Different Strokes

This paper discusses the designs and development of human-powered vehicles (HPV). Several new records have been set with what are called HPV. In the space of three weeks, Fast Freddy Markham sets a new record for the longest hour-long ride-53.34 miles-an d Greg Kolodziejzyk put more miles under his tires in 24 hours than anyone in human-powered history, 650.5. Markham and his foes have a chance to ride their HPVs only at competitions, since they need a crew to help get them in and out of their sealed shells. Weaver has set many speed records himself and has beaten Markham in several top speed races. Markham's approach makes the most sense for an hour-long race, where there is plenty of time for experience to shine and technology to break down. It is found that while Markham's hour-long record is likely to remain unbroken for sometime Weaver still holds the US record for top speed, having hit 78.02 mph in his Cutting Edge in 2001.