World Championships 2013
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Topic: World Championships 2013
Posted By: Adrian Setter
Subject: World Championships 2013
Date Posted: 09 July 2012 at 11:18am
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I see on the http://www.whpva.org/" rel="nofollow - WHPVA web site a date and location for the 2013 Worlds:
The venue for the HPV World Championship 2013 has also been fixed. HPV Deutschland e. V. has decided to host this at Leer, Germany on 21. - 23. June 2013. For an event in Germany, it's about as close as you could get to us, too: about a http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=51.82486033449089~7.511137425899506&lvl=6&dir=0&sty=r&eo=0&rtp=pos.51.922852_4.478460_Rotterdam%2C%20Netherlands___e_~pos.53.237511_7.461764_Leer%2C%20NI%2C%20Germany___e_&mode=D&rtop=0~0~0~&form=LMLTCC" rel="nofollow - 190-mile drive from Rotterdam. ------------- Challenge Hurricane - MicWic Delta (Front half) - Burrows Ratracer |
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Posted By: Yanto
Date Posted: 09 July 2012 at 4:28pm
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I think it is on closed roads, so that rules me out! |
Posted By: LeeW
Date Posted: 09 July 2012 at 7:01pm
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Would you rather have open roads? (noooo!!! please not after that 20km TT at Tilberg!!) ------------- Current fleet: Milan SL MK2 #027, Fujin SL II, Beany! |
Posted By: Yanto
Date Posted: 09 July 2012 at 7:05pm
no....................... !I'd rather have it on a track so i can compete!
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Posted By: Wyndrake
Date Posted: 09 July 2012 at 8:41pm
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After watching David Hembrow's video of the 2009 event, I think I fancy a trip to Leer, although the 100km event might be a touch tough for this 'ole pensioner. But, Ian P. you must go - have a look at the videos at: http://www.aviewfromthecyclepath.com/2009/08/leer-european-championships.html and tot up the number of straw bales you could take out each lap! Alan B. |
Posted By: Yanto
Date Posted: 09 July 2012 at 9:23pm
| I counted 135.... But i think i might get stuck crossing the cycle paths! |
Posted By: fards
Date Posted: 14 July 2012 at 8:55pm
Take the KinderQuest :) |
Yanto wrote:Posted By: Warekiwi
Date Posted: 15 July 2012 at 8:39pm
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I like that new name for the QXS! "KinderQuest" sounds much better! Better than what one of my sons called my one- "Giant yellow condom" ------------- QuattroVelo #13 (2016)now eQV! Snoek#18 Too tight! Brompton P6- for shoppping! Vitus Escarpe eMTB for off-road fun. |
Posted By: fards
Date Posted: 17 July 2012 at 10:43am
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Using googles new "bicycling" (that's us on three wheels out then) directions, it comes in at 340km 210Miles to the closest border crossing to Leer from europort, plus another 30km/20miles or so into Germany.. Or according to google 18hrs which sounds quick until you think that's 12mph which is about right using the Dutch networks. :D Doable in one long day, although racing the day after may be a bit hard work. http://goo.gl/maps/PYi1" rel="nofollow - http://goo.gl/maps/PYi1 |
Posted By: Yanto
Date Posted: 17 July 2012 at 8:04pm
| I'm not going! |
Posted By: tim.p
Date Posted: 02 December 2012 at 8:00pm
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must be fairly velo-friendly, on account of the Germans being quite fond of velomobiles i'm just worried about the hpv association banning fully-faired juniors ------------- more speed! |
Posted By: Wyndrake
Date Posted: 02 December 2012 at 10:31pm
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What's this, what's this ..... about this dastardly plot to stop famous Cornishman and current Junior World HPV Champion, Tim Parker retaining his title? If true, we should withdraw our Ambassador immediately, stop buying German beer or ask our Secretary to 'do something! That'll sort 'em  Alan von B. |
Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 02 December 2012 at 10:38pm
Can't rely on him for anything...  Seriously... Does anybody know if this is likely to be an issue?? If so we really should make our feelings known... We have several quick fully faired juniors - As well as Tm, Sarah will still just be a junior next year and was going frighteningly fast in the Yellow Donkey... and Jack has also been going well in the Paul Davies machine that I failed miserably to ride with the lid on... Anybody know if he will still be a junior in 2013?? ------------- |
Posted By: graydog
Date Posted: 03 December 2012 at 7:27am
| As I'm clearl short enough to be a junior. I think it ought to be on height not age form now on!!! |
Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 03 December 2012 at 8:36am
Seconded! ------------- |
Posted By: fards
Date Posted: 03 December 2012 at 12:50pm
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sounds silly too me! I imagine Chris won't be too happy when he finds out that Tim can't race. |
Posted By: Yanto
Date Posted: 03 December 2012 at 5:58pm
Is there a rule from the WPVA saying that junios cannot be FF? If not then i don't see how they can stop you, or any other junior taking part. But if you planning on attending and they do say something I'm sure there will be a lot of vocal UK [eople lobbying on your behalf!
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Posted By: tim.p
Date Posted: 03 December 2012 at 6:54pm
In that case i'll stop worrying then! ------------- more speed! |
Posted By: Richard Ballant
Date Posted: 06 December 2012 at 2:42pm
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I've sent a query . . . facts soon.
------------- Richard Ballantine Chairman |
Posted By: Richard Ballant
Date Posted: 06 December 2012 at 3:23pm
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Heike Bunte says the rumour isn't so. To the contrary, they support as much diversity as possible. News in English and German will posted on the website from January onward. Go, Tim! ------------- Richard Ballantine Chairman |
Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 06 December 2012 at 4:13pm
Many thanks Richard!!!  ------------- |
Posted By: tim.p
Date Posted: 07 December 2012 at 4:26pm
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Seconded! ------------- more speed! |
Posted By: Twed
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 12:56pm
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PHEW! We the Tweds are planning transport (purchase of appropriate vehicle) and bikes to ensure a certain Twedette races in the YeloDonkey. Bad News: She started to train. GoodNews: It only lasted a few weeks, and she now works in a Fish & Chip shop (brings the work home & scoffs it!). ------------- Never believe an atom they make up everything. |
Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 1:29pm
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Posted By: tim.p
Date Posted: 10 December 2012 at 4:24pm
Phew! At least this way I stand a chance of keeping up!  ------------- more speed! |
Posted By: tincanracer
Date Posted: 06 February 2013 at 12:15pm
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Greetings all, I want to go to this event, for the first time. Has anyone researched routes, accomodation etc. I am driving from South Oxfordshire and google maps keeps sending me to Dover with a long drive at the other end, what is the best crossing? Is there camping or is it B&B or whatever? Any advice for a newbie to the World Championships would be gratefully receievd. Cheers Stuart ------------- Laid Back in Spirit |
Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 06 February 2013 at 1:12pm
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Just for info the event flyer which was posted in the member's area of the forum a while ago is here... http://www.bhpc.org.uk/Data/Sites/1/Uploads/internet_flyer_hpv_wm.pdf" rel="nofollow -
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Posted By: fards
Date Posted: 06 February 2013 at 2:02pm
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Stuart, Dover is the cheapest ferry crossing, if you're driving from the south then its the shortest as well. It's also quicker as it's not an overnight crossing which most of the others are, however you can get snared up in traffic around antwerp. Newcastle Imjuden (near amsterdam) would be the shortest amount of driving the other side, and the Major A roads are pretty quiet once you're past Amsterdam. From where you are the Harwich/Hook ferry may be easiest, not sure how sensible their prices are now, as it gets you past most of the busier bits of belgium and southern netherlands. From there its easy to head up to zwolle and across to leer. I'm not going to the worlds now, as I've committed to other stuff, but am planning on riding to cyclevision the week after. I usually go via hull/rotterdam as it's quickest/easiest/shortest ride this side then a different route every year to CV :D
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Posted By: Yanto
Date Posted: 06 February 2013 at 7:47pm
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even quicker and sometimes cheaper is Eurotunnel, i've done it from the Dronten in the Netherlands to the East Midlands in 11hrs. As Fards said in the morning especially around Antwerp traffic can be hellish, i was caught in traffic going out there once, although second time i let the Sat Nav take me on re-route through the countryside which was nice! Probably added 30km, but knowing how long i was stuck in traffic (3hrs to do about 20km) i'm sure it was actually better. Have you thought about public transport and getting a cheap flight?
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Posted By: tincanracer
Date Posted: 12 February 2013 at 12:14pm
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Thanks for these replies. I want to go by car as my son and I want to do a roadtrip together, and I am getting another car in June. Also don't fancy trying to squeeze a Kingcycle on Easyjet! I have looked and from Didcot (S Oxon) Harwich looks better. Its about the same distance as Dover but saves 150 miles on the other side. It cost about £83 each way so do-able. Has anyone who is going sorted accomodation yet? Camping is favourite for us if its nearby. Also when do registrations open? Thanks again Stuart ------------- Laid Back in Spirit |
Posted By: tim.p
Date Posted: 18 February 2013 at 3:23pm
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Registration opens march 15th for more info: http://hpv.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168&Itemid=220 ------------- more speed! |
Posted By: Jack Dekker
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 12:55pm
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dear recumbent enthousiasts, i have been informed that registration will close in about a month. People will be able to enter until the 14th of June. Jack |
Posted By: tincanracer
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 1:10pm
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I have now registered and booked the ferry, just have to learnto ride a recumbent now then! Who else is going from the UK? Stuart ------------- Laid Back in Spirit |
Posted By: Andrew S
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 4:06pm
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Hi Stuart - If you send me your postal address by PM then I'll send you a copy of all the WC2013 bumph I've been given to distribute to Englanders going to Leer. So far I only know of myself and Mike Burrows who are going. |
Posted By: tincanracer
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 8:42am
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Hi Andrew, PM sent. At Hillingdon Neil Hood said he was going with his brother as well. Stuart ------------- Laid Back in Spirit |
Posted By: hotta
Date Posted: 24 May 2013 at 6:20am
I was planning to go to leer with my brother then on to Denmark but will not be going now as I am of on Monday to care form my mum in Portugal so wont be back for some time,I will have to say I can't run castle Combe but did want to and and didn't take on running an event lightly hope I can help out when I get back but maybe next year the way things are going,sorry to let the club down,only good thing out of this is ill get some good ridding in when out in Portugal ,the road are empty  ------------- never stop it hurts less in the end |
Posted By: fards
Date Posted: 28 May 2013 at 12:34am
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Lee and I are planning on riding to leer from Europoort if anyone wants to join us, although really need to get ferry tickets from Hull booked asap. weds 19th ferry from hull, 20th ride upto Dronten, 21st ride to Leer, return over 2 days in same way back to europoort. |
Posted By: Andrew S
Date Posted: 25 June 2013 at 1:26pm
Good news for BHPC - we got:2nd overall (Steve Slade)Not bad given that we only had 5-6 who competed in all events. Expect some more 'competitive' racing in future though. We now know what it's like to race in a field of 130 on twisty city streets, a good bit of which was single-lane - in a word, scary  .There's some video of the 100km race on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYFNlMOlG8k" rel="nofollow - here . |
Posted By: Yanto
Date Posted: 25 June 2013 at 1:34pm
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Yes well done to all! So we have a young star, a fading star ( I can say that cos he doesn't look at this (or does he??)), and a near superstar!
EDIT: just watched video, interesting race! Pity Slash decided to drop it!
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Posted By: AlanGoodman
Date Posted: 25 June 2013 at 1:38pm
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Crikey!!! Well done chaps... That video is certainly scary... I wonder how they managed to get insurance for that?? ------------- |
Posted By: Andrew S
Date Posted: 25 June 2013 at 5:29pm
Some good pics here:http://www.droplimits.de/index.php/wm-2013-leer.de.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.droplimits.de/index.php/wm-2013-leer.de.htmlespecially this one of Slash:  and a face-off between Mike and Andreas Seilinger:  |
Posted By: GeoffBird
Date Posted: 25 June 2013 at 8:25pm
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Yanto wrote: "EDIT: just watched video, interesting race! Pity Slash decided to drop it!" Having watched that bit a few times, I think Slash was left with no place to go and had to stop before having time to deploy the training wheels. I was trying to work out what happened to the guy that crashed (on the tail-faired low racer). I think he took the corner too tight, lost the back end and then it caught again and he high-sided, throwing him up into the air and across the track. The velomobile went to his inside, leaving Slash, who was on the outside, with his path blocked. ------------- Right Time - Right Place - Wrong Speed |
Posted By: fards
Date Posted: 25 June 2013 at 9:28pm
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Spot the bhpc posse! Might be easier to count the non brits involved in this video on German tv.. great coverage, great event! Some minor niggles, but overall really really good! http://www.ndr.de/fernsehen/sendungen/hallo_niedersachsen/media/hallonds16187.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.ndr.de/fernsehen/sendungen/hallo_niedersachsen/media/hallonds16187.html |
Posted By: fards
Date Posted: 25 June 2013 at 9:32pm
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Pity I broke the quest(fixed by the vm.nl guys again for free!) Lee also rolled his Milan (both these on some evil cobbles while out on the social rode) And then my face (swelling has finally gone down, although looking at the videos of Sunday's race I suspect tripping my nuts off on anti histemenes might have done me some good)! Denise and J arrived after a trip of epic proportions late Sat then she raced! |
Posted By: slasher
Date Posted: 26 June 2013 at 2:05pm
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As ever Jeff got it right. It was the best option for me and the other rider. The bystanders lifted me up and pushed me off pronto, I didn't lose any positions. The rain meant that Ymte got passed me before my off and I could not risk it in the corners which is how I got passed him before the rain. There were a couple of other near misses, but a third was the best any two wheeler could do and I should know, as I was there. Many thanks to all and a big(man) kiss for Fards who fixed the training wheels with some 5 min glue. ------------- Brought to you by the makers of Beano. |
Posted By: blogwat
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 9:33am
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some more footage from the world championships http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR9Nykvp_-I" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR9Nykvp_-I looks pretty scary with all those riders.
Jeff. ------------- when your up to your waist in aligators they forget to tell you you've got to clear the swamp |
Posted By: Andrew S
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 9:58am
If anyone interested hasn't found them yet the full results are now posted here:http://www.hpv.org/files/wm2013/WK%20Leer%202013%20-%20gesamt%2020130626_II.pdf" rel="nofollow - http://www.hpv.org/files/wm2013/WK Leer 2013 - gesamt 20130626_II.pdf |
Posted By: Adrian Setter
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 11:03am
------------- Challenge Hurricane - MicWic Delta (Front half) - Burrows Ratracer |
Posted By: KevinJ
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 11:15am
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I must admit - I do think our points system is better - you can quibble about the weighting between events but ... 6 points different in the final score with 1st and 3rds and 1st and 3rd in all! Ymte came 2nd in the two long races but 8th in the 200m and is them way back! Seems crazy! (Though I know it is simple to do). And if anyone thinks I am singing my own praises - I didn't come up with the points scheme! (and I think the weighting between events was someone else as well!) I just think it is better and fairer! ------------- Kevin Jenkins Windcheetah |
Posted By: Andrew S
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 11:17am
If you go to this page:http://www.hpv.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=215&Itemid=266" rel="nofollow - http://www.hpv.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=215&Itemid=266there are links to the raw results for the three main events in spreadsheet form at the bottom of the page. All competitors, including women, are listed but there are no championship points so you can't see overall placings. |
Posted By: tincanracer
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 12:07pm
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Just had an e mail from Christoph Hipp who is one of the organisators, the women's results are being sent seperately for some reason.Stuart ------------- Laid Back in Spirit |
Posted By: marc
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 1:03pm
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Hello, you'll find a few videos taken from my speculoos here: http://vimeo.com/69160790" rel="nofollow - http://vimeo.com/69160790 A mirror is an essential add-on in these tight circumstances! See you in France in 2014! marc |
Posted By: GeoffBird
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 2:03pm
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marc wrote: "
A mirror is an essential add-on in these tight circumstances!" I don't think you needed a mirror Marc - nobody could keep up with you! ------------- Right Time - Right Place - Wrong Speed |
Posted By: Adrian Setter
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 2:20pm
Does this mean the Worlds are in France next year? Allegre in 2006 was a good do. Are any details available about where and when? ------------- Challenge Hurricane - MicWic Delta (Front half) - Burrows Ratracer |
Posted By: marc
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 2:37pm
A few guys managed to overtake me I assure you Geoff  Concerning the Worlds 2014, it should be in the Besançon area (East of France), ideally end July or beginning August, but not 100% sure as I write this. I'll keep you informed don't worry |
Posted By: blogwat
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 3:41pm
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Hi Marc you are very fast on your bike do you have any photo's of it , thanks.
Jeff. ------------- when your up to your waist in aligators they forget to tell you you've got to clear the swamp |
Posted By: marc
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 4:01pm
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It's the FWD speculoos http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_atq6Cg90KPY/SJyxbPfQ16I/AAAAAAAAAN8/SbLad4Xw8KA/s400/DSC_0846.JPG" rel="nofollow - http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_atq6Cg90KPY/SJyxbPfQ16I/AAAAAAAAAN8/SbLad4Xw8KA/s400/DSC_0846.JPG |
Posted By: Andy TS
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 5:39pm
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That looked bloody brilliant - and racing through the streets WOW got to do that. Well done to everyone that took part and just a shame about the rain slowing things down a bit. ------------- Allewedder A2, Broken Optima Baron Lowracer |
Posted By: blogwat
Date Posted: 27 June 2013 at 10:37pm
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Thanks Marc. ------------- when your up to your waist in aligators they forget to tell you you've got to clear the swamp |
Posted By: NickM
Date Posted: 04 July 2013 at 1:23pm
Woohoo! After an excellent time triking the roads of Brittany recently, a fine excuse for another trip to La Belle France |