Marc Rosen

I am a recently retired 67-year-old Cancer Research Technician and a NAVY Veteran. I have been an avid bicyclist since the age of 5. I discovered recumbent trikes in August 2017. Due to two lumbar spinal fusions (while in the Navy) and degenerated discs in my cervical spine, pedaling an upright bike was a painful experience, yet a four-hour test ride on a trike proved to be completely pleasurable and relaxing.

My first trike, an ICE Full Fat arrived in October and eventually my “fleet” increased to three as I went to faster, more maneuverable machines. In May 2019 I entered my first group ride and saw my first velomobile, NINE VELOMOBILES to be correct. I was in awe; I must have examined every exterior and interior (with permission) of each machine. When a pack of five velomobiles passed me on the course I knew I had to have one someday. Six months later I had the privilege to sit in a friend’s DFXL and that was the impetus that guided me to order my first velomobile. In March 2021, DFXL #303 arrived and it has allowed me to extend my riding range. I’ve entered five centuries and completed four, and use it for a lot of pedaling on the narrow hilly roads in my neighborhood.

With my fleet of three trikes I have regularly allowed other riders to take test rides while being able to tag along. As a Bülk Ambassador I would be able to – with some scrutiny – let prospective buyers try out my Bülk since it has easier access than my DF.

Once I began pedaling recumbent and velomobiles I feel that my overall health has improved. I’ve lost weight and have slept better. I can’t deny the ego boost I get when I hear comments about my velomobile, especially when I convince them – those riding upright bikes – that I don’t have a motor inside. I’ve also added a 360 degree camera to my velomobile and once I become skilled with editing, I will begin posting ride videos on my Facebook page. And though I won’t change my license tag to “Bülk”, I would proudly affix a Velomobile World sticker to the back of my truck.

After Eggert Bülk and Jens Buckbesch started the Milan project in 2005 (which is still running successfully today), they started a new velomobile project in 2021, the Bülk-MK1. It implements a new space utilization and aerodynamic concept. The findings from various wind tunnel tests were also taken into account. Jens documented every step of the Bülk-MK1 project, then he sent us very detailed info to create a page where you can discover the philosophy of the Bülk-MK1.

A velomobile is a human-powered vehicle related to the bicycle, for everyday use, with a body/shell that provides comfort, weather protection and luggage space. Due to the aerodynamically shaped bodywork, you can achieve a decent speed with little effort (30-50 km/h on flat road). Velomobiles are very suitable as commuter vehicles, for shopping or holidays, also are a good way to clear your mind while taking a tour or a road trip with your friends.

Do you want to discover the velomobile models? You are in the right place. Here you will find all the details about each model, reviews, how to order, velomobile price and all kind of useful information.