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People Powered This is where we can discuss the easiest way to save on gas: People powered transportation. That's right, riding your bicycle, walking, or even taking public transportation. Not only will this save you money, but odds are it will make you healthier and save your car from wear and tear.

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Old 05-10-2007, 08:16 PM   #1
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Come see the 2007 East Coast HPV Challenge!

For those of you in the Central Florida area (anyone?)

This weekend UCF is hosting the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (@ UCF Orlando main Campus)... There's about 30 teams registered to participate in 4 events.

Friday Afternoon/Evening: Design
Saturday Morning: Sprint Event
Saturday Afternoon: Utility Event
Sunday Morning: Endurance 40K


If anyone is in the area, let me know and I'll post more details, specific locations etc.
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Old 05-10-2007, 10:59 PM   #2
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Is there a site that covers this? Results and etc.?
Yep... Here's the official site... With results etc.

http://www.asme.org/Events/Contests/...ed_Vehicle.cfm
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Old 05-23-2007, 09:28 PM   #3
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Hey Treb, how did your competition go? Do you get some kind of score or grade or what?
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