World Human Powered Vehicle Championships

A heady mix of Lycra, adrenaline and sweat was on show at the annual World Human Powered Vehicle Championships in Kent, Southern England.
Over 100 riders from around the globe who crave speed and performance attended these annual Championships that were held at Betteshanger Park; a former colliery spoil tip in Kent.
As well as speed there is a genuine desire to push the boundaries of design in recent years, which has led to an upsurge in recumbent bicycles. The low centre of gravity, increased stopping power and overall improved aerodynamic position make these recumbent bikes an exciting vehicle to race.
Drone footage courtesy of www.laidbackbikereport.com

Пікірлер: 203

  • @jackglossop4859
    @jackglossop48594 жыл бұрын

    Can I just say a massive thank you to you for not adding music to this. It was perfect !

  • @joeterp5615

    @joeterp5615

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! This video was so peaceful. I loved hearing the sounds of these vehicles going by. I found this so soothing.

  • @teijaflink2226

    @teijaflink2226

    10 ай бұрын

    You really got the feeling of how fast they went

  • @retromaticmike5388
    @retromaticmike53885 жыл бұрын

    The two wheeled velomobiles move like fish in water perfect shape

  • @Alpha_2.0_loaded
    @Alpha_2.0_loaded11 ай бұрын

    "How much aerodynamics you need?" "YES"

  • @spicytee133
    @spicytee1333 жыл бұрын

    Girlfriend: He’s probably out cheating on me Him and the bois:

  • @maliklowry1236
    @maliklowry1236 Жыл бұрын

    At 3:20 I love how the guy in the white bike passes those guys like a boss!

  • @thomaslong8448

    @thomaslong8448

    4 ай бұрын

    It's a girl.

  • @ferventheat
    @ferventheat5 жыл бұрын

    Nice camera work, drone footage was added bonus! They sound like motorway traffic with the velomobiles wizzing by .

  • @jepz11
    @jepz11 Жыл бұрын

    The sheer speed of these velo's give me an adrenaline boost. Love it there is no attention towards speeds and who won, this is about the atmosphere of passion.

  • @ZesPak

    @ZesPak

    Ай бұрын

    The sensation of going fast is also a lot higher as you're lower to the ground. Similarly how a go cart at 30km/h feels fast.

  • @romaincondat6332
    @romaincondat63326 жыл бұрын

    Great footage! Nice job! I really had the feeling to be there. For once, not boring too look. Even, very ebtertaining. I want to jump in my velomobil now!! Thanks!

  • @Willy_Elres
    @Willy_Elres5 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, loads of great footage, many thanks!

  • @velo-ads4206
    @velo-ads42065 жыл бұрын

    That was fantastic, great work.

  • @ala0284
    @ala02843 жыл бұрын

    I can’t be the only one who thinks these things look hilarious. But also really cool at the same time

  • @Jerre27

    @Jerre27

    2 жыл бұрын

    Got a waw Carbon Velomobile, easy riding at 35 km/h, with some effort 45 km/h and i'm not a trained rider.

  • @Gee-Man-Adventures
    @Gee-Man-Adventures6 жыл бұрын

    Nice work. Great video that captured the atmosphere of the weekend.

  • @musikSkool
    @musikSkool4 жыл бұрын

    That looks like so much fun!

  • @damrunner1
    @damrunner15 жыл бұрын

    Nice footage! Thanks.

  • @recyclespinning9839
    @recyclespinning98394 жыл бұрын

    I wish we would use these for transit and grocery better. The world would change. Those velos cruise!!!

  • @TheSteinbitt

    @TheSteinbitt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why not just use a regular bike? These seem massively inconvenient, hot, cramped and poor visibility.

  • @thedigitalmelon7326

    @thedigitalmelon7326

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSteinbitt These are probably more aerodynamic.

  • @markwilliams7381
    @markwilliams7381 Жыл бұрын

    Recumbent race!! Never knew they had such race

  • @pokefrosch617
    @pokefrosch61710 ай бұрын

    The future of racing

  • @glenn_r_frank_author
    @glenn_r_frank_author2 жыл бұрын

    Looks like such a blast! Would love to have a Velomobile... have to be satisfied with my catrike for now.

  • @TheVelomobileChannel
    @TheVelomobileChannel5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video! Thanks!

  • @garyjohnson4575
    @garyjohnson45754 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to do this!

  • @roadstar499
    @roadstar49910 ай бұрын

    Excellent job filming and editing...you feel like you were there..

  • @zonzeven
    @zonzeven4 жыл бұрын

    What was the distance ? What was the time of the winner ? And the time of the slowest ?

  • @Pushyhog
    @Pushyhog5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @cratecruncher6687
    @cratecruncher6687 Жыл бұрын

    There seems to be an audible difference between sounds of the different type vehicles as they pass the microphone. Really interesting.

  • @Britclip

    @Britclip

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed, a fascinating aspect of the event.

  • @OperationDarkside
    @OperationDarkside3 жыл бұрын

    This is the quietest action I've seen in my life. Could get used to it. Would pair greatly with a cup of tea.

  • @uktrailstrekker8851
    @uktrailstrekker88513 жыл бұрын

    If people used human powered vehicles like these to get to work, we would all be a lot fitter. Perhaps some can have battery inside to help a bit over long distance.

  • @icantseethe7680

    @icantseethe7680

    3 жыл бұрын

    smart

  • @mootoast8614

    @mootoast8614

    3 жыл бұрын

    😀😀😃😃😃👍👍👍🧠🧠🧠🧠

  • @Heavywall70

    @Heavywall70

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree totally. There is no free lunch in regard to energy sources for cars and trucks Doing the moving ourselves is the only answer I believe.

  • @saltboy4841

    @saltboy4841

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lots of velomobiles have a battery, and are used as daily commuters, they're very interesting :)

  • @FSniffer

    @FSniffer

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the netherlands most people use bicycles

  • @NicolasValentinScotland
    @NicolasValentinScotland Жыл бұрын

    Good show

  • @BlazeloflGlory
    @BlazeloflGlory3 жыл бұрын

    I love the sound of all the wrenches flying getting ready for the race. These men and women mean business.

  • @Heavywall70
    @Heavywall703 жыл бұрын

    I love these machines and I love the footage that demonstrates just how crazy fast the fairings make a typical recumbent. It seems the two wheeled versions are the best mechanical option for outright speed Just as the first fellow said he was an average rider I was just wondering what a Cavendish or a Sagan could do in one of these. I’d venture they’d need slightly better tyre tech to handle the force a top flight cyclist could generate in corners

  • @Britclip

    @Britclip

    3 жыл бұрын

    I like the idea of a Cavendish v Sagan race. Thanks for your comment.

  • @TimpBizkit

    @TimpBizkit

    10 ай бұрын

    I want to see what speed it would do with a high output mid drive motor.

  • @RonaldArthurDewhirst
    @RonaldArthurDewhirst2 жыл бұрын

    I took part in a HPV race in the 1980's on a Trice recumbent. That was in Lancaster, we rode there from Leeds and did a bit of camping on the way. Great adventure! Faired two wheelers are the fastest, tricycles more comfortable when touring.

  • @Victor-my1hi

    @Victor-my1hi

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats what I tought too, I wouldn't give up the comgort of the trike for some extra speed :))

  • @belperflyer7419
    @belperflyer74192 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. They look so beautiful. One overtook my wife and I on our tandem when we were in France a few years ago on the cycle track between Caan and Ouistreham - left us for dead :). A hillier course might have been revealing. My main reservation about recumbents is that, when touring, you get a better view of the ditch than the scenery over the hedges but they are wonderful machines none the less.

  • @richeeg3271

    @richeeg3271

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I think that's the main problem, if you were to commute using them

  • @Bobbylegs37

    @Bobbylegs37

    Жыл бұрын

    Not true with a high racer recumbent. I ride mine to work when I can (19.6 km), and I'm just as high up as a tucked upright cyclist. It's easy to lean up and balance as well, just check out Volae and Bacchetta stick bikes.

  • @LordBikealot
    @LordBikealot11 ай бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @jonathanfulford6655
    @jonathanfulford6655 Жыл бұрын

    That was a great weekend and roasting hot!!

  • @Britclip

    @Britclip

    Жыл бұрын

    It was really hot - good times.

  • @Janshevik
    @Janshevik3 жыл бұрын

    looks like that red bull competition, but these vehicles are legit, I would love to drive one of those

  • @GWAYGWAY1
    @GWAYGWAY12 жыл бұрын

    I liked this but was wondering where it was, then I cottoned on it was less than 8 miles from me at the old Betteshanger Colliery site, I had never been there but will visit it soon.

  • @Britclip

    @Britclip

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s an good place Graham.

  • @WarzoneTV-gn9eb
    @WarzoneTV-gn9eb Жыл бұрын

    This was fun.

  • @ashoakwillow
    @ashoakwillow Жыл бұрын

    I think Bradley Wiggins, talking about the Tour de France, said 'All i have to do is go out and produce 300 Watts for seven hours'. I think we should have a unit of energy named in honour of Bradley Wiggins, so a third of a kilowatt is a 'Brad' or a 'Wigg'. It would help all of us understand how addicted to cheap energy we have become, that a top athlete can barely keep a TV running. We might ask, 'How many Brads does it take to keep a typical SUV doing 70 mph down a motorway'? Keeps our choices of lifestyle in perspective.

  • @nokintendo9132
    @nokintendo91322 жыл бұрын

    The engineering is impressive.

  • @ti994apc
    @ti994apc Жыл бұрын

    This is what Tour de France should be. The upright bike old school limitation is ridiculous.

  • @A.J.1656

    @A.J.1656

    Жыл бұрын

    The fact that they have rules about the angle of the saddle goes to show they have way over regulated the sport. They should only have 3 rules: must be two wheels, must have brakes, must be powered solely by the rider.

  • @yukiko_5051

    @yukiko_5051

    2 ай бұрын

    Recumbent suck on climbing, which is the most popular part of Tour de France

  • @TheRealRobertG
    @TheRealRobertG11 ай бұрын

    Pretty sure the world championship of human powered vehicles is just… *The Tour de France*

  • @ammulhare1644
    @ammulhare1644 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing humans, amazing machines, amazing weather!

  • @samj1185
    @samj1185 Жыл бұрын

    If you enjoyed this then look up the Battle Mountain Challenge.

  • @JackRabbit-wy4gx
    @JackRabbit-wy4gx3 жыл бұрын

    I guess no one had a desire to know how long the race was, how long it took, and who won.

  • @arnemadsen4556

    @arnemadsen4556

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thougt the same...why should it interest people how fast they go, who is the best riders, are they all running in the same class (2 and 3-wheelers, and with or without aero-cover) and that kind of things.....

  • @funquay2219

    @funquay2219

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@arnemadsen4556 It's not the winning, it's the taking part that counts!

  • @RoadWarrior427

    @RoadWarrior427

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly right, I was waiting to find out which vehicle was fastest, how fast they were going etc. As someone new to recumbents I'm wanting to learn everything I can about them.

  • @bonerici

    @bonerici

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought it was excellent. You can look up the times and the race, it's all online. This is about capturing the ambience.

  • @marchellochiovelli7259

    @marchellochiovelli7259

    Жыл бұрын

    @@funquay2219 No... It's about winning. Only losers say what you say.

  • @davidcouch572
    @davidcouch57210 ай бұрын

    Great Fun

  • @thedarkfalafel9323
    @thedarkfalafel932311 ай бұрын

    It’d be interesting to see an average dude in one of these recumbents race against Evenepoel on a 40k TT

  • @lookbehideyou1767
    @lookbehideyou17674 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @Williamottelucas
    @Williamottelucas Жыл бұрын

    It would be good to know how far the race actually was!

  • @nicknelson9450

    @nicknelson9450

    Жыл бұрын

    And how fast

  • @Mauriciomel1
    @Mauriciomel12 жыл бұрын

    Good

  • @greenleafyman1028
    @greenleafyman10282 жыл бұрын

    This is the quietest car racing I've ever watched.

  • @Britclip

    @Britclip

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good aren't they?

  • @rivercarson5763
    @rivercarson57634 жыл бұрын

    Who was the guy in the orange and blue velomobile without a head bubble? Just had a clear nose. Looked like they might have been second to hear the bell. I'd like to try and find more details on their velomobile.

  • @sebastianziegler2749

    @sebastianziegler2749

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did somebody now what kind of velomobile is was?

  • @Entity_BlackRed777
    @Entity_BlackRed7773 жыл бұрын

    On 2:47, it suprised me, as this PURPL one was different from the others, as it only had 2 wheels, and was going faster as well.

  • @nicksutton2964

    @nicksutton2964

    Жыл бұрын

    That was Steve Slasher Slade in his Beano. He was World Champ a couple of times I think. In this race, he was faster than all but one, another 2-wheeled missile, white, called Peregrine on a Birk (PoB) and piloted by Charles Henry. I wish I could have been there to watch them.

  • @amosvesa9290
    @amosvesa92902 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I like the 2 wheeler streamlined one. (3:01) I think it looks great. Just curious, has anyone used one of these 2 wheels recumbents on a busy street or in a city?

  • @richeeg3271

    @richeeg3271

    Жыл бұрын

    I think some of them have extra parking wheels (I don't think the race versions do, though). Without them you're screwed while waiting on the red light

  • @andyb.1026
    @andyb.102611 ай бұрын

    Where is this event held ? Is there a website for more info and events 😊😊

  • @user-kw1kp2sp3o
    @user-kw1kp2sp3o2 жыл бұрын

    Интересный спорт,с удовольствием бы посоревновался.

  • @seanmelvin5115
    @seanmelvin51153 жыл бұрын

    Hello all, looking for help. I am a former cycling now ultra runner looking into trikes. I have attached a video. Question is if you took the guys in that video and replaced the bikes with trikes and took out the cornering would those guys be able to do those speeds or anything close to them? I use the video only as an example of the level of rider and the flat land. The type of trike would be something like the ICE VTX. @ Thank you so much for your time and help Be well

  • @1961kickboxer
    @1961kickboxer4 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @a.kievstar0256
    @a.kievstar02568 ай бұрын

    Does anybody know, how the small auxilary wheels on a full covered single track velomobile are working ?

  • @johnbrinson8094
    @johnbrinson8094 Жыл бұрын

    Do they come with A.C.

  • @peterwilliamson4296
    @peterwilliamson42963 жыл бұрын

    Who won?

  • @The_Savage_Wombat
    @The_Savage_Wombat11 ай бұрын

    How well do these hold up against some Tour de France riders?

  • @towhee7472
    @towhee7472 Жыл бұрын

    Are you allowed to draft?

  • @AntiqueCycles
    @AntiqueCycles11 ай бұрын

    Anyone ever find out the distance of this race and what the winning time was? 🤔

  • @jackglossop4859
    @jackglossop48592 жыл бұрын

    Does anybody know with the two wheelers: are they built on existing recumbents or are they spec built?

  • @nicksutton2964

    @nicksutton2964

    Жыл бұрын

    The first and second-place two-wheelers are quite different. The brown Beano is a monocoque carbon/kevlar shell with the mechanics glued/bonded inside and the lid sealed shut with adhesive tape. It is front-wheel drive. The white (winner in this race) is a carbon shell mounted on a recumbent called the Birk Comet. It is rear-wheel drive with proper suspension.The bike is called Peregrine on a Birk or just PoB. It can be used on public roads (in less busy areas I would say) because it is easy to get in and out (the whole top half hinges forward and you can step in easily) and has doors that open on the bottom for your feet to touch the ground when you are stationary. I think you can still buy the PoB but the Beano probably not.

  • @JPER-cv2lq
    @JPER-cv2lq3 жыл бұрын

    They need a playing card clipped to the frame and vibration on the spokes so we hear them coming.

  • @grumben123
    @grumben123 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting that there are two basic design concepts that are used. First is two wheels (faster and less stable) versus three. Second is open cockpit (lighter bus less aerodynamic) versus fairing. I expect that eventually there will be an “optimum design choice will come to dominate.

  • @kevinmithnick9993

    @kevinmithnick9993

    11 ай бұрын

    I think I would sacrifice aerodynamic for cooling

  • @FatBug12
    @FatBug123 жыл бұрын

    How do stop on 2 wheel velo mobile without falling?

  • @FatBug12

    @FatBug12

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Sen Se seriously?

  • @ZesPak
    @ZesPakАй бұрын

    The UCI has a lot to explain. I wonder which of these designs would have won out if the UCI wasn't such a geriatric meddling bunch. 3:00 I've never seen a two wheel fully enclosed recumbent, that seems insane.

  • @aroundandround
    @aroundandround11 ай бұрын

    How can the ones riding what seems like a regular bike but just sitting supine be faster than a standard road racing bike?

  • @karthiknayaka8611
    @karthiknayaka8611 Жыл бұрын

    Who all are here after spotting it in Bangalore😍

  • @z0uLess
    @z0uLess4 жыл бұрын

    What are the numbers on the speed benefits in the two wheelers vs the three wheelers? How does watts translate to kph in comparison?

  • @Britclip

    @Britclip

    4 жыл бұрын

    No idea.

  • @replikvltyoutube3727

    @replikvltyoutube3727

    4 жыл бұрын

    Idk about watts but two wheelers have much lower resistence both because only 2 wheels touch the ground and their body or shell if you wish is much narrower

  • @Bang6484a
    @Bang6484a2 жыл бұрын

    The next race when?

  • @Britclip

    @Britclip

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not sure - it does depends on this pesky pandemic.

  • @rabure
    @rabure11 ай бұрын

    Mad Max 6 ?

  • @number1genoa
    @number1genoa9 ай бұрын

    Cooling the body would be an issue in a full fairing ?

  • @mlee6050

    @mlee6050

    2 ай бұрын

    What I heard is 10c warmer than outside but depends on velomobile as some have great vents and visor to keep you cool, main downside is sitting in sweat

  • @TheGamingChad.
    @TheGamingChad.11 ай бұрын

    looks like a flying shoe 3:30 😂

  • @prisnrev5265
    @prisnrev52653 жыл бұрын

    Human power car bike, i've never seen before

  • @Britclip

    @Britclip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great aren't they?

  • @christian8933
    @christian89333 жыл бұрын

    So how do you stop the two wheel closed ones?

  • @kudosbudo

    @kudosbudo

    3 жыл бұрын

    You don't unless you can be caught by somebody haha!

  • @g0tfrohwned

    @g0tfrohwned

    3 жыл бұрын

    Needs retractable "landing gear" like an airplane :^)

  • @segaiuolo
    @segaiuolo2 жыл бұрын

    The competition is called "Suck it, UCI!"

  • @pwood5733
    @pwood57333 жыл бұрын

    These bikes are beautiful ... where form is dictated by function mmmmmmmmm if only i could afford one lol

  • @archie8788
    @archie87883 жыл бұрын

    Gosh! I want one :) Are these wonderful things road legal in the UK?

  • @Britclip

    @Britclip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure - best check with these guys - www.bhpc.org.uk/

  • @archie8788

    @archie8788

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Britclip thank you

  • @cedriclynch

    @cedriclynch

    Жыл бұрын

    They are road legal in the UK if they conform to the rules (mainly about brakes) that apply to a bicycle or tricycle (as the case may be). Although it is not a legal requirement at the moment it would obviously be advisable to arrange for a way give turn signals if you cannot stick your arm out of the vehicle.

  • @zhamoua
    @zhamoua3 жыл бұрын

    with that weather i prefer without those covers

  • @grzyb11
    @grzyb112 жыл бұрын

    Let’s make f1 recumbents a thing

  • @dangolfishin
    @dangolfishin Жыл бұрын

    -Hops on regular road bike and smokes them all

  • @amarkrroy7337
    @amarkrroy73378 ай бұрын

    😅😊nice👍😊😅dude🎉🎉😅

  • @vn6191
    @vn6191 Жыл бұрын

    😂👍型设计

  • @TheOscarelo
    @TheOscarelo Жыл бұрын

    ei como en las caricaturas

  • @aronlane4664
    @aronlane46642 жыл бұрын

    Being so much more efficient and faster it's surprising racing these is such a tiny sport compared to standard bike racing , for recreation normal bikes are better in quite a few ways though, I'd imagine these would be difficult to ride in a strong side wind

  • @aroundandround
    @aroundandround11 ай бұрын

    This is the Dad Bod Tour de France.

  • @metaldadhu
    @metaldadhu2 жыл бұрын

    that bell is annoying. good job, all racers!

  • @ryanwiebrecht6529
    @ryanwiebrecht65295 жыл бұрын

    How many bikes are there? If it’s less that 200 it’s not the worlds largest.

  • @casualguy393

    @casualguy393

    2 жыл бұрын

    This one has only the fastest riders who are up for the challenge. There was no limit to entry, so it is valid.

  • @WorldEngine64
    @WorldEngine643 ай бұрын

    the wheels make them sound like engine noise

  • @BEEBEE159
    @BEEBEE1593 жыл бұрын

    This video is what rush hour in the real world should look like, instead of thousands of fat people riding to work in 4,000 pound vehicles, with just one person in each car.

  • @smartcatcollarproject5699

    @smartcatcollarproject5699

    3 жыл бұрын

    The problem would be strong lateral wind, or heavy rain, not to speak about snow... True that the SUV trend is offsetting any progress achieved with more efficient ICE's and electrical vehicles, when it comes to save energy and the environment.

  • @wiegraf9009

    @wiegraf9009

    Жыл бұрын

    @@smartcatcollarproject5699 lateral wind is not such a big issue in these vehicles. Snow can be dealt with as has been shown in Sweden I believe. Heavy rain would probably be the biggest issue but it's not a good enough reason to go with cars as a primary mode of transformation.

  • @georgekrpan3181
    @georgekrpan3181 Жыл бұрын

    I rarely see recumbents anymore. I never encountered one going any faster than an ordinary bike. It's not the recumbent, it's the recumbent rider, lol.

  • @thebeginner2280
    @thebeginner22803 жыл бұрын

    Who won tho? i mean who came first?

  • @A.J.1656
    @A.J.1656 Жыл бұрын

    I just looked up the cost of the bike that finished 2nd. It can be yours for only $37,800 USD.

  • @samuelcruz9258
    @samuelcruz9258 Жыл бұрын

    Es injusto...debe haber 2 categorías, aerodinámica y convencional ó abierta. Ví muchos aerodinámicos que frenaron para dar espacio a los convencionales

  • @melanol3124
    @melanol3124Ай бұрын

    They started before "go"

  • @michaelhorner4011
    @michaelhorner40113 жыл бұрын

    When roadie meet indy ....say hello to the peapod bicycle ......swoosh

  • @donmiles5080
    @donmiles508010 ай бұрын

    It's a bike race.

  • @Jansoom
    @Jansoom4 жыл бұрын

    The following link is one team’s experience at the Final round of the Australian HPV series, a 24 hour race held at Sturt Reserve Murray Bridge South Australia. With over 200 HPVs from Schools and private teams competing in different classes. kzread.info/dash/bejne/paaHrKmPe6uWYtI.html

  • @pumfeethermodynamics3286
    @pumfeethermodynamics3286 Жыл бұрын

    its like a formula one race but slower and funnier