[BarbaRosa]

Pedal Power

Saddle Up Yer Velomobile
Torrential rain and even snow is nothing to a versatile velomobile. Popular in Europe, these all-weather, human-powered vehicles are finally being produced domestically in the United States.
By Bryan Ball. :: WIRED :: Jan 23, 2006 | 2:00 AM


remember that dorky car in the movie BRAZIL? imagine this little thing getting T boned by a H3

 

[MudGrrl]

imagine this thing gettng t-boned by a friggin smart car....

 

[sanjuro]

However, on flat ground and gentle grades the velomobile’s performance can be quite impressive. Unless However, on flat ground and gentle grades the velomobile’s performance can be quite impressive. Unless you live in the Rockies, a velomobile will almost certainly best your commute times on a standard bicycle and can even outrun a car in heavy traffic.

Good thing I don't live in the Rockies. I can expect to start motoring my 65 lb Velomobile around SF: