One of the races at the Tour de Grove was for recumbent cycles, three-wheeled, hand cranked machines. They are often used by people with injuries or diseases that affect the legs.. These competitors take their racing as seriously as the bicycle riders.
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superbe post, j'aime beaucoup la derniere photo, avec cette sensation de chaleur sortant de la route
Always wanted to try one of these!
I agree with Olivier, the last shot is fabulous.
If they have head support there is danger of falling in sleep. I think that there where some tests here in Holland about that aspect of cycling in a lying position.
I also do not understand how they could maintain that position of the head and neck. Hopefully there is someone at the end of the ride that is ready to give them a neck and shoulder massage.
I just saw Kate's Visual St. Paul post and today she has recumbent tricycles featured as well. Rather than a race, she is showing a couple who is on a three-month cycling trip.
Dave's comment on my blog re. your trikes sent me over here. These certainly are different from the ones I feature today. Come see!
Fantastic viewpoint in the last image Bob, but my neck is aching just from looking at above shots. I was watching a movie on TV the other evening and there was a scene set in St Louis and there in the background was the Arch, I got a little excited to see it I must admit!!
I have read that recumbent bicycles are supposed to be better for the riders than traditional bicycles. But, I can't undertstand those claims. I am sticking with my trusty Trek.
Bob,
Wonderful photos of these riders with so very much determination! I especially love the last one. Well how did you do that one? Oh maybe your knees aren't completely shot are they!
Thanks for these. I hope you will share with the participants!
V
I've seen lots of recumbent bikes, but none that low with such an oblique angles. I'd need a back and neck rest.
This is amazing! I also love the bottom shot.
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