While at Battle Mountain the film crew was filming everything and one week later they have posted a teaser video and some pictures. Super exciting. http://www.humanpowerthefilm.com/intro.html. For the most part I managed to stay out of there way but I might manage an appearance by crashing at the catch area. They did manage a picture of Varnator on my personal best run as shown after the jump.
What an event, Sam Whittingham set a New Wold Record speed of 82.819 mph, Barbara Buatois set a new women's record of 75.458 mph and Greg Westlake set a armpowered record of 43.495 mph. Many personal bests were also set.
Thank you Scott Wilson for crewing, Al and Alice and all the volunteers for making the event happen. Also thank you Mike Galeoto, Mark Muller, Garrie Hill and Hans.
New pavement. Good Fitness. Same Bike. Battle mountain 2009 is a go. Tomarrow we depart and hopefully I will be able to set some fast times. Thank you Newmont Mining Corporation and Hydrive Energy for sponsering this years event.
This is the official press release for the 10th Annual Human Power Challenge. If the stars align I will be attending this year and I look forward to some hot laps, good people and amazing vehicles.
Human powered vehicles invaded Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA last weekend and this upcomming weekend they will attack Portland State Portland, OR.
As Battle Mountain 2008 rapidly approaches I am making final preparations to the vehicle.
I am very pleased and excited to announce my support crew.
I met Bill, shown below, at the PIR Human Power Challenge with his WAW electric assist velomobile. Bill is an active member of the Oregon Human Vehicles (OHPV).
As the Battle Mountain event approaches I need to recruit some volunteers.
What I need:
It seems likely I will need help from three people each day of the event. I am working on reducing the number, but that is what the vehicle currently requires. During launch two people support the vehicle while one person tapes. After that one person launches and one person drives the chase vehicle.
What I can offer:
Volunteer for me, and all your wildest dreams will come true. Hey, it worked for Pedro. Maybe not your wildest dreams but you will get a super cool Team Varnator T-shirt.
There was a flourish of activity in the international hour record category's recently. Good job everyone for the excellent results.
Congratulations Damjan Zabovnik for the world 1-hour distance record at 87.109 km.
From www.eivie.com
"Dekra Test Oval, Germany; Damjan + Eivie II set the world 1-hour distance record: 87.109 km. Due to very humid air and consequently fog on the windshield, Damjan was fighting with visibility for more than half of hour, while speed was dropping step by step from 94 km/h down to 82 km/h."
Be sure to check out Human Power The Film. 
Battle Mountain 2009 has come and gone.
Human Power Vehicle Fun Day at San Jose Velodrome May 30, 2009. After the Jump, an email from the event organizers Carol and George Leone.
This is the official press release for the 10th Annual Human Power Challenge. If the stars align I will be attending this year and I look forward to some hot laps, good people and amazing vehicles.
