor Introduction
00:07:05 Carbontrike Back in Business with the CT 2.0-Lars Viebke CEO
00:48:20 Velomtek VT1 Velomobile Now in the USA-Francois Garneau CEO
01:55:25 Florida Senior Games-Bent Rider Report-Larry Seidman
02:02:15 Sponsor Thanks
02:04:50 Announcements
02:06:10 Goodbye to panel and crew
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-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
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Aussie Mark Doble read on BROL that some American velonauts were planning on being the first to cross Australia in a velomobile. This got his competitive and patriotic juices flowing and he thought "Screw you Yanks you'll not be the first to do this in my country!!" So the planning began for an epic crossing of the continent "down under" in the Australian built Rotovelo.
Next, our own Tray Bourgoyne and wife Lisa have been working hard on an in depth review of the just released new trike from HP Velotechnik known as the Delta Tx. You'll see it on the trail, on the road and in Tray's workshop. He details all the features and specs to let us know why this e-assisted trike might be best suited for you.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:00 Panel Introduction
00:04:00 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:40 Rotovelo Across Australia with Mark Doble
01:24:00 LBR Review Team-HP Velotechnik’s Delta Tx with Tray and Lisa Bourgoyne
01:45:48 Viewer Submission-Home built recumbent bike from Chile
01:47:20 Sponsor Thanks
01:49:52 Announcements
01:51:25 Goodbye to panel and crew
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TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
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Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
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HP Velotechnik Delta Tx trike https://www.hpvelotechnik.com/en/recumbent-trikes-bikes/delta-tx-comfortable-e-chopper/
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-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
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Tig Cross has been working on the Electrom for almost 8 years. Now in limited production he hopes to one day make his dream of a 2 wheeled light electric recumbent come true. He believes this bike has advantages that will make it a true "car replacement" option in the future.
Our own Larry Seidman participated in two senior games events last month. He was excited to see some other recumbent riders at the Huntsman Senior Games in Utah and the Nevada Senior Games as well. He tells us about the events, venues and the racers involved making it clear that more of us should join in the fun.
Sports Director Denny Voorhees is back with a report on a couple of interesting endurance races including the Natchez Trace 444. Our pal Larry Oslund features prominently in this report along with a few other bent racers.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:20 Panel Introduction
00:04:00 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:40 Recumbent News with Honza Galla
00:12:20 Electrom Light Electric 2 Wheeled Vehicle with Founder Tig Cross
01:23:00 Senior Games Report from Utah and Nevada with Larry Seidman
01:32:40 Sports Report on Natchez Trace 444 with Denny Voorhees
01:37:00 Sponsor Thanks
01:39:38 Announcements
01:42:00 Goodbye to panel and crew
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Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
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Huntsman World Senior Games https://seniorgames.net/
Nevada Senior Games https://www.nevadaseniorgames.com/
Natchez Trace 444 https://www.bikereg.com/57851
Psycho 48 https://thepsycho48.com/
Cycle-Con 2023 https://cycle-con.com/
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*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
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Graham Browne's long career in digital design has included work with Jaguar, Dyson and Bentley. In the last few years his thoughts and efforts have turned to more low cost zero emission projects. By 2020 he had formed Northern Light Motors and developed a prototype light electric vehicle which has now gone into production in northern England. His intended market is more aimed at a cool and compelling car replacement than a screamingly fast racing machine. We talk to Graham about his company and ideas and then to our UK correspondent Barney Harle. Barney travelled to NLM headquarters, test rode the velo and regales us with his review.
Next up is a look at the German Varitrike. This unusual arm and leg powered front wheel drive trike showed up at Cycle-Con 2023 with owner Dave McHenry. We show you his fun demo in the parking lot followed by a more in depth interview with Varibike CEO Martin Kraiss.
Lastly, from our LBR Review Team, Nina Paley had a chance to ride the e-assisted Ti-Fly X 26. She assembled then tested the trike both on and off road around her central Illinois location. You will be entertained as well as educated by this wonderful segment.
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Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
Eco Cycles https://www.eco-ebike.com/ (833) 693-2453
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British Human Power Club https://www2.bhpc.org.uk/
Varitrike https://www.varibike.com/t-en-us/liegerad-trike-mit-handantrieb
Cycle-Con 2023 https://cycle-con.com/
*LBR Review Team Links*
Nina Paley’s AZUB Ti-Fly X electric review
*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
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Join Honza Galla, Larry Varney, Tray Bourgoyne and me for a booth by booth discussion of our highlights from the Cycle-Con 2023 event.
You can find our individual booth interview videos in our Cycle-Con 2023 Playlist right here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw5zeaLy6vukNtpta0hrdn06LMkQbwLu7&si=-cHJ9ObcT-71M5uz
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What’s on Today’s Show
00:01:40 Panel Introduction
00:04:40 Sponsor Introduction
00:08:40 Larry Seidman’s 45 second run through the aisles of Cycle-Con 2023
00:10:00 Honza, Larry, Tray and I go booth by booth offering up our highlights of each
01:41:50 Panel gives final thoughts on the event
01:50:12 Sponsor Thanks
01:52:50 Announcements
01:54:49 Goodbye to panel and crew
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Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
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*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
*Guest Links*
Cycle-Con Website https://cycle-con.com/
*LBR Review Team Links*
*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
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Bentrider (formerly known as Bentrider Online) is now new and improved thanks to new owner Kurt Reynolds. Having previous experience on nuclear submarines and now working for Microsoft he just might have what it takes to take this well loved recumbent message board to the next level. Kurt talks to us about buying the website from our old pal Bryan Ball, what he's done to improve the board and gives us a bit of a tutorial so we can all make the most of our experience.
Next up is a young German velonaut who overcame a ridiculous number of obstacles to ride and finish this year's TransAm Bike Race from Oregon to Virginia. Fortunately for us he decided to then turn around and head west in his prototype Milan RS to race at Battle Mountain, Nevada. On his way he stopped here in Ohio for a couple of days so I took advantage and did an extended interview with this impressive young rider/builder.
Lastly, we present an update on the Mississippi River Tour of our good pal Jon Hodkin aka Innertuba. My wife and I journeyed west to the Illinois/Iowa border and the Quad Cities area to catch up with him. He has been playing and riding his trike/trailer rig all the way up the river from Louisiana since March. We learn about the charitable work he's doing along the way, hear about his concerts and watch him lead a trike entourage over a bridge on the great river itself.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:40 Panel Introduction
00:04:45 Sponsor Introduction
00:07:25 Recumbent News report with Honza Galla
00:21:40 Kurt Reynolds-New Owner of Bentrider Online
01:01:35 Niklas Bostelmann-Young German velonaut TransAm Bike racer with his Milan RS
01:41:06 Innertuba (Jon Hodkin)-Quad Cities portion of his Mississippi River Tuba Tour
02:14:40 Sponsor Thanks
02:17:15 Announcements
02:19:05 Goodbye to panel and crew
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Trailside Trikes https://trailside.bike/ 352-419-4809
TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
Eco Cycles https://www.eco-ebike.com/ (833) 693-2453
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*Guest Links*
Kurt Reynolds https://www.bentrideronline.com/
Niklas Bostelmann https://www.facebook.com/niklas.bostelmann
https://www.nb-leichtbau.de/
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We are treated to a personal tour of the AZUB Bikes facility in the Czech Republic by Honza Galla followed by an amazing trike tour in the country. Next we have on the scene coverage of the recent human powered vehicle racing event at Waterford, Michigan. This includes lots of racing video, drone shots and interviews with race producers Mike Mowett and Dennis Grelk. We also talk to Lincoln MacDonald from the University of Toronto HPV Design Team, and racers Marshall Randall and John Simon. Marshall returns for an interview about the upcoming Cycle-Con 2023 event coming up in September in Xenia, Ohio. Lastly, we have an interview with the new 24 hour world HPV record holder Ruben Schütze. This youngster from Hamburg, Germany tells Josef Janning how it all came together last weekend on the track.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:45 Panel Introduction
00:04:45 Sponsor Introduction
00:07:25 Recumbent News report with Honza Galla
00:19:35 AZUB Tour in Czech Republic with Honza Galla
00:42:42 Trike and bike riding in Czech Republic with Honza Galla
00:46:30 Waterford Michigan Human Powered Racing Weekend Interviews-Marshall Randall
00:48:38 Waterford-John Simon Interview
00:51:00 Waterford-Lots of racing video and interview with Mike Mowett and Dennis Grelk
01:32:20 Waterford-University of Toronto HPV Design Team-Lincoln MacDonald
01:44:39 Ruben Schütze-New 24 hour HPV Velomobile Record holder with Josef Janning
02:02:35 Cycle-Con 2023 Update with Marshall Randall
02:14:02 Sponsor Thanks
02:16:30 Announcements
02:17:05 Goodbye to panel and crew
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TerraCycle https://t-cycle.com/ 800-371-5871 or +1-503-231-9798 (Outside N. America)
Trailside Trikes https://trailside.bike/ 352-419-4809
TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
Eco Cycles https://www.eco-ebike.com/ (833) 693-2453
*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
*Guest Links*
Waterford HPV Racing is on Facebook’s HPRA page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489838871260136/
HPRA racing info including race results are on the Recumbents.com page here: http://recumbents.com/wisil/hpra.htm
University of Toronto HPV Design Team https://www.facebook.com/hpvdt.skule
Ruben Schutze and all the other racers at Aldenhoven were covered on the Drop Limits page here: https://droplimits.de/Rekordversuche/rekordevent-aldenhoven-2023.html
Cycle-Con 2023 https://cycle-con.com/
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We are on the road in Brno, Czech Republic and Prievaly, Slovakia where we tour the Katanga facility and Composite Products in one day. At Katanga we get a look at the CAD designs of their upcoming light electric vehicle called the VM45, building the WAW velomobile and Pony 4 quad in the workshop and a peek at the Velove cargo platform they collaborate on. Hijinks ensue when Tray and I hop on the quads for a test ride.
Then it's on to Slovakia where Alan from Composite Products gets us up close and personal to their fiberglass, Kevlar and carbon fiber process all taking place in an old firehouse.
HP Velotechnik hinted at a new trike while we were at Spezi this year. Now they've officially announced the DeltaTX a real departure from the tadpole trikes they have long been known for. Heiko Truppel, their marketing director takes us through the story behind this new product and we take a close look at the trike itself.
Finally, we have a profile of a very highly regarded and unusual trike shop in Portland, Oregon known as Recumbent PDX. Husband and wife owners Mel Birge and Janet Morgan take us on a test ride and talk about the shop, its crew and the philosophy behind their Catrike Megastore.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:45 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:18 Panel Introduction
00:04:25 Sponsor Introduction
00:07:00 LBR News Report-TransAm Bents, Waterford HPV Racing and Sandy Earl starts RAAM
00:11:12 Katanga Tour and Test Riding
00:32:08 Composite Products Tour in Slovakia
01:06:10 DeltaTx-New Trike from HP Velotechnik
01:34:00 Recumbent PDX Portland, Oregon Trike Shop Profile with Mel Birge and Janet Morgan
01:56:00 Sponsor Thanks
01:58:35 Announcements
02:00:20 Goodbye to panel and crew
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TerraCycle https://t-cycle.com/ 800-371-5871 or +1-503-231-9798 (Outside N. America)
Trailside Trikes https://trailside.bike/ 352-419-4809
TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
Eco Cycles https://www.eco-ebike.com/ (833) 693-2453
*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
*Guest Links*
Spezi Event https://en.spezialradmesse.de/
Sandy Earl (Red Pearl) https://www.redpearlracing.com/
Race Across America https://www.raamrace.org/
TransAm Bike Race Live Tracker https://trackleaders.com/transam23
Katanga https://www.katanga.eu/
Composite Products https://www.composite-products.eu/
DeltaTX trike from HP Velotechnik https://www.hpvelotechnik.com/en-us/world-premiere-delta-tx-the-e-chopper-for-the-comfort-generation/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/
**Viewer Submissions or Questions**
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*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/Support the show
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We use the new 3D virtual walk through technology of Matterport to take a booth by booth "Best of..." tour with our expert panel of attendees of the real life Spezi 2023. Joining us today are our own Tray Bourgoyne, Recumbent.news' Honza Galla, TerraCycle's Pat Franz, Bent Revolution's Tim Segard and my German velomobile pal Jascha Buettler. They each share their favorite or most interesting items seen as we saunter down each aisle of the show in 3D splendor. Thanks to https://matterport.com/ for this amazing new technology!
We finish up with a sports report from Denny as he interviews the amazing Sandy Earl. She is the only recumbent rider scheduled for the upcoming Race Across America 2023.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:18 Panel Introduction
00:05:39 Sponsor Introduction
00:08:19 LBR News Report-with New Director Honza Galla
00:11:27 Spezi 2023-3D Walkthrough with Pat Franz, Honza Galla, Tray Bourgoyne, Jascha Buettler and Tim Segard
00:41:40 Sandy Earl only recumbent RAAM racer-Interview by Denny Voorhees
00:59:00 Spezi 2023 Walkthrough Part 2
01:55:15 Sponsor Thanks
01:57:40 Announcements
01:59:20 Goodbye to panel and crew
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*Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible*
TerraCycle https://t-cycle.com/ 800-371-5871 or +1-503-231-9798 (Outside N. America)
Trailside Trikes https://trailside.bike/ 352-419-4809
TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
Eco Cycles https://www.eco-ebike.com/ (833) 693-2453
*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
*Guest Links*
Spezi Event https://en.spezialradmesse.de/
Sandy Earl (Red Pearl) https://www.redpearlracing.com/
Race Across America https://www.raamrace.org/
Matterport 3D interactive map of Spezi 2023 https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=9AzwtbFAnCV
Bitblade https://bitblade.vision/
*LBR Review Team Links*
*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne [email protected]
**The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**
Find years of publisher Bob Bryant’s hard work here: https://rcnpdf.com/
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:60 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:35 Panel Introduction
00:05:30 Sponsor Introduction
00:08:00 LBR News Report-with New Director Honza Galla
00:22:50 Ron Thompson-The G4 for racing, riding and production
01:25:50 Jon Hodkin’s Innertuba-Mississippi River Tour 2023 with Nick White
02:09:02 Spezi 2023-All the details of the upcoming event from show producers Gabriel, Franz and Florian
02:28:35 Sponsor Thanks
02:31:00 Announcements
02:32:35 Goodbye to panel and crew
Please subscribe to us on YouTube (https://goo.gl/CHOOgX) and Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laidbackbikereport/) if you haven't already done so.
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*Thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making the LBR webcast possible*
TerraCycle https://t-cycle.com/ 800-371-5871 or +1-503-231-9798 (Outside N. America)
Trailside Trikes https://trailside.bike/ 352-419-4809
TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000
Eco Cycles https://www.eco-ebike.com/ (833) 693-2453
*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/
*Guest Links*
--Ron Thompson https://g4bikes.com/
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--Jon Hodkin https://innertuba.org.uk/
-- Spezi https://en.spezialradmesse.de/
In this episode, we're joined by Ron Thompson, Jon Hodkin, and the guys from Wolf and Wolf to discuss the G4 Racer, the Innertuba project, Spezi 2023, and the latest Recumbent.news.
Ron Thompson is a recumbent bicycle engineer/designer who believes a low profile arm power assisted front wheel drive bike can transform human powered racing. His G4 Racer headlines a line of two wheeled bents he intends to bring to market.
Jon Hodkin is bringing his Innertuba project back to America this spring with an ambitious trike and tuba trailer tour up the entire length of the Mississippi River. He has found a friend in recumbent advocate Nick White who is helping him find gigs with school bands and professional bands all along the way. With logistical help from Pat Franz of TerraCycle and Dave Hendricks from Connecticut Yankee Pedaller this is shaping up to be an epic journey.
The guys from Wolf and Wolf are now in charge of Spezi, the highly regarded "special bike" event. They talk about all the changes and what you need to know if you plan to attend this celebration of bikes, trikes, velomobiles and all sorts of innovation on wheels.
Honza will also join us with all the latest Recumbent.news of the month.
This is a must-watch episode for anyone interested in recumbent bicycles, human powered racing, or innovative transportation.
*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
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