I am just curious.....I am an elite Wheelchair runner and I have also
started handcycling in the last year, (mainly to get better in the
chair) but why do many average handcyclists (or "crank - chair (a
pathetic term attempting to be the synomous with racing chair)) insist
on participating or their participation in RUNNING road races,
marathons, and wheelchair Racing (running) events??? This just seems
silly to me....Although Joe Dowlings recent definition puts Recumbant
bikes, handcycles, everyday chairs, and Racing chairs all in the same
category.....
A Bicycle includes a seat, handle bars, Gears, wheels, and a
chain.....so does a Handcycle (sorry, Crank-Chair)
Racing a wheelchair is the equivilant to running....
Handcycling is the equivilant to Cycling.....
just makes since to me....considering the best handcyclists in the world
agree.....
I am just curious.....I am an elite Wheelchair runner and I have also started handcycling in the last year, (mainly to get better in the chair) but why do many...
CJ, Man...shit...your opening a can of worms! In retrospect, I guess you wanted to stir up some winter dialogue on this board! LOL! I would have to agree...
LOL Handcrank? WHeelchair RUnner? sound really funny~! I bet the one who invented the wheel is having a BLAST laughing out loud and farting at the same...
In my opinion racing chairs are not comparable to running and handcycles are not comparable to traditional cycles. The fact is we are only going to be truly...
John, Don't worry about what anybody says. Just compete in anything and everything you can regardless of running or cycling event. Just stay active. This is...
John, Warren is absolutely right, I put the headline on this because I wanted a response...... I am taking your experience into account as well..... the...
Retard....LOL.....you going to be in Athens, so, I can whoop your ass again? Warren highspeedcjb <highspeedcjb@...> wrote: John, Warren is absolutely...
Good point. I was there once like most others. The first couple of years were the toughest. Guess it depends on ability as to how you compare to some extent.....
Tomorrow I will be getting a court order stating I can't handcycle in any handcycling races in the Washington DC Metro area for three years. Does this also...
Really? Are you serious? If so, why? That sounds nuts........ Ken <hcwildman007@...> wrote: Tomorrow I will be getting a court order stating I can't...
Hand Cycles should have their own class, seperate from those push racing chairs. But don't try to keep us out of any racing venue that will allow us to...
If they allow you, welcome you--GREAT! But to file a lawsuit to ride a handcycle in a marathon is stupid, wrong and totally self centered. It runners years of...
Bob Vogel
rhvshark@...
Feb 1, 2006 10:36 pm
Hey Bob you are right on that i have not entered any races yet but i know the difference enuff to know. Ive ridden more than 26 miles on my handcycle but never...
I am starting to see some hope here....BOB is right on...... and the idea of the handcycle event on the reservation sounds promising, especially if you can get...
Hi BadMobile, Steve told me about the REZ ride that was put together--it sounds like it was FANTASTIC!!! All the best in putting together more rides. I love...
Bob Vogel
rhvshark@...
Feb 3, 2006 10:48 pm
YES INDEED IN CYCLING EVENTS....OR TOURS.....OR GROUP RIDES WITH OTHER BIKES! ... racing chairs. But don't try to keep us out of any racing venue that will...
yup people like u 3amigos inspire me in return i know people hav been touch by me. oct 2005 rezride to welness a 13y/o w/c kid joined us u wouldve love to have...
Hmmmmmmm Lets see if I got this. It seems that everyone here is saying the same thing. 1 look for events in your area that allow handcycles. 2 only enter a...
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