Is this because the knee-bikes or the the fact they are AB's . Here in Europe you see a lot of knee-bikes also used by paraplegic from division C. The people...
ab's should be riding bicycles ... From: mathiasger To: handcyclists@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 1:04 AM Subject: handcyclists Re:...
What if they like handcycling with the best intentions in stead of cycling. It's better to do a "strange" sports for your situation (e.g. : handcycling ab's )...
if you're racing that means you have no problems on being passive, It's a matter of principles. It's like, in cycling they are a small fish in a big pond and...
Good points. Although, I have always thought that someone who uses a wheelchair on a daily basis has an upper body advantage over the average a.b. My fear is...
That is a good point also. The problem is that we would need to have enough people racing in each "class". With as few people that show up at races, it would...
As it is, we don't have enough people handcycling in events. If you start different divisions it will be even harder to find event sponsors and suporters. You...
I think the classification should stay the way it is. HOWEVER, the only logical solution I see to leveling competition would be to add another class. The...
Seth...good thoughts. Regardless of restrictions, someone will always have "better" equipment. Look at Lance Armstrong. As for handcycling being the "greatest"...
It doesnt bother me to compete against an AB, although, they may have some advantages. The only AB that can compete with any of us here in the states is Chris...
I think all bikes should be restricted to narrow grip like the regular bicycle pedal stance because the wide grip gives some an advantage. Also in HCA all...
I think all bikes should be restricted to narrow grip like the regular bicycle pedal stance because the wide grip gives some an advantage. Also in HCA all...
that IS a good Idea SEth <ions82@...> wrote: I think the classification should stay the way it is. HOWEVER, the only logical solution I see to leveling...
From my own experience and after watching AB working with their bike I think the main reason why AB (and low amputees I'd say) with kneebikes are faster than...
"I think the main reason why AB (and low amputees I'd say) with kneebikes are faster than paraplegics is not only because they can lean their body weight on...
Geoff Congrats! Great time! How much faster was your time compared to last year?How were the weather conditions? You are the only guy in the top 10 that...
Thanks. However, Ken Higgins's name is not listed in the official results because he lost his chip early in the race. He and I came in at the same time. I...
Geoff, Good job! 83 handcycles on the start.....awesome, just shows how much the sport is growing. What kind of bike was Todd Philpot from AUS on? Yours in...
he had a custom made bike built in Germany fitted specifically around him --cost--$15K !!!!!!! BTW NYC was awesome --so many bikes so many people--awesome day...
yeah it was the Queensboro--the Dutch couln't seem to climb real well--makes since since most of the country is below sea level! Geoff and I took off going up...
The Outdoor Life Network (OLN) will run the program. I'm not certain but I think Phil Liggett calls the Tour de France...great anouncer. Ron NWHC Hello Ron, It...
Hello all, If anyone is looking to buy an xlt gold with a ti fork and seat let me know im selling mine. It is like new and has no paint right now but if you...
Ken, Pls. send me your email address again. I've misplaced it and need to send some New York City Marathon photos. Thanks __________________________________ Do...
Well im a T6 and after alot of time I have finally desided that this bike isnt the best choice for me. I know I know all of you how told me that it was the...
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