JohnnyK's blog

This spring it looks like we will be hosting the 2010 ASME Human Powered Vehicle, East Coast Challenge.  We are still working out details, but it is looking good.

As far as build the vehicle, we are ready for the new semester and will be building a replica of this past vehicle, "Ripped Rider".  The new vehicle will be slightly smaller, much lighter, and more aerodynamic.  Many members of our team will be returning and our advisor will be advising from the road as he will be away, studying Human Powered Vehicles this semester.

It has been a while since I last wrote something here... at this year's competition we did very well.  Our top speed this year was 35+ mph, hit by Joe S.

Unfortunately, there was an issue with the Endurance course and the endurence event was turned into a Double Elimination - Drag Race Bracket.  As much fun as this was, the Endurance Event was what we were prepared for.

All in all, we had an excelent weekend.  Thanks to everyone who went to the event!

Well… it’s been a while since my last update, so here’s the scoop…

Over the course of the past month or so we have gone through a lot of changes with the vehicle.  From reconstructing the rear axle, to cutting 18 inches off the rear end of the vehicle and creating the dome cover/roll bar, a lot of work has been done.  With all the excitement we are ready for this year’s competition.