It is not a velomobile, but it is certainly a very valid part of a transport portfolio. In the how-stuff-works category is the following, short US produced video, showing the manufacture of an iconic British folding bike, the Brompton.
Now what we need is a video showing a velomobile being made.
But wait we do! Below you can watch an Alleweder A4 build itself – apparently untouched by human hands.
There were rumours that the Dutch specialist cycle, recumbent and HPV event Cyclevision had run out of steam and been cancelled for 2013. However we learn from Ligfiets.net that this is not the case and the dates have been set for June this year.
Cyclevision has also returned to the usual location of FlevOnice near Biddinghuizen on Flevoland. Last year FlevOnice was undergoing financial difficulties which forced a relocation to the Midland Motor Racing Circuit outside Lelystad, on the other side of Flevoland. Now with a new owner those difficulties have been resolved and it is possible to return to the preferred location.
More details will be posted on the usual Cyclevision page in due course and there is also a facebook page and a facebook event page. Links to photos blogs and reports on Cyclevision 2011, the previous time at FlevOnice, are on this page.
The program is still being developed but there will be the usual races, competitions, lectures and recumbent try-out opportunities. New this year will be a dedicated dealer and manufacturer area and trade show.
A humourous take on how your velomobile might appear to “others.” Originally from the French velomobile blog envelomobile.wordpress.com.
How we see ourselves and how others see us, can sometimes by surprisingly out of alignment. It is always helpful to try and have a look through other people’s (or even animal’s) eyes, even if it only makes you smile.