Sandra Warkentin – Rhineland, Germany

I live in the beautiful Rhineland near the Siebengebirge. To the right and left there are mountains and in the valley lies the Rhine with its Rhine cycle path, which is a paradise for cycling enthusiasts. So for me too.

I’ve been riding a recumbent tricycle for more than 10 years and no longer want to trade it in for a normal bike. But how do you get a velomobile now?

Well, these great companions have always fascinated and excited me. Since moving from the country to the outskirts of the city, where there are very good public transport connections, my own car became more and more abandoned until I finally sold it. But now a weatherproof alternative was needed and that’s when I thought of the velomobile again. It replaced an entire car for me. This not only saves me a lot of CO2, but also valuable time. When driving a velomobile, the time you spend in traffic jams is time to enjoy and relax. You are simply more independent than with a car. Because you can ride a velomobile on roads or cycle paths. You don’t have to worry about looking for a parking space in the city, etc.

It has become an everyday vehicle for me. I use it to commute to work every day, do my weekly shopping or other errands. But longer bike tours or even trips are also possible. It is the versatility and independence that defines a velomobile.

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.

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