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This Is The First Comprehensive Book Ever Written About Humanpowered Vehicles (Hpvs). Filled With 180 Impressive Photographs, Detailed Drawings, And Tables, Human Powered Vehicles Explains The History Of Hpvs, Offers Practical Insights Into Their Design, And Considers Future Possibilities Of Humanpowered Travel.Allan V. Abbott And David Gordon Wilson, Hpv Designers And Former Presidents Of The International Human Powered Vehicle Association, Have Assembled A List Of Contributors Representing A Who'S Who Of Leaders In Humanpowered Vehicles. They Review The Development Of Humanpowered Water, Land, And Air Vehicles, Focusing On The Innovations That Have Significantly Improved Performance In Recent Years.Inside This Book, You'Ll Find Applications Of Human Power In History; A Discussion Of All Major Factors That Enhance Or Limit The Performance Of The 'Human Engine'; Design Issues For Rowing Shells, Hydrofoils, Bicycles, Humanpowered Aircraft, And Other Hpvs; Descriptions Of Famous Humanpowered Vehicles, Such As The Gossamer Condor; And An Examination Of The Economic And Environmental Advantages Of Humanpowered Travel.A Fascinating Read For Bicyclists, Inventors, Hobbyists, And Sports Enthusiasts, This Book Is Also An Excellent Human Factors Reference For Sports Medicine And Exercise Science Professionals. Show more